When the baby is born, there is no need to immediately arrange for it separate room, because the baby doesn’t care what kind of furniture and what kind of interior.
The closeness of his mother is important for the baby. That’s why, if it’s not possible to allocate a separate room, don’t worry – you can also arrange a corner for a newborn.
First corner
A room for a newborn is a special place, and it is clear that it is not permissible to design it like a bedroom for adults.
The nursery should be functional! The nursery should have comfortable temperature air, it needs to be well ventilated, and in addition, it is important to equip it with normal lighting.
Initially, you need to soundproof the room so that nothing interferes with the baby’s comfortable sleep.
The first nursery should be bright and cozy, and you should like it, because the baby will perceive your impression of the room through your emotions.
To ensure a constant comfortable temperature in the nursery, autonomous heating is used with the function of regulating heat supply.
For newborns optimal temperature 20-22 degrees, with a humidity level of 50-70%.
For respiratory system Dry air is extremely dangerous for a newborn, and therefore in an ordinary city apartment, where heating is centralized, you need to use a humidifier.
The basic rules for organizing a room for a newborn baby: warmth, light, movement fresh air. Sound insulation is carried out, air humidity is controlled.
Surface finishing
When decorating a nursery, we must not forget that the material chosen is only environmentally friendly. The walls can either be painted or covered with wallpaper.
If the choice fell on wallpaper, then the base is paper. Acceptable use vinyl wallpaper, because such walls are easy to wash as needed.
When decorating a children's room for a newborn, it is best to lay cork on the floor - a completely environmentally friendly material, not dangerous for the baby.
Moreover, such a floor is safe, quite warm, and easy to maintain. As an option, lay laminate or board.
The room for a newborn boy or girl is completely freed from all those things that can accumulate dust, in particular from books and carpets, from rubbish that has no place in the child’s room. Carpet products are taboo for children, because germs can long time live in pile.
For the same reason, it is worth abandoning drapery to decorate windows, because textiles also collect dust. To make it less bright sunlight, choose light translucent curtains for window decoration.
In a newborn’s room, you should not use textiles in abundance - ruffles, lambrequins. This window design will make it very difficult to maintain the proper level of order in the nursery.
Color design
While the child is too small, it is clear that we are not talking about his tastes, and therefore you need to focus on your preferences, on your emotions when you see this or that color. A room for a newborn girl or boy should be decorated in soft pastel colors, because they are “stable” and calming.
When decorating a nursery, you need to make every effort to ensure that the room is bright, so that there is no cluttered space around the baby.
The child reacts very sharply to color. The nursery should have both colors, pastel and bright.
If we analyze the design of a room for a newborn presented below, we can note that it is built on two colors - chocolate and cream.
The main mistake young parents make is that they do the first room extraordinary beauty– there are figures on the ceiling, there are a million steps.
The photo below fully conveys what such a room for a newborn looks like. This is all too much. It is important to remember that you cannot use it in a nursery. multi-level structures bright, colorful, do not make the structures hang over the child.
Furniture
The main furniture for a nursery, of course, is a crib - according to age, and so that as the child grows, it does not have to be quickly changed.
The bed should be made of natural material, which does not cause allergic reactions, and besides, convenient.
Other furniture - a chest of drawers for clothes, a place to store toys. The furniture should be arranged so that everything is easy for mom to find.
If a whole room is allocated for the child, and not a corner, then know that it can be arranged for the mother cozy corner to make it more convenient to feed the baby.
Photo of a room for a newborn
In anticipation of the birth of the child, parents try to arrange his room. Undoubtedly, the nursery will change its appearance over time, as the baby grows and his desires and needs also do not stand still. That's why parents can do it perfect room precisely in anticipation of the birth of a baby, acting in accordance with one’s own desires.
Nuances of zoning a children's room
Most pediatricians believe that nice room for the baby should be functional and comfortable. It regulates the air temperature and humidity level, has the possibility of ventilation, has properly designed lighting and sound insulation, and finishing materials used in room decoration are safe.
