BABY FURNITURE AND NURSERY LAYOUT
Angie Layne
Essential baby furniture includes a place for the baby to sleep, a diaper changing station, a nursing chair, storage, and a crib mobile. You might also want to have a nightstand near the nursing chair and a small table and chair set for a few years down the line. Baby furniture is available in a wide range of prices.
The baby crib does not need to cost a fortune. The most important thing is that it pass current safety regulations and be comfortable and functional. Unless you plan to have more children and use the crib for more than just a few years, you might opt for a less expensive one. All new baby cribs must pass minimum government safety standards, so paying less does not mean you are getting a crib that is less safe. Invest in several sets of bedding, as you will have to wash them more often than regular bedding and will need backup sets at these times. If space allows, arranging the crib so it is approachable from both sides may make things more convenient for you.
The crib mobile and changing table mobile, if you decide to get one, will provide visual stimulus in active times and soothing during times of rest. Choose a mobile with brightly-colored or black and white objects suspended horizontally so the baby can see them. Music is optional, but most babies love it and it keeps them entertained.
One of the most important pieces of baby furniture beyond the crib is the nursing chair. Most parents prefer a baby rocker or rocker-glider with cushioned armrests. Feeding, playing, rocking to sleep, and a lot of bonding will take place here, so you want it to be a very cozy place for you and your baby. Since this chair can be used for many years and moved to another room once the baby has grown past the nursing and rocking stage, you might want to invest more in it. It can be relocated to the living room or your bedroom a few years after the baby is born and can stay with the family for many years to come.
Keep in mind that the diaper changing station will only be used for a few years, so you might prefer to use a dresser-top changing table rather than a dedicated one. Having a diaper bin nearby is very handy, and you will also want to have diapers, wipes, and clean clothes within reach. If you can situate the changing station near the bathroom, all the better.
However you decide to arrange the baby nursery, try to leave as much open space as possible for crawling and playing. For safety and function, keep the room clean and free of clutter.
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