Baby furnitureBaby Furniture - The Foundation of Your Baby Nursery
Creating a warm and comfortable environment for your baby begins with your selection of baby furniture. Many mothers-to-be list baby furniture items in their baby gift registry to make it easy for relatives and friends to make the right choice. Small baby furniture items like baby carriers or baby travel beds can be just as important as the baby crib and baby bedding.
Of all the baby furniture you will buy, none are more important to the safety of your child than the baby crib. While a baby nursery theme appeals to your heart, the need to protect your baby comes first. Become familiar with the guidelines for safety in baby furniture and it will make your shopping much easier.
Safety Features to Look for in Baby Furniture
Your baby will spend many hours in their crib and infants are especially vulnerable in their first year. The construction and materials used in your baby furniture for the baby nursery will be in direct contact with your baby. Babies learn about the world around them by using their senses, in particular, their sense of taste which makes it important for the baby crib you select to have teething protection on all four sides. Babies have delicate skin, so all the surfaces they touch should be coated in non-toxic lacquer finishes without the use of lead paints.
The changing table is the second most used piece of baby furniture and caution is needed when you make your purchase. The best baby furniture design for changing tables are those with a restraint and raised sides with ends at least 9 inches high and secure locks for the collapsible frame. Most importantly, NEVER leave your baby unattended-not even for a second.
Decorating your baby nursery is different from decorating your living room. All the baby furniture you use in the baby nursery should be free of anything that could pose physical danger to your baby, such as cutout designs which have been a major cause of infant strangulation or small objects that could be swallowed or become lodged in your baby’s throat. As your baby begins to become more active, avoid using baby walkers; babies that can move around on their own, can be a danger to themselves.
Look for Flexibility in Baby FurnitureWith many mothers working from home, it is a good idea that all of your baby furniture be made with mobility in mind. You will be able to move your baby crib around the nursery or to another room easier if it is made with double two inch barrel casters. Using a baby monitor will help you to be aware of when your baby needs attention. If you use the wireless video baby monitor, it gives you the advantage of being able to see and hear everything that is happening in the baby nursery.
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