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Step 1
Keep it simple. Years ago, when Prince William was a toddler, the tabloids poked fun that the late Princess Diana had to have his room repainted because the busy jungle scenes frightened him. Whether it is true or not, babies love to feel soothed and secure. Too much action can have just the opposite effect.
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Step 2
Make old new again. Pull out those old baby outfits your mother saved. These can be hung in shadow boxes on the walls, adding a sense of sentimentality to the nursery room. Mix your favorite old stuffed animals with the new and hang them in a net at the corner of the room. You can even create a mobile from booties that were crocheted for you. Pieces of nostalgia can make those new memories extra special.
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Step 3
Keep the crib away from the blinds or tie the cord beyond reach. Don't let cords dangle within reach of an infant who can become dangerously entangled. Resist the temptation to decorate the crib with stuffed animals, even those with womb-like heart beats. While pretty to look at, a baby can easily suffocate if unable to turn away from these plush creatures. The same goes for excessive use of ribbons around the crib.
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Step 4
Encourage brain development with contrasting colors. You needn't paint your nursery room walls in black, white and red--the colors known to stimulate brain activity in infants. A simple, well-placed item can add a professional touch to the nursery while helping your baby at the same time. Contrasting colors can be used on the crib slats, mobile or even on a mural painted on the ceiling. It adds a great touch and helps your baby as well.
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Step 5
Comfortable rockers, as opposed to that great antique one that is stiff and hard on your back, will make it easier to curl up with the baby during those night time feedings. Familiar pictures of family, favorite gifts with which to surround yourself, can all make the room a place you and baby love to spend time.
Comments
charl1e said
on 11/11/2009 I appreciate that you finally accept a difference of opinion gracefully, however, I would appreciate it if you could retract your inaccuracy of the following statement: "Years ago, when Prince William was a toddler, the tabloids poked fun that the late Princess Diana had to have his room repainted because the busy jungle scenes frightened him". Thank you.
ReneeMiller said
on 11/8/2009 I always appreciate comments, even when I don't necessarily agree with them. Thank you.
charl1e said
on 11/8/2009 To answer your question - when one feels passionate about a certain topic, it is somewhat hard to reduce it to a few words. I find it hard to take criticism from someone who responds with a passage of typos. As for finding such articles - it is not my job to tell you so. If you are going to preach of certain facts then do your own research properly instead of asking me. My information is based on firsthand knowledge and that is all I need to say. If jungle scenes are as frightening as you say then I suspect you don't show your children any Disney films. Also, your reference to Einstein perplexes me - nowhere did I say artistic scenes in a nursery makes you a genius.
ReneeMiller said
on 11/8/2009 Charlie, I am surprised by your rant. As a mother of four, one whom was born almost 3 months premature, I thnik it is you who should check your facts. The pediatric neurologist insisted that we use black, white and red contrasting pictures to stimulate our little girl's brain development. Jungle scenes can indeed be frightening to a child. (I don't think Einstein had the luxury of all that busy work in his nursery.) As a "journalist" I would think you would have been able to say what you needed to say more succinctly instead of the lengthy vent.Where might we find your articles?
charl1e said
on 10/27/2009 ...them, they will be bored, however, a colourful toy will keep them active and excited for hours. Decorating a nursery or bedroom should be applied in the same way.