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1. When is The Best Time to Purchase Baby Furniture?
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and marvellous things a new parent can experience, it is also one of the scariest. Without proper information, it could get overwhelming. One such overwhelming task is the question on when to buy baby furniture. Heading to the store or online baby furniture shop can sometimes feel irresistible, but it's better to wait till about 2 - 3 months before your baby's arrival. This is because you will need time to explore and plan on what type of baby nursery you would like, what baby furniture is considered hazard free and what style best suits you.
2. Is it OK to Buy Used Nursery Furniture?
Buying used nursery furniture might seem like the cheaper way to go at first and the temptation to do so can be almost overpowering. But before you go running off to Aunt Erma to get that antique crib, there are a few things you need to note. There are a number of safety hazards related to used furniture. A lot of older cribs can be dangerous because there are new and modern safety measures which were not in place when those older cribs were made. According to theConsumer Product Safety Commission, an agency of the US government, old cribs are risky. This is because they could be loose or the old mattresses could be too soft, posing the risk of suffocation; the crib might come with some loose screws or joining, posing a great danger to your baby. This is not just related to cribs. It's also related to used strollers which could be safety traps because you don't know how they were used by the people who owned them before you. It is powerfully suggested that you do not buy used nursery furniture.
3. Is Buying Nursery Furniture Online OK?
In the months before baby is born, it almost seems like there are a million and one things to do and shopping for nursery furniture is just one of those, albeit a really important one. Thanks to the internet, it is now convenient to shop online for your baby furniture. From the comfort of your house, you can have all you need for your nursery delivered to the recently decorated room. No more aching feet.
4. Is it Better to Buy Individual Pieces or a Complete Nursery Set?
To design your nursery with little effort, it's recommended to buy a complete furniture set. If you just need a few items or a crib then purchasing single items is fine. However, if you are outfitting a complete nursery, then it is a wiser choice to buy a complete set for two reasons: finding matching items would no longer be a problem, plus they would most likely be cheaper.
5. Is it OK for Me to Paint Baby Furniture?
Painting baby furniture to match the nursery sounds good, but is not recommended for safety reasons. Some paints have high toxic content which can be really dangerous. You don't want your baby to ingest paint that has a high lead content.