Since the child is constantly growing and developing, optimal layout The room should have several zones:
- game part;
- sleeping place;
- space for study (in the future);
It’s great if the nursery has a cradle or changing table in addition to the crib. The zoning itself is carried out through the arrangement of furniture, the use of screens, and through floor and wall coverings.
The center of the children's room should be empty so that the baby can play there. In general, zoning serves to optimize room space.
Finishing work in the room for a newborn
Wall coverings in a children's room can be:
- wallpaper for painting;
- wallpaper that can be washed;
- dye.
Young children often love to draw, including on walls. Therefore, parents need to be prepared for the change wall covering in a couple of years.
Wallpaper for a nursery should be chosen in a single color, or with a small pattern. They must be paper or vinyl coated. A wall with photo wallpaper (if there is only one and not opposite the bed) of a corresponding theme will be interesting. If paint is used, it is necessary to use acrylic, waterproof, odorless models.
The design of a room for a newborn is made based on the gender of the child: pink and gold are more suitable for girls, and blue and gold are more suitable for boys. blue colors. The presence of wall carpets is unacceptable, since they will perfectly collect dust.
For a growing baby, from about three months, when he becomes more active and inquisitive, the floor turns out to be the most familiar place to spend his time. Therefore, to choose flooring should be approached very carefully. You can use laminate or cork, or a wooden floor board.
The main thing is that the coating meets safety requirements, is of high quality and environmentally friendly. When laying floors, it is recommended to properly seal the seams, since they will be washed frequently.
It makes no sense to make the ceiling in a nursery complex, for example, multi-level using plasterboard slabs. Such a ceiling may frighten a child or have some psychological pressure. It is also not recommended to use bright colors or use details in rich tones. When repairs are necessary, it is best to stretch the ceilings.
Pediatricians unanimously claim that bright light in a children's room is appropriate for older children; babies under 3 months must be protected from exposure to glare sun rays. Artificial lighting should be soft and warm. It makes sense to install a night light near the bed.
As for the windows, they are covered light curtains, capable of scattering sunlight, install mosquito nets. The design of the curtains should be simple; multi-layered options with ruffles will be inappropriate due to dust collection.
Furniture for the nursery
First of all, we are talking about a crib for a newborn. The main selection criteria are comfort, reliability and safety. In terms of placement, it is better to place the crib in a quiet place, away from windows and doors.
If the room for a newborn is small, then it is undesirable to use bulky transforming beds that eat up usable space. Although the issue of choosing a crib remains at the discretion of the parents.
A newborn does not need as much furniture as it might seem at first glance. To make it convenient for mom to follow the regime, she will need:
- chest of drawers for storing clothes and toys;
- changing table; to save space, a chest of drawers is better;
- chair or small sofa for feeding the baby.
Furniture should not have sharp corners or dangerous protrusions and must meet the requirements environmental safety. Correct layout the premises will make parental movement free and leave space for mastering the skills of crawling and walking.
Decorations for children's room
One of the necessary and beautiful solutions– a protective border in the crib that protects from drafts and prevents the child from hitting the sides. If you have certain skills, any mother can make a border. They are also on sale, and different sizes for different beds.
Another way to decorate a room for a newborn is to hang baby photos on the wall. You can sew a fun looking storage organizer hygiene products, diapers and other baby supplies.
IN play area You can place a developmental mat, made with your own hands or purchased in a store.
Temperature, humidity and cleaning in the children's room
The baby's airways are extremely sensitive; dry or too humid air can harm his health. The optimal level is considered to be 50-70% humidity. To control the humidity and temperature in a room, it makes sense to purchase a special multifunctional device that combines a clock, a thermometer and a humidity meter.
It is also worth placing a humidifier in the newborn's room. In autumn and spring, when air humidity may exceed the norm, the amount of ventilation should be increased slightly, while making sure that the baby does not get blown out. The average number of airings, including this procedure before bedtime, is at least 3-4 times.
The temperature is maintained at 22-24ºС. If the child is bathed in the room, it is raised to 25-28ºС. Over time, when the baby begins to move actively, in order to avoid overheating, it makes sense to lower the temperature to 20-22ºС.
