| Baby's bedroom furniture can be a real challenge for | | | | Another shopping fundamental rule is to check for |
| parents. They want the best, but the best can become | | | | safety indicators. The good baby furniture |
| a matter of opinion and price. There are ways around | | | | manufacturers quite rightly make a point of advertising |
| these problems, and you can start with a few basic | | | | safety features. These higher quality products are also |
| concepts. You can avoid stress on the budget and | | | | fully tested products with properly designed |
| organize a great combination of baby furniture, with a | | | | components. If you're on a budget, just a few extra |
| bit of planning. | | | | dollars can be well worth spending for this level of |
| Baby bedroom basics- Furniture needs vs. furniture | | | | safety. |
| wants | | | | Fun is a happy baby- choices for toddlers |
| Baby bedroom basics are pretty straightforward. A | | | | With increased mobility, baby's exploration of the world |
| combination of table, an absolutely reliable high chair, a | | | | will start in the bedroom. The toddler range of baby |
| good quality cot or cot/bed and some simple additions | | | | furniture, which doubles as learning toys, is particularly |
| with fun things like sturdy Teddy Bear bean bag play | | | | good for both mobility training and learning purposes. |
| toys are really all you need. | | | | Much more importantly, it's also the sorts of toys that |
| Good toy storage is another very positive addition. A | | | | babies can really enjoy safely. |
| basic child safe footlocker or other simple, safe and | | | | The new mobility is naturally another baby safety |
| easy to handle storage box can be invaluable when | | | | issue, and the main emphasis is on good quality, |
| the toys start to create obstacle courses and tripping | | | | no-fuss, and above all no breakable pieces or |
| hazards. | | | | swallowing hazards. Good choices for toddlers are |
| Safety issues | | | | extremely stable, heavy duty things that allow good |
| There's one basic rule in baby bedroom furniture: The | | | | balance when moving, and can't be tipped over or |
| good quality, solidly made furniture is the absolutely | | | | create other risks. |
| safe, trustworthy furniture you need. Traditional designs | | | | When you know you've got it right |
| in wood are always reliable, and very durable. If you're | | | | A great baby bedroom can form a slightly chaotic but |
| a young family on the move, you'll appreciate the good | | | | happy picture of toys, cloth nappies, bright colored |
| quality products. | | | | furniture, and a whole range of fun-based baby things. |
| These must be avoided: | | | | In the middle of all of this is the star of the show, |
| Thin edges | | | | happily playing in a safe, secure world of things that |
| Sharp, accessible corners | | | | they love. |
| Any projecting features on any form of furniture | | | | From the parental point of view, the picture is similar, |
| Poor stitching on covers | | | | but has some additional reasons to smile. Baby's |
| Rough, unfinished timbers | | | | happy, the budget's intact, and the baby furniture won't |
| Brittle plastics | | | | need replacing for quite a while. Everybody can have |
| Low quality tube steel | | | | a good time. |