50 ideas for designing a baby room for a newborn
The birth of a child in a family is always a holiday! This is a truly significant event. And it’s a bunch of new worries not previously known: child care, treatment, clothes, toys - all this makes the life of parents truly “interesting”. There is another important issue that needs to be approached wisely. This arrangement of the children's room: what colors and shades will be more favorable for the child? What is needed first of all, and what can be discarded? What materials will the furniture and decoration material be made from?
Of course, parents always try to do their best for the child, this also applies to the arrangement of the room. But sometimes they are too keen on trifles and do not pay attention to the main things, and this can be harmful.
Key points in arranging a nursery
- If possible, a child’s room should be located near the parent. Thus, you can always hear your “peppy” baby at night.
- Do not get too many toys and decorations. It is better to buy little by little and gradually, because this way the baby will be able to switch to a new, more interesting thing every time.
- Make sure that near the nursery there is no extraneous noise from the TV, loud music, noise from the window, exuberant neighbors, etc. After all, it’s no secret that babies have a sensitive dream.
- No need to worry that the child is always missing something in the room and supplement it with more and more new elements. Children get used to the room, and in a familiar environment they feel more comfortable.
It is known that a child absorbs information like a sponge during the first 4 years of his life. Create such a bright and attractive world in his room, filling him with bright characters from fairy tales, animals and birds, which will contribute to the development and aesthetic growth of a new family member.
Particular attention must be paid to access to the window, because in a year the baby will discover the world on his own and try to take, open, close, touch and taste everything. If you live in a multi-storey building, then you should make sure that the child cannot open or close the window on his own. Also, the room should always have fresh air, but without drafts.
A growing child changes preferences approximately every year. Therefore, you do not need to expect that the current situation in the room will last from his birth to going to school.
The room should have a minimum of outlets, and the furniture should be with a minimum of sharp corners. Outlets can be placed higher from the floor so that the baby could not reach them.
Furniture in the nursery
The most important thing in the room of a newborn baby is the crib. Toddlers sleep two-thirds of all time. The bed should be of high quality. This means: no dampers and curtains (there must be maximum access to fresh air), no upholstery with fabric on the walls of the crib (this blocks the view of the baby, he does not see anything except the ceiling). The bed should be in a quiet place with a minimum amount of light, but not in complete darkness.
There should not be a lot of furniture, only the most necessary for the healthy growth and development of the child: playpen, lockers for toys, etc.
As for the changing table, it is better to place it near the lockers, which store all the baby care accessories. And in general, there should be furniture for parents (in particular, for mom), because a caring parent spends a lot of time with a baby in his room.
Furniture, like everything else in the room, should be made of natural materials that do not provoke allergies.
Walls in the nursery
Optimum color gamut for the walls in the nursery - these are bright small drawings and blotches against a neutral light background. The child does not immediately begin to perceive colors, but already from an early age he wants to touch everything. It will be great if the walls are slightly embossed (texture wallpaper or “soft bark beetle” will do).
A little later, the children will begin to draw, draw on everything that comes to hand. Washable wallpaper or other cover that is easy to care for will be very helpful.
With the help of various colors and shades, it is recommended to divide the room into sectors: the play area should be brighter, the place where the crib is located should be decorated in warm light colors.
Floor and ceiling in the nursery
A child, especially an infant, who still cannot walk, spends a lot of time on the floor. Therefore, you should treat coating choice with maximum seriousness.
It is best if there are several coverage options in the nursery. So, for the place where the baby plays, it is better to choose a good carpetnot causing allergic reactions.
Many experts recommend cork coating. It favorably affects the feet of the child when walking, soft to the touch, does not cause allergies and retains heat well.
Strongly not recommended linoleum for children: slippery material, poorly retains heat, can become a provocateur of allergic reactions, easily ignited.
The ceiling in the children's room is a great place to place developing decorations. Quite popular are stars glowing in the dark and hanging decorations. They can be placed above the bed so that the child does not look at the bare ceiling.
Lighting Recommendations
The children's room should absorb the maximum natural light from the street. That is, the tulle should be light and transparent, and the curtains made of thin soft fabrics of a translucent type. In the evening, it is recommended to maintain diffuse lighting, which will be enough for games. Strongly bright or dim light will not work, you need a "golden mean".
During a child’s sleep, it is advisable to leave a small nightlight on so that there is no absolute darkness. Often young children become victims of fears and unpleasant night dreams due to the lack of light when they wake up at night.
Conclusion
Child psychologists argue that for the rapid development of a child, the situation in the room is almost the most important thing. Parents make the room as safe as possible. And in combination, these two concepts give the perfect room for me baby.
It will be right to approach the issue of designing a nursery before the birth of a child. The more time left, the better and more reasonable the final result.