Wet cleaning of the nursery should be done daily. It includes: mopping floors, removing dust from bedding, wiping surfaces from dust.
In addition, it is necessary to clean the windows and wash the curtains monthly, and wipe the walls with a damp cloth every 3 months without using chemical cleaners.
Creating space for a baby is accompanied by pleasant chores. Selecting the right things, finding a suitable crib, reviewing photos of rooms for a newborn on the Internet, selecting ideas for the interior, and finally making repairs - all this will take a lot of time and require financial investments, however, the joy of motherhood and fatherhood will certainly overshadow all the difficulties.
Photo of a room for a newborn
If in a house where they are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby, it is possible to allocate a separate room for him, then the question of decoration and arrangement immediately arises. At the same time, everyone has one or another idea in their head of what a nursery should be like for a newborn - light, clean, in delicate shades, with cute mobiles above the crib. The image of a real Paradise, where a baby sleeps sweetly on a cloud. This is akin to the archetype of happiness that you want to realize in specific room for your child. On the other hand, there are too many stereotypes here that today you can fearlessly move away from and try something original and attractive. Let's go through all the components of a room for a boy or girl together - from styles to objects.
What styles are suitable for a newborn boy or girl's room?
First, we need to decide what styles we know. Several groups can be roughly distinguished:
- classical (it all depends on the country and century);
- provincial (European and American - Provence, country, Mediterranean, etc.);
- modern (high-tech, techno, modern, fusion, pop art, etc.);
- ethnic (for example, Scandinavian, Japanese or African).
Already at this stage it is clear that the entire house or apartment should bear the imprint of one style or another, so there should be no problems with the choice. However, today many people opt for eclecticism, which allows them to freely combine elements of different styles.
IMPORTANT! There is no style that cannot be used to decorate a baby's nursery. It's all about the designer, his taste and sense of proportion.
Let's not be unfounded. Look at a selection of photographs that prove that both African style is suitable for a baby and high-tech. After all, in fact, we choose what is attractive to us, adults (you remember that the vision of a newborn allows him to initially distinguish objects only in the immediate vicinity). Therefore, all that remains is to find brands that produce the necessary furniture. If it is available, then decorating the room itself will not be difficult, you just need to know the zoning rules.
Photo gallery: style ideas in the design of a children's bedroom
Provence in the nursery - the charm of old Europe: light, air and antique furniture Modern children's room in high-tech style - simple shapes, straight lines, minimalistic play with color Simplicity and functionality Scandinavian style not afraid bright colors Asceticism Japanese style in the children's room is fully compensated by the sophistication of the details Noble colors and classic forms - impeccable taste from infancy Exotic children's room in African style - the romance of traveling without leaving home A newborn's room in country style - a lot of wood, floral textiles and light colors
If for adults it is still most important to emphasize the gender of the newborn with the design, then the most common themes for little ones are nautical and sports. Psychologists do not recommend making even the slightest hint of aggression in the design, therefore, if cars or robots are used, then they should be very cartoonish and good-natured.
Girls are usually associated primarily with princesses from fairy tales. Therefore, the decoration of the room is dominated by fairy-tale themes and warm colors- pink, golden, peach, beige, white.
How to arrange - planning and zoning
Since we are talking about an entire room allocated to a child, we can immediately name several conditions that it must meet: it must have a window for ventilation, which also provides enough natural light during the day, the temperature in the room must be maintained at about 18 degrees, space - be uncluttered and easy to clean.
The space can be divided into 4 zones:
- feeding and changing;
- parent's rest;
Each zone, in addition to the main piece of furniture, contains storage places for things needed to service this zone: bed linen, diapers, skin treatment products, etc. There is no need to install a bed for the parent; it is needed in case you have to be on duty at the child’s bedside, but in such a situation, a crib can be placed in the parent’s bedroom.
It’s good to immediately plan a games area for the future. After all, the child is growing quickly, so she will soon be needed.
Sleeping area
It is good if the crib is used strictly for its intended purpose, that is, only for sleeping. This way, from the very beginning, you teach your child to fall asleep and to play and eat in other places.
