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I am 8 months pregnant and I still have not set up the nursery. Actually I still have not bought the crib or dresser..Our Church Baby shower is one month before our due date and I am wondering, Is that too late? I am waiting till after the shower to see what I still need to get for baby.
I am doing a project for a Child Development course in which I am modeling a room.
So far I have a crib, a changing table with dresser drawer, a rocking chair, and blinds.
Am I missing anything?
Thanks!
Congrats! Your expecting and you are ready to decorate your baby’s nursery! Many mothers already have the nursery planned out before their baby is born, but some mothers wait until they have a baby shower to receive all of the necessities.
First and most important, is to decide where you want your precious bundle to sleep. Some parents start out with a bassinet and then later move onto a crib or some prefer to co-sleep, but that is the most important decision so you can decide if you should purchase a crib now or in a couple of months when your baby is older. The second important item is a changing table. Changing tables vary in style and design. Is your baby’s nursery small? Perhaps a changing table complete with drawers and cabinets would more suit your needs to hide away extra diapers, wipes and blankets. The third essential item is a dresser, you will need a place to store all of your baby’s clothing.
Decide on a color scheme. Step back and look at the room, would a light pink do if you are having a baby girl, or maybe blue if you are having a boy? Some parents match the nursery décor to the wall color and curtains. This is the fun part of decorating and is all up to your imagination! A small lamp is also essential, especially for nighttime feedings and do not forget the baby monitors! You will need one for the baby’s nursery and one for your room. Decide where the monitor will go, most parents put the monitor on their baby’s dresser.
Lastly, and most important is making sure that the furniture you purchase is safe, stay away from chemically treated wood.
Julie ann Tomaro is a work at home mom. She and her husband, Tony own a fun new site for Babies and Moms, www.MyCutiePieBaby.com featuring lots of baby & parenting information, baby photo contest and baby boards!
just trying to get ideas..
~ what were some “MUST HAVES” and what were some “DID NOT REALLY NEED’S”
So you’re expecting a new little bundle of joy. Congratulations! You’ve cleared out the small bedroom near yours and you’re ready to set up your baby’s room. Here are some suggestions that will keep baby safe and comfortable and not cost a fortune.
Safety is the number one factor in a baby’s room. Check out the safety guidelines before buying or borrowing a crib (see Baby Crib Safety Checklist). Use your money to buy things that will last at least a few years, such as a crib that converts to a toddler bed and a small dresser. You may choose to use a cradle in the early months and keep it by your bed, but eventually you will need a crib.
Other baby furniture includes a changing table and a high chair. And don’t forget a comfortable rocking chair (with arms) for late-night feedings or to rock-a-bye baby a fussy infant to sleep.
In setting up the room, make sure everything you’ll need will be close at hand, so you never have to leave baby alone — even for just a moment! — on the changing table.
One of the biggest expenses in fixing up a nursery is the labor, so the best way to save money is to do it yourself! Refinish and paint (lead-free!) furniture, sew curtains (you can use cute baby print sheets), and get grandma to knit baby blankets. Paint the walls in light shades (with washable paint) in a color that will “grow” with the child. If you love wallpaper but can’t imagine doing a whole room yourself, trying decorating with a wallpaper border on painted walls or stencil a design around the windows, ceiling and doors. The room can look “done” by a decorator if you coordinate wallpaper and fabrics for a wall hanging, quilt, and window coverings.
If friends will be throwing you a baby shower, register for some things to decorate the room, such as bedding, crib accessories (bumper pads, mobiles), and bright colored toys or stuffed animals.
Use baskets, drawers, and shelves to store toys, clothing, and other infant essentials. Expand storage space by putting shelves or a small dresser in the closet.
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http://www.homeandliving.com/DesignAdvice.aspx?Category=BabyRoomBudget
PARVATI MARKUS is a writer/editor with a Masters in Creative Writing from Antioch. She works with The Kabbalah Centre and freelances on non-fiction books and articles. As a recent arrival in L.A. Parvati is completing her “residency requirement” by writing a screenplay.
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