| Choosing the right nursery furniture isn't just about | | | | people this kind of furniture is lighter and more cost |
| choosing a cot and a couple of pieces of furniture any | | | | effective. But, this kind of furniture may not last as long |
| more. Nowadays there are all kinds of pieces of | | | | as solid wood pieces and can, in some cases, be |
| furniture available and they come in all kinds of finishes. | | | | flimsier. |
| Some follow traditional lines and look exactly like they | | | | Safety issues |
| ought to be in a child's room whereas others look | | | | It's important to make the right choice of types of |
| more like traditional furniture and wouldn't be out of | | | | furniture and finishes for the nursery but it's also |
| place in any room in the house. | | | | extremely important to keep an eye out for safety |
| When making a decision here parents have to | | | | issues. If a piece of furniture has the British Standards |
| consider which pieces of furniture they and their child | | | | Institute's Kite Mark or a CE rating then they will know |
| will need. Some opt for a cot or a cot bed and a | | | | that it has been checked and passed as suitable for |
| changing unit. Some like to have a wardrobe and/or | | | | use in a nursery by a young child. |
| dresser as well. And, some parents will buy a broad | | | | Do spend some time looking at the furniture to check |
| range of furniture including toy boxes/chests, shelves | | | | that it is stable and that is has been made well. Look |
| or bookcases, bedside cabinets, seats or benches and | | | | out for extra design advantages such as rounded |
| nursing chairs. | | | | edges and handles that do not protrude too much. If |
| Once the decision has been made as to which pieces | | | | putting together furniture from a flat-pack then follow |
| to buy, parents will have to take some time to think | | | | the instructions and make sure to put it together |
| about how their nursery furniture will look. | | | | properly. And, if buying painted or stained furniture, |
| Choosing a finish for nursery furniture | | | | make sure that the paint is lead free and that the stain |
| Wooden furniture and man-made furniture with a | | | | is non toxic. |
| wood effect finish are popular options here. | | | | Conclusion |
| Nowadays, laminates are also widely available and | | | | Not all nursery furniture needs to last forever -- this |
| have opened up the nursery furniture sector to a | | | | may play a part in any decision that needs to be made |
| certain extent. Some sets of nursery furniture are | | | | here. Whilst a solid wood dresser may be useful for |
| painted or stained in a range of colours including white, | | | | years to come, a cot won't last more than a couple of |
| pastel and primary colours. | | | | years for each child as they will then need to move |
| Some parents opt to buy solid wood furniture -- | | | | into a bed. Parents should think about designs, furniture |
| woods commonly on offer here include oak, pine, | | | | pieces and budget before coming to a decision here. |
| chestnut, beech and spruce. They buy solid wood | | | | Jill Remus is an independent researcher and author. |
| because they think that it will be sturdier and that it will | | | | Find further information on selecting a nursery furniture |
| last longer. This option, however, doesn't suit | | | | set at Allkids, one of the UK`s most popular childrens` |
| everybody as some find that solid wood furniture is | | | | and parenting resources with over 3.9 million visitors in |
| too heavy and too costly. | | | | 2006, together with a wealth of information, resources, |
| Other parents opt for laminates or man-made | | | | kids safe websites & shopping. |
| materials with wood effects/veneers on top. For many | | | | |