By the way, you shouldn’t place it next to heating devices and batteries, because otherwise the delicate skin will dry out from excess heat.
But also cold wall behind the crib is also not the best neighborhood. It is better if they are separated by some distance.
For feeding and changing a baby
At first, only the mother’s chair with armrests can be located in this area, where breastfeeding or breastfeeding will take place. artificial feeding. It could also be a rocking chair. Nowadays, you can use a comfortable U-shaped pillow that will provide comfort during feeding.
In the future, there will also be a high chair with a table at which the grown-up baby will eat.
In addition to the above, it would be nice to place a locker or chest of drawers with the child’s things in the same area. It’s convenient when you don’t have to go anywhere to get them.
The changing table will also be located next door. This will make your daily care of your newborn easier when everything is at hand. They usually nail a small shelf above it.
For parent's relaxation
This is a bed or sofa that you can lie down on when you are on duty at the child’s bedside. They should be placed either opposite the crib or just next to it. The main thing is that the baby is in sight.
For kids' games
Despite the fact that things haven’t come to this yet, it’s worth allocating a place in advance. There you will place boxes for toys, however, these can be baskets or boxes. The playpen will also be located in this area.
By the way, it can also be used for a baby - place a mat in the play area, with the help of which the child will begin to learn to roll over onto his back and tummy.
Empty space should be left for future outdoor games.
And a little more space for a shelf where books, pictures, and also things that the baby should not reach will fit.
IMPORTANT! If the room is small, you can combine zones and use folding pieces of furniture.
Choice of colors
What comes to mind first when people ask about flowers for newborns? Of course, it's pink for girls and blue for boys. And if you are not a fan of the “old school”, then it is worth remembering that there are many more colors, and each has delicate, pastel shades.
Although today even the rule is soft, light colors no longer so categorical. In essence, you can use any color, even black, but you have to do it with taste.
Photo gallery: colors in the nursery interior
Red curtains, pale pink walls and a red pattern on the ceiling - an invigorating combination. Orange nursery: two tones of orange on the walls, a lot of bright, floral textiles and toys Sunny children's room - delicate yellow, almost monochrome, but it is diluted by pale orange textiles Green walls, white furniture, walnut floor color - a very natural combination in an ecological children's room Plain walls of light turquoise color are perfectly complemented by light wood furniture Light ultramarine walls - an excellent basis for cheerful pictures. Light furniture gives an airy feel to the space. Noble brown goes well with warm green and turquoise. The room doesn't look gloomy Purple walls harmonize with light floors and white furniture Pale pink and light gray - very delicate combination, suitable for a baby Dark gray walls contrast sharply with white furniture and red textiles Black verticals contrast with the plain green walls - a bold decision
The first step is to decide on the main color that will prevail. When you have decided on it and its saturation ( pastel shade, bright or subdued), the rest becomes a matter of technique - there are harmonious combinations and disharmonious. They are usually found on color wheel, but today you can simply use sites that offer ready-made correct combinations flowers. For example coolors.co
Let us just draw your attention to the fact that contrasting (complementary) colors are usually used for accents; there should not be many of them in the interior. And even if you prefer white with light color nuances When finishing the walls and ceiling, the room can come to life only through furniture, decor, curtains, carpets and toys. So there really is a lot of freedom.
Let's consider one option in detail. Let's take the African design of a newborn's room.
And here's what it looks like in the form of a color palette. It conventionally indicates the proportion of each of the primary colors. You see that yellow (as the color of the savannah) is predominant.
And indeed, the walls of the nursery were first painted in this color, and then decorated with a fresco depicting thatched house, palm trees and animals.
However, the plot still needed to be supported in the interior. That's why they hang on the windows green curtains, repeating the shade of foliage, and the color of the upholstered furniture is in harmony with the color of the thatched house.
To complete the picture, only one nuance was needed: something colonial. Chandelier, wooden chair and a crib are elements that match the colonial style. Even so exotic style can be made quite reliable if you take care of the details.
