Furniture – minimum
Child's space– The more openspace in the newborn's room, the better, - says family psychologist Irina Vshivkova. - There should not be a lot of furniture in the nursery. The main background of the bedroom, as well as the color of the furniture, should be calm, pastel colors. There should not be many bright spots in the baby's room - one or two toys above the cradle. Moreover, the colors should be pure, not mixed - red, blue, green, etc. The main thing is that there is no chaotic mixing of colors in the nursery.
Important!
When preparing the nursery for the arrival of a baby, clean upfrom there all the flowers, carpets, heavy curtains – any dust collectors, so as not to provoke an allergy in the baby. Such an environment will be comfortable for both mother and baby.
1. Changing table.Over time, the changing board and the anatomical bath (for lying down) can be removed, turning the chest of drawers into a regular one. As a rule, it is equipped with a small number of drawers. They can accommodate nappies and diapers. Therefore, a second chest of drawers will not hurt. It will comfortably fit the baby's clothes, various medicines, toys, and other small items. 2. A crib on wheels (by the way, the cradle can be built right into it). Special soft sides are required to protect against drafts and accidental impacts. The sides of the crib should be lowered when changing linen. It is best if it has several (from two to five) height positions. The mattress on the crib must be hard - orthopedic! 3. Linen closet. The child should have a separate clean cabinet for storing clothes and bed linen. It will be especially necessary later. And in the first months, a shelf in the parents' closet will be enough.
On a note
Which lamps are better for a baby GoodLighting is very important. It is best if the overhead light is uniform. If it is directed only from one side, move the baby more often so that he sees it differently. Otherwise, the baby may develop a curvature of the neck due to constantly looking in one direction. In addition to the overhead light, there should also be a floor lamp, a night light or a sconce. The optimal option for its location is above the changing table. This will be convenient for both the mother and the pediatrician.
The opinion of the young mother
«The main thing is "a table at hand"– A cradle is my dream, – a young mother and part-time correspondent for «KP» Alexandra Kuchuk shared with us. – I especially like wicker rattan models. A completely popular version! And very cozy and comfortable for the little one and mom. It's a pity that in a couple of months the baby will outgrow this miracle and we'll have to put it somewhere. That's why we immediately limited ourselves to a crib. We didn't have time to buy a changing chest of drawers. We got by with a changing board that goes on the bed. Our crib is located away from the radiator, drafts, and electrical appliances. Next to it is a small table with two tabletops: upper and lower. We don't have a lot of dowry, so this is enough for us. But ideally, we also need a chest of drawers for things. Shades are "warm" Babies distinguish green and blue shades best, says pediatrician Evgeny Timakov. "Therefore, the optimal color for decorating a nursery (or bed linen) is greenish. It is calm and warm, while blue is cold and quite disturbing. In addition, the room can be decorated in warm yellow or orange tones. Just not bright, but rather pastel. Or buy such linen for the baby. An almost obligatory attribute of a nursery is a humidifier, especially in winter, when the batteries dry out the air. But you should not put it near the cradle, but, for example, near the window.
