Create Your Dream Baby Nursery
By: Jennifer Franklin

Creating your dream nursery is a cinch when you focus on baby nursery themes. Many moms to be already have their dream nursery in mind, but are unsure of how to get started. Following the previous post about nursery decoration, today we will give a few suggestions to get you started:

The best way to get an idea for your nursery theme is by selecting the baby bedding that best reflects your unique style. Choose a main print that will set the tone for the whole room. Be sure to think long term and select a baby nursery theme that will accommodate your child as he/she grows.

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Next, decide on accessories and wall treatments that complement the bedding colors, print and fabrics. These decorative elements help to tie the nursery theme together. Decide on a focal point for the baby nursery. Many choose the bed as the main point of interest. You can use some imagination when deciding on the focal point too. If your child loves princesses, you could choose a headboard that resembles a castle.

Add an area rug to provide accent colors that help tie the nursery theme together. Choose furniture that grows with your child. Don’t forget a rocker or glider for you and baby to sit in. There will be many days and nights spent rocking and singing or reading to your new baby.

Invest in storage space. Organizing all of baby’s necessities is a cinch with a storage system. Be sure to save a place to display your child’s artwork, collections and projects. Shelves are a great way to display your child’s collection and keep it picked up off the floor.

Planning a baby nursery can be an overwhelming task. The above steps break this process down into seven manageable tasks to help you plan your dream nursery.

Creating An Eco-Friendly Baby Nursery – 5 Tips
Thanx to: Sheila Baskerville

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With the recent focus on organic living and eco-friendly products, many parents have become interested in creating non-toxic, natural living spaces for their children. Creating an eco-friendly or organic baby nursery is a smart move not only for your baby, but for your family and the environment as well.

It’s natural to want everything in the baby nursery to be new and beautiful for your precious newborn. But new and beautiful doesn’t necessarily mean safe. Traditional furniture, paints and fabrics may have chemicals and toxins that may be unhealthy for your baby.

Luckily, stores and online boutiques are offering more eco-friendly options for furniture. Here are five smart purchases to make when creating your organic baby nursery.

1. A Natural Wood Crib

Consider purchasing a sustainable natural wood crib with a non-toxic finish.

2. An Organic Crib Mattress

To promote your baby’s health and safety, look for organic crib mattresses that are made from certified-organic materials and fabrics.

3. Organic Crib Bedding

To ensure that your baby’s sensitive skin is not exposed to toxins in regular cotton bedding, consider organic baby bedding made from natural, organic fabrics and eco-friendly dyes.

4. Eco-friendly Carpet and Flooring

To avoid bringing sunch kind of allergens into your baby’s room, look for healthier alternatives such as eco-friendly hardwoods, bamboo and cork floorings or rugs made of natural fibers.

5. Eco-friendly Paint

Look for low-voc, zero-voc or milk-based paints made of natural non-toxic elements.

Decorating your baby’s nursery can be a wonderful way to prepare for your baby’s arrival. With careful consideration to these key design elements, your baby’s nursery will be the healthy, nurturing environment that you desire.

While seeking on ideas for your baby’s nursery, may be you want to read other articles about baby shower games in this Infant Learning site.