How to Choose Safe Furniture for Your Baby
How to Choose Safe Furniture for Your Baby Nursery
When expectant parents start planning their home to welcome their new
baby, finding the perfect baby furniture tops the list, when preparing
the nursery. In most cases, parents start by selecting the baby crib,
for this is where their child will begin to learn about their world.
How Baby Nursery Furniture Has Changed
In the past, a cradle was the first piece of baby furniture, usually
handmade by the father or grandfather of the child. As the baby grew,
other beds were made according to the size of the child. Today, a
handmade piece of baby furniture is usually a unique baby gift.
You will find baby cribs made from a variety of materials, in different
shapes and styles. When you begin looking at baby cribs, make sure that
the slats are set close together to prevent your child's arms or legs
being caught in them. Look for a crib that has a heavy gauge steel frame
with bolted rails to securely hold the baby crib mattress and box
support. Baby cribs that offer four way, double safety locks are the
best, because they prevent the side of the crib from dropping
unexpectedly, which can cause injury to your child. You will see many
cribs, changing and activity tables constructed with decorative posts,
cutout designs or projections that may look pretty, but are not safe for
your child.
Decorating the Baby Nursery
Once the baby crib is selected, the other essential piece of baby
nursery furniture is the changing table. And remember, it is just as
important for you to be comfortable in the baby nursery. You will be
spending many hours there with your baby, so a comfortable chair and a
good reading lamp are required. Whether you prefer an overstuffed Foster
chair or a comfortable wooden rocking chair, choose this piece of baby
furniture just as carefully.
The colors, patterns and shapes in the baby nursery touch every aspect
of your baby's development, from baby bedding to baby furniture. You
have your choice of feminine, masculine or neutral color palettes to
create a beautiful baby nursery. As you make your selections of baby
nursery furniture, it is important that all the materials used in the
baby furniture be certified non-toxic and manufactured according to
established safety standards.
Building Peace of Mind into Baby Nursery Design
One of the most useful and unique baby gifts available today is the baby
nursery monitor. Even when you have the safest baby crib, you cannot be
with your baby every single minute. The baby monitor lets you hear when
your baby needs your immediate attention.
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Joyce Skrovonek is a regular contributor to http://www.everyroominthehouse.com
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