Stocking Your Nursery: Infant Furniture to Infant Hangers
Filling the nursery with your baby furniture and all of the accessories can be an exciting task. Choosing a style that fits within your budget is the first step. Many new mothers find it best to register for many of the more expensive items, but you may want to go ahead and decorate long before your baby shower. Here are some types of furniture that you may be purchasing for your nursery. Learn what to consider about each piece and how to get your nursery baby ready.
The crib is usually the first thing that parents look at. Choosing the crib that you like will help you determine the style that you will use in the nursery. For this item in particular, it may be important to buy new. Safety standards change over time and you do not want to put your baby in a crib that could be hazardous.
Here are some basic tips for crib safety:
-Make sure that the mattress is tight fitting. You should have to squeeze the mattress in so that there is no space between the mattress and the crib.
-Crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Older cribs may not meet this standard and a baby’s head could get trapped between the bars.
-Older cribs or cribs that have been painted could have lead paint. Expect that your baby will probably chew on the bars or rails of the crib and you should make sure that no lead paint or paint that could chip has been used.
-Corner posts can pose a hanging hazard. There should be no corner posts that could snag a baby’s clothing. If the crib you choose is a four-poster or canopy, make sure that the posts are at least three feet higher than the crib rail. Do not use a canopy that has curtains or drapery hanging down the posts as a baby can become trapped, entangled or suffocated in the extra material.
Once you have a safe crib, you can add other furniture to the room. Armoires are popular for holding extra bedding and hanging clothing. Dressers and changing tables are also common additions. Make sure that you anchor these items to studs inside the walls so that you do not have to worry about them tipping over. Rocking chairs should also be free of pinch points and lead paint. Changing tables should have straps to secure the baby when they are in a high position.
Stock the closet with shelves up high for items that need to be kept out of baby’s reach. Medicines, thermometers, bottle warmers, radios and clocks with cords need to be kept out of reach. You can easily install a lock on a closet to keep baby out. Finish off the room with hooks for hanging diaper bags, decorations and infant hangers. Your nursery will be beautiful, safe and usable in no time.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of infant hangers. The right baby hangers really make the difference in kid's retail or home organization. For more information, please visit www.onlykidshangers.com.
The crib is usually the first thing that parents look at. Choosing the crib that you like will help you determine the style that you will use in the nursery. For this item in particular, it may be important to buy new. Safety standards change over time and you do not want to put your baby in a crib that could be hazardous.
Here are some basic tips for crib safety:
-Make sure that the mattress is tight fitting. You should have to squeeze the mattress in so that there is no space between the mattress and the crib.
-Crib slats should not be more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Older cribs may not meet this standard and a baby’s head could get trapped between the bars.
-Older cribs or cribs that have been painted could have lead paint. Expect that your baby will probably chew on the bars or rails of the crib and you should make sure that no lead paint or paint that could chip has been used.
-Corner posts can pose a hanging hazard. There should be no corner posts that could snag a baby’s clothing. If the crib you choose is a four-poster or canopy, make sure that the posts are at least three feet higher than the crib rail. Do not use a canopy that has curtains or drapery hanging down the posts as a baby can become trapped, entangled or suffocated in the extra material.
Once you have a safe crib, you can add other furniture to the room. Armoires are popular for holding extra bedding and hanging clothing. Dressers and changing tables are also common additions. Make sure that you anchor these items to studs inside the walls so that you do not have to worry about them tipping over. Rocking chairs should also be free of pinch points and lead paint. Changing tables should have straps to secure the baby when they are in a high position.
Stock the closet with shelves up high for items that need to be kept out of baby’s reach. Medicines, thermometers, bottle warmers, radios and clocks with cords need to be kept out of reach. You can easily install a lock on a closet to keep baby out. Finish off the room with hooks for hanging diaper bags, decorations and infant hangers. Your nursery will be beautiful, safe and usable in no time.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of infant hangers. The right baby hangers really make the difference in kid's retail or home organization. For more information, please visit www.onlykidshangers.com.
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