It’s easy to become obsessed with designing your nursery. It’s also easy to overspend when designing your nursery. So what’s an enthusiastic mom to do? Pair the cute “must haves” with the true must haves, save on what you can and splurge on what makes you smile. Here are a few of my nursery necessities.
THE FURNITURE BASICS
Forget the massive baby stores designed strategically to inspire your dreams of putting your baby to bed in jungle or hearts and flowers-etched bassinets. You can actually save a lot of money by shopping for the basics at unexpected online retailers, cutting your expenses by as much as 70%. So what do you need and where should you shop? Try Overstock.com. Here’s what I got:
Changing Table- Badger Basket White 6-basket Changing Table
Crib- Child Craft Parisian 3-in-1 Stationary Crib in Matte White
Bassinet- Portable 2-in-1 Bassinet and Cradle with Toy Box Base
You may choose a cradle over a bassinet depending on your lifestyle preferences:
Cradle – Now & Forever White Cradle
SAFETY FIRST
Clean Air
Creating a clean environment starts with air quality. Research has shown that polluted air can have lasting biological problems on infants, impairing lung function, neurodevelopment, and exacerbating asthma. Which is where an air purifier comes in. Rabbit Air’s MinusA2 has a HEPA filter that removes allergens (even from animal dander), can be whisper quiet, and cleans up to 800 square feet. Plus it’s anything but an eye sore and even stylish.
Baby Monitor
Whether it’s a video or sound monitor placed on your baby’s crib or cradle, or even a monitor attached to your baby’s clothing, you will rest easier knowing your baby is. The Mimo baby monitor uses a sensor shaped like a turtle that you attach to the included onesie to send live audio, breathing pattern, skin temperature, body position and sleep activity data straight to your smartphone.You can also use the Mimo to track diaper changes, feedings and more to help ensure consistent care across different caretakers. Pretty amazing.
Diaper Changing Help
Your little wiggler gets even more wiggly when laying on his back being changed. Unless you have an extra set of hands to help keep him from flipping over mid-wipe, gently attach him to the changing table. How? Wiggletot Diaper Changer. The super soft cream color vest gently secures your baby to the changing table, while entertaining him with two soft toys attached to the vest. Changing your little man is immediately easier and faster without the fuss.
CREATING COMFORT
Swaddle Him
A tight swaddle has been shown to improve sleep, decrease irritability, and calm your baby. Ollie swaddle uses a Velcro closure and wicks moisture, making your swaddle strategy easier. And when it comes to an infant, easy is everything! You can also try the Nested Bean Zen Swaddle, a lightly weighted swaddle that is used to mimic a mom’s soothing touch that can help ease colic. Now you can exhale as both you and your baby are calmed.
Entertain Him
Sometimes you just need to keep your little guy occupied for a little while so that you can have a momentary mommy exhale. There are a slew of rocking sleepers, play mats, and toys to entertain him. So how do you keep him safe, in one place, entertained, and possibly hush him to sleep? Try the Fisher Price Auto Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, a hands-free rocker complete with music and sound effects. Easily fold it up for easy on-the-go and storage. It’s your one entertainment must.
Brighten His Life
Add a little Sparkle to your Baby’s room and let him know that he is always your little star with Vintage Marquee Lights star light. From newborn to adult, your child will can keep this 24″ wall piece shining bright.
Remind Him
Don’t go out and buy ever single cheesy picture frame that will be an unusable eye sore after a few months. Instead, place your favorite mom and baby picture in a beautiful frame that has longevity. I love the Beatriz Ball fine metal by hand Giraffe picture frame. It will last a lifestyle and never become an eyesore.
by Laurel House
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