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One of the most pleasant tasks expectant parents face is planning and furnishing a nursery. There are so many options available in both furniture and decorating accessories that it is sometime difficult to make decisions. However, if you take the time to consider the possibilities before you make your first purchase, you will be more likely to be pleased with the results.

You may have some decorations saved from your own nursery or that you used for an older child. If so, inspect them prior to shopping. Put in writing what you have and what its design or color is. As an example, you might want to note that you have a balloon bouquet wall hanging in red, blue, and yellow. Compare your list of items desired to what you have and eliminate duplicates.

It can be helpful to decide on a theme for the nursery, and there are a great many from which to choose. Many designers make every item from a bedding collection to a toy box with the same pattern. You can select from themes that include pirates, animals, butterflies, and fairies. However, you do not have to make every item in the nursery from the same collection. You can mix in some solid colors as well to add more interest to the room.

The crib is typically the focal point of the nursery. When you are evaluating baby cribs, you might wish to consider those that can be changed into youth beds. This can sometimes make the crib more economical, since baby will soon be too old for it and need another bed anyway. Pay special attention to the mattress, making sure it does not leave gaps that could be hazardous to baby. If you have inherited an older crib, be sure it meets or exceeds safety recommendations, like the spacing between the bars.

Do not place any fabrics in a nursery that are not fire retardant. This is often questionable with vintage items. As a general rule, if there is a doubt, leave it out. This applies to sleepwear for baby as well.

Layered window treatments are usually a good idea in a nursery. Baby will need to nap in the middle of the day, so it can be helpful to reduce the light in the room. While blackout curtains are not needed, a blind or shade that you easily adjust can be very handy. You can let in the light when it is time to play or bathe and dim it for sleep. Make sure any attached cords are placed well beyond grasp of your baby or toddler.

Select a solid changing table that is not prone to rocking. It needs to have attached safety straps that you should use to lessen the risk of falls. However, the straps alone cannot totally eliminate all falls if baby is left unattended. Many babies first turn over in secret, so never assume your child is not yet at that stage. Since you want to keep changing supplies handy, you might want to hang the diaper stacker on a nearby wall.

Before you know it, your new arrival will be ready for a loft bed, a homework desk, and a video game system. Since time flies so quickly, make room in the nursery for visitors to rock baby to sleep or just sit and watch him or her sleep. You will be happy that you did.

When all is said and done, there is really just one thing that is necessary for the nursery. A safe environment for your baby is the only aspect of the room that is absolutely critical. Everything else is optional, so you should feel free to create a nursery the way you want.

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