| A baby's on the way! And like the well prepared | | | | up their rooms with cute toys and games. Your |
| parents you are, choosing equipment for your child's | | | | baby, however will not have much use for these |
| room and decorating it will occupy you for days on | | | | toys as of yet, so it would be better to go slow |
| end. It is imperative though, that throughout this | | | | when adding toys and stuff to your baby's room. For |
| exciting activity, you plan well ahead of time and | | | | starters a mobile and a rattle would do fine for |
| consider what should make its place in your child's | | | | babies starting to crawl. Also make sure that these |
| room. | | | | toys are safe, and non-toxic, since babies will |
| If we all had money to burn we could buy everything | | | | generally want to put anything that fits (and even |
| in sight for our little one. But even then, more is not | | | | those that don't) into their mouths. So you will want |
| necessarily better. So choosing your equipment wisely | | | | your toys to be non-toxic and non-choking. It is |
| will be best for both your budget and for your child. | | | | generally better to skip toys until they are a little |
| Here are a few tips to help you choose the right | | | | older. |
| furnishings for a baby room. | | | | 3) Décor |
| 1) Crib | | | | Babies are mesmerized by bright attractive colors. |
| The crib is probably the most important part of a | | | | These colors do well to stimulate your baby's |
| baby's room. This is where your child will spend much | | | | eyesight and curiosity. Try to choose colors that are |
| of his or her time unattended. It therefore has to be | | | | not too striking, though, as they may be too much |
| safe, sturdy, and convenient. Make sure the crib bars | | | | contrast for your young one's eyes. You could |
| are sturdy and do not present a hazard to your child. | | | | choose kiddie wall papers, and floorings to do the |
| Crib bars are usually built 2 and 3/8 inches apart. This | | | | trick. Try to make the colors soothing however, and |
| prevents your child from sticking his or her head and | | | | not too exciting. You will want your children to |
| body into the gaps and getting stuck. Good cribs do | | | | experience a calming environment when resting. |
| not have to be expensive. They only have to be | | | | 4) Mattresses and Pillows Choose mattresses that |
| functional, sturdy and safe. Check for breaks or large | | | | are comfortable, soft, but firm. Avoid fluffy and lacy |
| gaps. Also make sure that the mattress you install | | | | mattresses as they can cause strangulation and |
| here is a little bit smaller than the crib space itself. | | | | choking. The mattress should be firm enough to |
| Also check with the store if the crib is waterproof. | | | | support the child's body yet soft enough for comfort. |
| Also avoid cribs that have sharp edges as infants | | | | If the mattress is too soft, it could promote bad |
| usually are prone to hitting parts of their body against | | | | sleeping positions and will produce much discomfort. |
| cribs. If your crib has padding, then that would | | | | Parents are typically excited to fill up the room with |
| greatly reduce the chance for injuries. | | | | stuff for their kids. However, it would be good to |
| 2) Toys | | | | remember that the basics are the most important, |
| You will have to choose toys carefully, especially | | | | and most of the products being hawked for your |
| when you consider the fact that some toys can do | | | | children are probably stuff they will not need yet. So |
| more harm than good. Some toys will pose a choking | | | | go slow, and add other décor and equipment as |
| hazard to your infant. Some overexcited parents fill | | | | the need arises. |