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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Dream Baby

How To Safe Proof Your Baby Nursery

The idea of preparing for your new baby nursery is very thrilling and can be over whelming too. It does make it easier when you know ahead of time if your having a girl or boy. This way hopefully you'll have it complete you you bring your infant home.

When you are drafting up your dream baby nursery there are lots of things to consider. Of course you want it to be adorable, but it also needs to be a restful and safe environment for you baby. Have a checklist of all the safety guidelines for cribs and other infant items you'll be using.

A mattress that fits tightly in the crib
Crib post should be no higher than 1/16 of an inch
No mattress pads or plastic of any kind

Everything in the room should be fresh and clean. You want the crib free of comforter, blankets, quilt or toys. These can be hazardous to a child under a year old. A baby can get caught under one of them and suffocate.

If you don't want to store away the quilt that came with your bedding set hang it on the wall as art. They look precious displayed in a room that way. You should be able to find appropriate holders for quilts at a hardware store

It's safer to have you infant lying on their back in their crib. However, they can move around and get themselves turned over. Try using a foam wedge placed by their side. This will prevent them from turning over on their stomach.

You may want to have a changing table in the nursery. Some dressers are designed to be used as a changing table and come with a thick pad. Be sure the table has safety straps to prevent falls. The drawers and shelves should be easily accessible so you don't need leave the baby unattended.

If you are like most new parents you will want to be able hear if your baby seems to be distressed or crying. Having a baby monitor will allow you to hear your baby from anywhere in the house. If you prefer video to watch you baby then opt for one of those.

If you want a diaper pail in the nursery it must be able to be securely closed and out of reach of your baby.

You want your nursery to be cozy and free of allergens. Avoid using perfumes or air fresheners in your baby nursery. Exposing babies to artificial smells and dust will cause them to sneeze and become congested. Keep their environment clean.

You want a place to keep toys and stuffed animals off the floor and out of the way. A toy chest is perfect for this. Make certain that the lid of the toy chest does not have a latch. There must be ventilation holes that can't be blocked if it's place up against a wall. The lid must have a support that holds the hinged lid open in any position. If you can't find one like this opt for one with a detached lid.

You want your babies nursery to be as safe as possible so there will be no injuries. You also want it to a calm restful place where they can sleep peacefully.

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Making your baby's nursery look precious is just as
important as having it safe for your baby. Learn how to use
the Bedding for Babies as inspiration to decorate a gorgeous room. Visit
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