How to decorate walls, floor and ceiling
The classic option is to leave the ceiling white and stick children's wallpaper with toys on the walls. But what's stopping you from going further? After all, you can paint anything on a wall of any color, or buy a ready-made vinyl applique for the wall, or hang pictures. In this case colorful wallpaper are no longer needed, plain colors or even paint are enough.
The ceiling can also participate in enlivening the room. For example, you can do it in advance suspended ceiling- there will be no harm from it, and you will choose the color or design on it at your discretion.
Many designers are inclined to “plant” a tree in the nursery in one way or another.
Most often this is an applique or drawing directly on the wall, but there are also volumetric trees, on which it is convenient to hang light bulbs or even toys.
And now, in order.
Floor
What you shouldn't do in this room is parquet or linoleum flooring. Otherwise, you can choose from any materials that have hygienic certificates. Parquet is not harmful, it’s just a shame, but on linoleum (as well as on laminate) you can slip. It is better to choose a material that:
- not afraid of frequent cleaning;
- easy to replace;
- not too expensive;
- not too stamped.
The best option would be a high-quality cork floor.
Walls
When planning to decorate the walls in the nursery, you should immediately think about the fact that the time is not far off when the child will get to them with markers, and even earlier he may have time to smear food on them. So the cheaper the coverage and the easier it is to renew, the better for everyone. If you decide to paint the walls, it is better to do it in advance so that all odors have time to completely disappear. A paper wallpaper buy with a reserve - it is possible that you will have to glue the pieces.
In addition to the already mentioned vinyl stickers, you can experiment with coloring wallpaper, 3D or just photo wallpaper, as well as soft wall panels.
Ceiling
In addition to what has already been said above about ceilings, remember that this is a place for a chandelier. What will it be like? Its light should not be in your eyes, and the cost should not be such that you would be very sorry if a child breaks it in the future.
By the way, simple white ceiling quite suitable for projecting stars and other images from a projector lamp onto it. This is also a kind of decoration. In addition, you have multi-colored lamps at your disposal.
ADVICE! Don’t go overboard with the design - the walls, ceiling, curtains and carpet should not be colorful at the same time.
Furniture
We’ve already talked a little about furniture above, but it’s time to look at it in detail.
Crib
On sale you will find:
- regular cribs with guardrails;
- cradles;
- cots with bassinets.
Those who tend to think about the future can choose a transformable crib. As long as the child fits in it, it will be his bed, then a small sofa on which to sit comfortably. Many current cribs are made with this in mind, so parents have quite a large choice.
Typically, all cribs have wheels so that you can easily transport it from place to place. But it is much easier to move the cradle.
Additional advantages of the crib are removable walls and adjustable bed height.
Choosing a suitable model is easy in cases where there is already a certainty about the design. As for ergonomics, when buying, you should focus on your height - will it be convenient to reach the child. The size of the crib also matters - standard or custom. In some cases it is worth making it to order.
Changing table
You don't have to buy a separate changing table. If there is little space, you can use an overhead model that is installed on top of the sides of the bed. Or buy a chest of drawers equipped with a changing place - this way you will save space. In the future, the chest of drawers may remain, but top part you just remove it. It is important that everything you need is at hand, so you can install a shelf above the changing table. It should also have compartments or shelves for diapers and other items.
Dresser or cabinet
It stores bed linen, diapers, clothes, consumables. If there is little space, you can make wall cabinets or put one pencil case. In any case, storage space will be useful at any age.
Baby feeding chair
Often, in addition to a chair with armrests, an ottoman for feet is also purchased. There are many models of chairs for mothers, but if there is no space, they can be neglected and the baby can be fed on the already mentioned pillow placed on the lap. It is only important that the feeding place be the same.
Textile
Fabrics in the nursery include bed linen and curtains, and this also includes the carpet on the floor.
Bed linen should be cotton. It is worth taking into account that wool can cause allergies, so not all natural materials welcome in the nursery. Synthetics usually do not cause allergies, but you should only take or make from them things that the child does not constantly come into contact with - for example, curtains. By the way, it is better to make the length of the curtains shorter so that only the window is covered. This is a concern for the future, when the child begins to walk and draw.
