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Tips on buying
nursery furniture for your child
~ By Mini Swami
Once the walls of the nursery have been painted
or papered and the rugs are in place, the emphasis should be on the nursery
furniture. The first thing that comes to mind when you conjure a nursery is
the furniture that is an inevitable part of any room. Baby cribs come with
many features. Casters are sometimes included to ensure smooth moving from
place to place. There are rocking cribs and there are cribs that can change
into a youth bed or a day bed. This comes complete with the necessary kit
and each transformation is complete by itself. Cot beds could also be a good
option once the baby is slightly older.
At least for the first few months when the baby is very small, Moses baskets
or cradles are very convenient. The baby can be carried from place to place
and from room to room and looking after it becomes easier. Bassinets do the
same job, but they are not portable like the Moses basket. They are however
very useful once the baby has outgrown the Moses basket. Immaterial of what
is being used, sheets, blankets and mattresses are a must. When buying the
mattress do ensure that there is no space around the edges when fitted into
the crib or cot. Hammocks can be used till the baby is 12 months old as they
reproduce the gently rhythmic movement that induces sleep. The baby hammock comes
with the frame, spring, sling, mattress and a compact handy bag. The
changing tables usually made from wood and non-toxic paints are perhaps the
most useful piece of furniture. They usually come with straps that help to
keep the baby from falling to the floor. The tables have a provision for
suspending mobiles above the baby’s head to keep it engrossed while changing
its clothes or diapers.
Rockers and bouncing chairs could come in handy when the baby refuses to
quieter down. The vibrating action they produce soothes the baby. Since
they comes with an adjustable back, a harness and a toy bar, the child
really enjoys its stint in the chairs. The fabric is durable and does not
stain easily and can be detached for washing. Some of the rockers do have
the swivel facility that is fantastic.
No piece of furniture in the nursery is redundant. The dressers with either
3 drawers or 6 drawers prove to be very handy. They can hold all the
blankets and sheets and are deep enough to house bulky items like pillows.
They come in different colors and can blend into any setting.
The lingerie chest with its motifs and unisex colors comes with wardrobes
equipped with hanging rails and shelves that can be adjusted. The drawers
slide in and out very smoothly and can be used to store the bibs, layettes,
the diapers and the umpteen things that a baby seems to need. As the baby
grows up, toy chests become a necessity and chests or pieces of furniture
that could be doubled as storage chests will be in great demand.
High chairs, backpacks and carriers, diaper pails and car seats are
accessories that will have to be provided. Night stands and lamps, swings
and carriers can always be added. In fact, the furniture can get as
imaginative as you want. Remember the golden rule— try not to be tempted
into buying just about everything that you see. The baby grows out of these
things so fast that your are left saddled with a lot of unnecessary
furniture. If you do not have storage space for the redundant items, you
will have to resort to giving it away. Plan and be sensible while selecting
the furniture.
Guide Picks. copyright data 2004
Indianchild.com
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