Choosing Nursery Furniture
Shopping for baby's nursery furniture is one of the most enjoyable events for new parents but can become overwhelming with all the choices, designs and features. Furnishing your baby's room is a big deal and it's important to insure that the nursery furniture not only gives you the most comfortable options, but is the safest for your baby. The safety of your baby's furniture should be your main goal when making your choices.
One thing to keep in mind when shopping for nursery furniture is how well the items are made. Baby furniture made out of fine hard wood is more likely to last for many, many years and may even be handed down to siblings and later generations. The initial purchase might be a bit more costly, but the quality is well worth the investment.
Your baby's crib is the most important choice you'll have to make as your new one will be sleeping in it for the first 2 to 3 years of his or her life. The choices are yours to make for your style and comfort. There are two types of standard cribs, one that has a single drop rail and one that has drop rails on both sides. The double drop rail is usually more expensive, but may be important to you if you need to be able to open both sides for the ease of getting baby in and out of bed.
A canopy crib has the four posts on each corner of the bed to hold the frame where a fabric canopy is draped. This can give your nursery a great sense of style, but it really is just for the look of beauty. Again, this is up to you and your style.
Round cribs are becoming more popular for their unusual design. They are quite attractive and have no corners or short sides. When your baby starts to pull him or herself up and falls back, they won't hit their head on the other side of the crib. Round cribs are better for larger rooms.
Another important factor to keep in mind is how well your baby's furniture will grow with him or her. Convertible cribs can be used as your baby's first bed and can be made into a toddler bed when the time comes. Changing tables can also grow with your child and come in the way of a changing table/dresser combo. Great investments if you would like to have the option to help in the transition for your child.
Baby bassinets and moses baskets are smaller than a normal crib and can come in handy when needing to have the baby with you in the living room or home office and can be moved easily. They are also great for parents who travel frequently or live in multi-story home. Some parents believe that due to the smaller size, babies are cozier and feel more secure in those first few months.
Whatever choices you make to fit your style or budget when purchasing nursery furniture, always make sure your baby is safe. Read the instructions and follow them. Set up your baby’s room with safety first in mind.
