Once the pregnancy test has said "yes" and the first ultrasound has confirmed that the baby is developing perfectly, one of the things that most excites parents—especially first-time parents—is starting to imagine the house space dedicated to your little adventurer. Decorating a child's room opens up a whole world of possibilities: choosing colors and decorative objects, and selecting furniture that will make caring for your baby easier during their first months and years of life.

First of all, though, you need to choose which room will be the baby's. That is, of course, if you have a choice, because many times the room assigned to the newborn is the only one available at home. If you have one or more options, the general recommendation is to choose the room closest to your bedroom. Why? First, because if you decide your baby will sleep in their own room from birth, being nearby will help you hear their cries or nighttime fussing much more easily.

Second, and along the same lines, babies wake up quite often during the night, so being close means you have less distance to cover to attend to them (and walking less reduces the chances of fully waking up in the middle of the night!). This, as we say, is a general and basic recommendation. If, in addition, the room has good natural light—helping your baby synchronize their biological rhythms—and blocks outside noise well, even better!

With the room already chosen, it's time to start decorating a children's room.
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Color and light: two basic aspects in decorating a children's room

When we think about decorating a children's room, in addition to the furniture, we usually focus mainly on details like pictures, stuffed animals, and other objects that add a decorative touch to the space reserved for your baby. However, the two most important elements when creating a room for your little adventurer are much more general: the color and the light. Although the room will become a space for play and even study over time, it will always be a place for rest. And when it comes to ensuring good rest for your baby (don’t forget that good sleep is one of the pillars of good health), that’s where you should focus part of your efforts when decorating a children's room.

According to the document Healthy sleep: evidence and guidelines for action , developed by the Spanish Sleep Society (SES), wall colors play a crucial role in promoting good rest. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid stimulating, intense colors such as red, yellow, or orange, and to opt for neutral or pastel tones. Does the room feel like it lacks color? Don’t worry! You can add the splash of color you want with your baby's toys or the decorative objects you choose.

The second factor that has a significant impact on rest quality is light . Both this aspect and the previous one apply to all rooms in the house, but lighting becomes even more important with babies, as it is essential for them to gradually adapt their biorhythms to the day/night cycle. The Spanish Sleep Society recommends using three types of lighting when decorating a children's room. On one hand, general ceiling lighting, which allows the entire room to be well lit. On the other hand, specific light points (floor lamps, reading lamps, etc.), which at this early stage of your baby's life, for example, allow you to read while you accompany them or while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Lastly, ambient light, achieved with dim light points that can be used mainly at night to help your baby feel secure without being in complete darkness.

Furniture that cannot be missing in your baby's room

Once you’ve chosen the wall colors and adjusted the lighting, it’s time to focus on the furniture .

Next, we recommend a series of furniture pieces that we consider more or less essential for decorating a children's room. However, we want to point out that this is still a very personal decision. Some families invest in a crib that they then don’t use because, after the baby is born, they decide to co-sleep. Others, for example, have a changing table but barely use it because they do better with a portable changing pad. You already know: every family is unique! So we advise you to carefully consider your options, space, and preferences before purchasing furniture.

Cuna

The crib has always been a fundamental element when creating a baby's room. Even if you practice co-sleeping at night, the crib can still be a great place for your baby to nap during the day. Remember that during their first year of life, newborns spend almost the entire day sleeping (between 14 and 17 hours daily), so they need an appropriate place to do so.

One of our recommendations is to opt for an evolving crib, which you can start using as a co-sleeper and later transform into a crib, a toddler bed, or even a twin crib. For example, the cribs from , especially the Nordika model, with a minimalist design and Nordic-Scandinavian influences, and the Mountain crib, which is modern and versatile for any type of decor.

Changing dresser

As we mentioned earlier, some families prefer portable changing pads, which allow them to change their baby's diaper anywhere in the house. If you prefer a fixed changing station, we recommend choosing an accessory that can be added to a dresser. Why? First, because placing it on top of a dresser puts the changing pad at an optimal height for changing your baby's diaper comfortably. Second, because the dresser gives you extra storage space and . And finally, because once the diaper stage is over, the main piece of furniture (that is, the dresser) will continue to be useful in your little adventurer's room. There are also combination furniture options on the market, such as a changing table with a bathtub, so you can bathe your baby, change them, and have everything at hand in a single piece of furniture.

Storage furniture

The arrival of a baby at home also means bringing many new items into the household (). diapers , clothing, toys, books, stuffed animals, nursery items, etc.). Therefore, it is very important to have storage furniture. Wardrobes, shelves, the previously mentioned dresser, storage boxes... All of these will be very useful for helping you keep the room organized and, as a result, create harmony and peace. In fact, according to the Spanish Sleep Society, “to achieve optimal sleep, the room must be tidy and clean.” Disorder, on the other hand, and according to experts, “causes stress,” which makes it difficult to get restorative sleep.

Comfortable rocking chair

So far, as is normal, we’ve thought a lot about the baby's rest, but parents' rest—especially the mother's—shouldn’t be forgotten. That is why, when decorating a children's room, a comfortable rocking chair is essential. Whether you choose to breastfeed or feed your little adventurer with a bottle, a good rocking chair will help you make the experience more comfortable. You can also use it to read a book or listen to a podcast while your baby takes a nap.

To conclude this article, we want to advise you once again to think carefully about how to distribute the space, and to choose essential furniture and elements that serve a functional purpose for organizing—not just for decorating. For example, if you'd like to add baskets to your baby's room as decoration, try giving them another useful function: storing toys, blankets, accessories, etc. This way, you’ll not only create a room with less visual noise, but also a more organized space that’s easier to clean.