There is nothing that compares to the magic of having a new baby in the home. From the second they cross through the threshold into the house, you want them to know that it is a safe, comfortable, and inviting space for them for the rest of their lives. Baby nurseries are a challenge because you want them to have decor that is aesthetically appealing to your little one but at the same time functional for midnight feedings. These baby nursery decor ideas are a combination of fun and functional for everyone involved.
Comfortable Arm Chair
Any mom will tell you that if there is one piece of furniture you want in a nursery other than the crib, it is a comfortable armchair, preferably one that reclines a little. This chair will grow with your needs from midnight feedings to mid-day naps to storytime when they get a little older. Choose a fabric and color that is relatively neutral, so the chair will fit your decor no matter how your taste changes over the years.
Changing Table
A changing table may seem like a luxury, but it is well worth the investment, especially if you are changing a lot of diapers in the middle of the night. A changing table saves a lot of time and energy from changing your baby on the ground, and it is a lot easier to clean than the carpet if an accident happens. A dresser with a built-in changing table on top is excellent even if you already have a dresser because babies always need extra storage for toys, blankets, and other baby stuff. Again, it is an excellent idea to get one in a neutral color or one that you can paint to always fit in well with your decor.
Soft Rug
Having a soft rug is a good idea even if you have carpet in the room because some carpets can be rough on a baby’s sensitive skin. A rug is great to pull a room together and give you traction on smooth wood surfaces in the middle of the night. It is also great to be able to put your baby down and let them explore their world without worrying about them hurting themselves on hard surfaces. The nice thing about a rug is that if it is well-maintained, it will last a long time and can even be moved to a different room if it’s no longer needed in the nursery.
Wall Art
Babies’ minds develop at a crazy pace, and they are always looking for new stimuli in every form.- so give them something to focus on and decode with colorful wall art. A few other ideas are going big with a lively wallpaper and customizing the baby’s room by putting their name over their crib. Pro tip: get some wall art that you’ll like too, because there will be plenty of sleepless nights where you can’t do anything but stare at the wall.
Night Light/Noise Machine
As your baby gets a little older and transitions to their own room, you will savor the few-hour stretches of sleep you start to get. Squeeze the most time you can by getting a white noise machine that will help to soothe your baby to sleep and hopefully keep them sleeping longer. There are plenty of options out there but you may find the best ones for you to be ones specifically made for babies as they often mimic the sounds of being in the womb.
Time to Play
If you are planning for a baby, congratulations! Now is the time to start playing with ideas to make your baby’s room as accessible and cozy as possible for them and you.
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