Setting up a baby nursery

Many parents can hardly wait to start setting up the baby nursery. At the latest, with the assembly of the baby cot and the furnishing of the changing table, the imminent arrival of the little roommate becomes even more real, and the anticipation increases. The wide selection of children's room furniture and accessories can, however, be quite overwhelming. In this article, you will not only find tips for choosing the best room and the optimal time to start decorating, but also learn which items you really need from the very beginning and what safety precautions you can take to ensure that the baby room is not only beautiful to look at but also safe for your little explorer.

Which room in your apartment is suitable as a children's room?

Of course, you only need to ask yourself this question if there are multiple rooms in your apartment to choose from. Ideally, you make a decision for the room closest to your own bedroom. This way, you can still hear your baby even without a baby monitor if your baby cries, and quickly reach them even in a sleep-deprived state. Ideally, the baby’s room can be easily reached not only from the bedroom but also from all other rooms in your apartment. This way, you always have your little explorer close by, whether you're in the kitchen or the living room.

In the first weeks, your newborn will Sleep 16 to 18 hours a day . So that it is not disturbed by street noise, his room should if possible not located on a noisy or busy street . A window not only provides sufficient fresh air, but natural light also helps your baby to gradually adjust to a regular day-night rhythm starting from the 4th month of life.

When is the best time to set up the children's room?

When you start making the room of your little newcomer cozy, it remains completely up to you . The right time naturally also depends on how important setting up the nursery is to you. If you want to provide your baby with a stylish home from the very beginning, it's better to start a bit earlier in case of doubt, so that you are ready just before the Birth not to get stressed.

For many parents, the period around the 22nd week of pregnancy proven to be suitable for the first time dedicating yourself to the nursery. At this point, expectant mothers are usually not yet restricted by pregnancy, so longer shopping trips and completing small DIY tasks are easily manageable. Furthermore, this allows enough time to choose the right furniture pieces without rushing and to compare prices calmly. You can also face long delivery times with a relaxed attitude. Of course, it is also perfectly okay if your baby doesn't have their own room at the beginning. Since the parents' sleeping noises stimulate the infants' breathing, a separate is recommended for the initial period. Baby cot in the parents' bedroom anyway the best solution. Therefore, you can with the Children's room also take your time until your baby is a bit older.

What furniture does the baby room need?

In the first few months, your baby and you will only need a few items in the nursery. However, if you think ahead from the beginning and, for example, invest in flexible, expandable furniture, you can save yourself effort and additional expenses later on. Such growing furniture adapt to the development of your little explorer. Changing tables with removable changing pads can be used as a regular dresser after the diapering phase. This is not only practical but also resource-efficient.

Make sure that the furniture for your baby is made of natural wood have been worked on. Little explorers discover many things with their mouths, and your baby will probably also curious about exploring their furniture. This is another reason why they should be free of toxins and solvents. It’s best to air out new furniture for a few weeks before your baby arrives.

The following items are useful purchases for every baby room :

What safety precautions can you take?

Even if it still seems far away to you during pregnancy – your baby will soon start exploring its surroundings. Every object within reach will be touched or extensively explored with the mouth. You should consider this from the very beginning when planning. It’s best to put yourself in their perspective once. This way, you can identify potential hazards and avoid them from the outset. To provide your little explorer with a safe environment, you should keep the following points in mind:

• Socket fuse protection attach: This prevents an electric shock, as your baby cannot reach into the socket or insert thin or pointed objects.

• Window security mount: Such a safety device prevents your child from opening the window independently and falling out or throwing objects out of curiosity.

• Child safety lock for drawers and cabinets install: Depending on the variant, such a pinch protection not only prevents little fingers from getting pinched, but also ensures that your little explorer cannot reach things they shouldn't access.

• At the baby cot on correct sprout spacing spacing: The spacing between the rungs should be between 4.5 and 6.5 cm to prevent your baby from getting pinched between too narrow rungs or slipping their arms or legs between too wide rungs.

• Choosing the right mattress for the crib : Adjust the mattress size to the crib, as there is a gap between Mattress and the bed frame poses a risk of injury. Additionally, the mattress should be firm enough so that your baby cannot sink in more than 3 cm. It is best to choose a breathable mattress to prevent mold growth.

• Secure furniture to the wall Secure all furniture that could tip over to the wall. Straight dressers can easily tip forward if your little explorer holds onto the drawers or climbs on them.

• Do not hang shelves above the child's bed : If things fall from there, they could injure your baby.

• Check climbing options : To prevent your child from falling, there should be no way for them to climb onto higher furniture or the windowsill in their room. Therefore, watch out for stools and other objects that could serve as a "ladder" for them.

• Buffer corners and edges The furniture in the baby room should have no sharp edges or corners that could injure your child. If you do find a sharp edge, you can cover it with a special edge protector.

• Store cable : If all the cables are well hidden, your baby cannot trip over them or accidentally get tangled. Additionally, you prevent it from pulling down lamps or devices on the cable that could hurt it if they fall.

• Hang curtains sufficiently high : Do not use floor-length curtains in the baby room. The curtains should end at a height where your baby cannot touch or pull them down.

• On chemically tested textiles Note: Since your baby is in close skin contact with many textiles, you should pay attention to ensure they are tested for harmful substances when purchasing. Especially when your little explorer starts to put everything in their mouth, it becomes even more important that the textiles do not contain toxic ingredients. However, you should also wash ecological fabrics before use to remove any residuals from production and dyeing.

• Use non-toxic wall paints : If you need to paint the room for your newcomer, use non-toxic wall paints without solvents and formaldehyde, and then thoroughly air out the room. It's best not to do the painting just before the birth.

Does the baby room need decorations?

Even though one is easily tempted by the many beautiful items offered for baby and children's rooms: when furnishing, you should consider the Focus primarily on practicality set and only in the second step consider the appearance. Even the most beautiful changing pad will not bring you joy in the long run if it cannot be cleaned easily without much effort. When shopping, you should therefore definitely ask questions like „Does the item withstand intensive use?“, „Is the piece of furniture sufficiently stable and does it offer enough storage space?“ and „How complicated is the cleaning process?“ to inform your decision.

Exactly like for our LILLYDOO products The motto "Less is more" also applies to baby rooms: Too many stimuli can overwhelm your little explorer and make them restless. Stick to subtle furniture, colors, and decorative items so that the room also conveys a calm atmosphere visually to your baby. Bright colors also make babies nervous. Instead, opt for light and cheerful colors when designing the walls. Even white walls don't have to be boring! They can be combined with colorful images simply jazz it up. The big advantage: If your taste changes or your child outgrows the motifs, you can easily swap out the pictures without having to repaint directly.

In the first months, your baby spends most of the time on its back. To give it something to discover anyway, it can be a nice idea to cover the changing table or the crib with a tilvollen wall paintings or wall tattoos to decorate. However, you should avoid fluorescent glow stars or similar items, as your baby could swallow them if they fall or get injured by larger stars.

With these tips, the baby room is prepared for all the adventures of your little explorer. If you also let your creativity run free when designing, there will soon be nothing standing in the way of your little roommate moving into his new home! We wish you lots of fun decorating!