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If you will be bringing home a new baby soon, chances are you are thinking about how you will decorate the nursery. Here are some inexpensive and easy ideas to get you started.
--Remember, if you decide to invest in expensive crib bedding, your child will likely be out of the crib in 2 years and you will have to buy new bedding for their "grown up" bed.
--Above all, choose fabrics and patterns that can be easily cleaned. You will be doing a lot of laundry, and you want crib linens that are easy to clean.
--Consider buying a "crib bib". These are pieces of fabric that stretch across the head of the crib where you place your baby's head. If baby spits up, all you have to do is change the "bib" instead of the entire sheet.
--Invest in a sturdy changing table with a strap. Once baby is moving around, you'll be glad you did.
--Place a mobil or colored pictures above the changing pad to keep baby busy while changing.
--If you decide on a border, place it high enough so that baby won't be able to pull it off once he/she is standing in the crib.
--Place a thick rug under the changing table in the unlikely event baby takes a tumble off.
--If you choose a "theme" for the room, remember you are going to have to live with it for awhile. Try and avoid things that will become outdated or babyish too soon.
--Make the room soothing for baby and he/she is likely to sleep better. Too much stimulation will do just that...stimulate.
--Consider a dimmer on the light switch for late night changes.
--Consider blackout or room darkening shades, which will also help baby to sleep when the sun is out.
--A high, long shelf is great for displaying baby's special gifts and stuffed animals, where they are out of reach of baby.
--A bookshelf painted in bright colors is great for housing books and small toys.
--It is never too early to think about childproofing...make this a priority in all your decorating/furniture choices.
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