How to Create a Decorated Baby Nursery
Creating a nursery for your baby has psychological benefits, because it helps you settle in to life with your new family member. Decorate the nursery based on your personal style, keeping organization and functionality in mind. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hang framed photographs of your family members. You also can can display your wedding photos or pregnancy photos. Leave a large space on the wall for a main photograph, which can be filled for now with a decorative baby art print but later can be filled with a professional photograph of your newborn.
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Secure shelving on the wall for decorative and practical baby care items. Some ideas include fabric-lined wicker baskets filled with cloth diapers and baby changing supplies, such as powder and cream. You also can use a sterling silver baby bank, rattle or cup for a decorative shelf display.
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Make a nameplate that can be hung on the wall like art. Martha Stewart.com suggests using paint, stencils, craft paper and vintage wood blocks to make "pages" with one letter of the baby's name. Slip the pages into plastic frames and hang them on the wall.
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Nestle a rocking chair in a corner of the room. Beside the rocking chair, set up a bookcase stocked with baby books. This creates a special reading nook that you can use to spend time with your baby, reading to him and entertaining him as he grows.
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References
- Photo Credit baby image by Olberto Mejia. from Fotolia.com
