| Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, setting up | | | | stockpiled diapers? Do you have a changing table or |
| the baby nursery is a big job. There are so many | | | | changing space with diaper ointments, baby wipes and |
| different important facts to consider. You want the | | | | other important items in reach? Is there a place to |
| nursery to look great and be inviting to your new baby | | | | store baby's clothing? |
| but you also need it to be convenient and safe, of | | | | 5. Add the extras: Now that you have the most |
| course. | | | | important things out of the way, it's time to add those |
| Your nursery décor, no matter how simple or | | | | extra fun items that make your baby nursery special. |
| elaborate, should contain all of these things. When it | | | | Do you have a framed sonogram photo or a knitted |
| comes to choosing items for your nursery | | | | blanket from a family member made especially for the |
| décor, however, you might see there are a | | | | new baby? Maybe you have baby blocks spelling out |
| great number of things to choose from. How can a | | | | your little one's name on the dresser. All of these little |
| parent shorten the list and break it down into the things | | | | extras make the nursery even more perfect for you |
| you really want and need? | | | | and your baby. |
| Even if you're not a first time parent it can be | | | | The goal of every baby nursery should be to prepare |
| challenging with all the new toys and gadgets that | | | | a special place for you and your baby. This is your |
| come out for babies. With so many nursery | | | | baby's first home and should be a comfortable place |
| décor options, every parent needs to have a | | | | for him or her. It's also a room you will be spending a |
| plan when they go into it. Here are some tips to get | | | | lot of time in so there should be comfortable seating |
| you started: | | | | for you as well as easy access to all the things you |
| 1. Plan the crib first: Look at it like any other bedroom | | | | need for your baby. |
| and the bed is the focal point of the room. The crib is | | | | When planning your baby nursery décor, think |
| also the most important thing you can get for your | | | | for a bit about your childhood and the things that were |
| baby's nursery. Everything else is just "extra" but the | | | | special to you. What was memorable for you when |
| crib is where your baby will sleep. | | | | you were growing up? Was there anything special |
| 2. Add other key furniture pieces. Just as the baby crib | | | | that your family did that you can remember? |
| is the first and most important piece, other pieces | | | | When you combine these things with your own likes |
| should match the décor and theme of your crib | | | | and preferences as well as the things that you really |
| (whenever possible). You might get a changing table, a | | | | need for your baby, you can have the perfect baby |
| baby dresser, a rocking chair for mom and baby to | | | | nursery décor. This is something that is not only |
| enjoy together and other furniture items. | | | | great for your baby but will also be special to you and |
| 3. Next think about your color: The colors you choose | | | | to other family members who spend time with your |
| will be important to you and your baby. Certain colors | | | | baby and help care for the baby. |
| can make you feel better and put you in a happy | | | | Setting up a nursery is creating an area for nurturing |
| mood. When your baby is old enough to start seeing | | | | and growth. When you add special touches to your |
| colors, it will also be good for your baby. Bright, happy | | | | nursery, it creates a special place for your baby to live |
| colors or light pastel colors are popular choices for | | | | and grow. This will help you raise a happy and secure |
| baby nurseries. | | | | child in a loving environment. |
| 4. Get the essentials: Now you want to think about | | | | Get started on your nursery décor today with |
| what is the most important to have in your nursery. Do | | | | these ideas! |
| you have a place to keep your diapers and plenty of | | | | |