Practicality says that textiles are better than those that are easy to wash and iron. As for the rugs, they should also be easy to wash, because they will often take the blow.
We should also talk about the color of textiles. In the room with plain walls you can afford bright textiles, and where there is wallpaper with patterns, it is better to prefer plain fabric or with non-contrasting, simple pattern- polka dots, check. Sometimes a colorful carpet and stickers on the walls are enough to make a room bright and attractive.
Lighting
The light in a newborn's room should be general and spot, local. General light should not hit the eyes, the chandelier shade should diffuse it sufficiently so as not to strain the eyes.
Local light sources should be located near feeding and changing areas. They will be needed so that after night feeding or swaddling the baby falls asleep faster.
IMPORTANT! There should be no light sources either above or near the baby’s crib. This also applies to the wall against which the cradle stands.
A night light turned on all night in a baby's room is not necessary. He should get used to sleeping in the dark from the very beginning, because darkness is what is needed to produce melatonin.
No light source should be in the direct line of sight of the child lying in the crib.
In the future, you will have to make sure that all the lamps in the nursery are stable, and the wires are securely hidden behind decorative panels. The sockets will have to be covered with plugs. And one more thing: to prevent the lamp from causing a fire, do not place it next to the curtain.
A good solution is to use dimmable light bulbs. This will save money.
Decoration
If above decoration was considered as a way of finishing walls and ceilings, now we will talk about utilitarian objects, which can also be considered as a type of decor.
For example, toys. When you choose them, think about how they complement the interior you have created.
And those who are close to creativity are able to turn anything into decor. Small example: a beautiful fabric with a large childish pattern can be used to create a “leitmotif” for decorating a room - part of it will be used for sewing bed linen, decorative pillows, and images will be cut out from the remains and used as appliqués on various objects.
Another way to unite space with a common element is decoupage. Those who love this technique can cover pieces of furniture with cute napkins. If you maintain the style, then even dissimilar objects will be perceived holistically.
Let's get back to the toys. Handmade is always charming. Of course, you will have to take into account the style of the room, but craftswomen can do this. After all, homemade animals and dolls cannot be compared with purchased ones - they are much warmer than the latter.
In general, the children's room opens up space for the imagination of needlewomen - knitted rugs with cheerful colors for the floor, bright acrylic pom-poms like color accents on walls and furniture... there are many sources for inspiration. And every thing in the end is an expression of love.
Photo gallery: nursery options for a newborn boy
The finest gradation of shades of gray and yellow, plus the dominant white room in beige and cream tones. The furniture was chosen to contrast dark wood Variation nautical theme in a boy's nursery White furniture in the background turquoise walls. Bright color accents of green and turquoise textiles Blue furniture in the background light walls supported by a lampshade and rug of a similar color Contrasting children's room with dark furniture, beige walls and a white chair Traditional solution: pastel blue on the walls, white furniture Nursery for a newborn boy in eco-style: wood with a pronounced texture on the floor and in furniture, wood pattern on the wall 
Very delicate combination pastel colors With blue as the main one. Small accents bright color Blue and green on the walls, white furniture and bright accessories. The walls of the nursery are painted in different colors, one of which is slate black. An antique chest of drawers and a classic armchair stand out against its background. Warm and cold shades of gray - that’s the whole range of this calm and strict children’s room. Zoning using plasterboard partition- bright light from the window does not disturb the child’s sleep. Bleached shades of ultramarine on the walls and white furniture are a sterile combination, waiting for bright toys and accessories. Greenish-gray and cream are the main colors of this cozy children’s room. classic style ivory color - pure monochrome, reminiscent of daggerotype Textiles and accessories add life to this nursery. Light wood furniture is in harmony with blue walls Upholstered furniture and curtains of the same shade of blue, which looks good against the background beige walls. White furniture complements the range of pastel colors. A newborn’s bed looks like an island against the background of gray-blue and green walls. Dominant green walls balanced with white furniture, blue and yellow complement the cheerful palette, and red is given as an accent. Rich brown-pink walls contrast with white furniture 
