subject: Baby Gear For A Newborn Nursery [print this page] Nursery decor is very important when you have a newborn baby because it creates the environment that your little one is going to be spending most of his or her time in during the earliest months of life. The decor of the nursery will also affect the mood of the mom, dad or anyone else who spends time with the baby in this special room. The baby nursery should be a place of comfort, relaxation and serenity, but it should also reflect the parents personal styles. The right baby wall decor, furniture and accessories can create a loving and peaceful environment that everyone can appreciate.
Many parents choose their baby gear based on a theme, although it is also very popular to go with a more eclectic mix and match look. You can choose a theme based on the gender of your baby, such as flowers and pink accents for a girl or sports scenes and blue accents for a boy. It is becoming exceedingly more common to choose gender neutral themes, with colors like yellow and green paired with patterns of jungle animals, turtles and other playful images. Just make sure to go with colors and patterns that are soothing for both baby and parents.
With a theme in mind, you can start picking out all the items to complete your nursery decor, starting with the walls. This is also a good time before your baby is born to utilize your baby registry to get many of these items during your baby shower. Baby wall decor is not limited to wallpaper, there are also stencils you can use to create patterns and wall stickers that can easily be removed and switched out every time you want to change the theme or give the room a new look. The next big purchase is the crib, unless you already have one from a previous birth or are being given one by a friend or family member, and there are so many crib options to consider. It is typically a most cost effective long term to purchase a crib which can convert in the future into a toddler bed and possibly a twin size bed for little kids.
Once the crib is in place then its all about the details a coordinating changing table and rocking chair with matching accent pieces like lamps and rugs can really pull the room together. After that, all you need is plenty of diapers and a whole lot of love.
