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When designing your newborn baby’s nursery, function is just as important as aesthetics. There are a few utilitarian features that should be included in every nursery – crib, changing table, dresser, etc. – but their design and positioning are up to you. Consider tying the nursery together with a running theme.
This motif could manifest itself subtly in the form of color accents, or you might prefer to make the effect more noticeable. Don’t forget that something as simple as a baby dresser can be incorporated into your grand design scheme. If you’re going for a rugged-looking little boy’s room, a polished wooden dresser packs that manly mystique.
If you’re a parent, you know that changing a diaper outside of the home can be a tricky endeavor. That’s because not many places are outfitted with the proper facilities needed for you to quickly and easily change the diaper. There has been a concerted effort, however, by many restaurants and institutions to add these helpful facilities. To that end, it’s growing increasingly common to see changing tables in these restrooms and areas.
A changing table can be understood as a sturdy, raised platform where you can place your baby during a diaper change. By offering a wide, flat surface raised to around waist level, the parent is offered a convenient and easy way to change diapers. In many bathrooms, these tables act like a Murphy bed, which folds up and latches into the wall. In this way, the changing table doesn’t take up any addition space unless it’s in use.
One of the best gifts that a new mom can receive is baby gifts from relatives that have passed on. These antique gifts are often family heirlooms, and there is simply something special about caring for your baby with these time-honored and time-tested gifts. Whether you’re receiving an antique crib or any other antique baby furniture, just make sure that the product is still up to snub with today’s safety standards.
Antique products can be beautiful, and they can be meaningful, but just make sure you use them only after a thorough inspection. Make sure there aren’t any jutting screws or boards that have come loose after years of use. Also make sure the paint is not lead-based. Using products that have been tested to be safe has not been a practice for that long. Even if the crib is just a couple decades old, you just have to be aware that it might pose some safety risks. If you find anything lacking with the crib, consider having it as an accent to your nursery décor but not a functional bed.