Royal nursery for a girl - with pink walls, an unusual canopy and vertical striped textiles. The fresco creates the atmosphere of a spring park in the rain; accents of orange, blue and green are chosen tastefully A wavy red backlit panel decorates and vinyl decals liven up a cream wall Peach, pink in the trim and a floral print on the fabric are a great combination for a girly nursery Simple flowers are the leitmotif of the design of a nursery with white and pink furniture and pale lilac walls The geometry of the attic is emphasized different designs walls, the key of design is playing with pink of varying intensities. Colorful accents noticeably enliven the children's room with white furniture and white walls. Classic shapes does not overshadow the richness of colors - everything is decided in cream monochrome. Subtle nuances of cream make up the entire gamut in the design of this nursery. The wall is enlivened by a handwritten inscription Fantasy on the theme French classics creates a palace atmosphere in a newborn girl's room. The sharp contrast of cool gray and warm red and orange is balanced by white furniture and white decor on the wall. Floral print and pink and white accents make the nursery cozier. gray walls and white furniture A metal crib and a round mirror in a massive classic frame are the center of the composition of this nursery in gray and pink tones
The Chinese believe that from birth to six years of age, a child does not yet have a flow of energies that is different from the parent’s. This means you are free to follow your own taste in design. The main thing is that the zones that we have already talked about are clearly identified.
In relation to the parents' bedroom, the newborn's room should not be directly opposite, but still close.
You should not place your baby's room next to utility rooms. If this is not possible, “fence him off” from them - with a closet, a carpet, even a painting will do. And if they are opposite, then you should always close the doors.
In the nursery there should be no protrusions on the ceiling, especially load-bearing beams.
Nothing should ever be stored under a child's crib. If you still have drawers, then store in them only what is related to sleep.
And there should be no broken things in the room. Get rid of them right away. As well as from those that have not found use for themselves for a long time.
Design errors
Unfortunately, mistakes are not so rare when decorating a nursery. Let's look at the most typical one:
Excess. It can manifest itself in different ways: some people forget about proportion when they fill a child’s room with toys and things, others when they spend a lot of money on design, forgetting that the child will sooner or later get dirty, draw something, and he needs this freedom to some extent ; others, on the contrary, go too far, investing too little, because the cheapest on the market is usually the most harmful to health. Still others are so carried away by thematic design that they turn the room into a theatrical set, forgetting that a child is quite capable of doing without surroundings, using the power of imagination alone to turn the room today into pirate ship, and tomorrow - to space. If only the decor changed as often...
In addition to the above, you can point out that the smallest room is unlikely to suit a child for long, because children grow quickly and are prone to active games. It’s better to immediately allocate more space - then the living room will remain for adults.
The above is enough for you to agree: you should start preparing the room for the baby from the moment you become aware of pregnancy. After all, there is so much to do: carry out cosmetic repairs in the room for a newborn, make a lot of purchases, and how much work remains for your imagination! It takes months to do all this. It’s good if you have them in stock, but if time is running out, then start now.
When renovations begin in a children's room, parents try to decorate the interior in such a way that it is comfortable and cozy. Especially when it's a nursery for a newborn.
Little children are so defenseless and susceptible. So parents are wondering what design would be better suited so that the baby not only likes it, but does not affect his health and has a positive effect on his development.
General concepts when arranging a children's room
The main design idea for a nursery depends on whether your baby is a girl or a boy. There are some other points that need to be taken into account in any case.
Ecologically clean materials. This parameter should be taken very seriously. When choosing finishes or pieces of furniture for furnishing, pay attention to quality and ask sellers for certificates for these products.
The composition of the main elements must be free of harmful components. Because babies are very receptive; they are constantly touching something and stuffing everything into their mouths.
Safe furniture. One of the most important points. Usually a newborn baby is in a crib or in the arms of his parents. But don’t forget, children grow very quickly and as soon as they begin to move around the room on their own, falls and bruises begin.
Therefore, furniture must be safe without sharp corners and metal and glass elements.
Comfort. Little children are so gentle and sensual, when arranging their room accordingly, do not forget about convenience and comfort.
The interior should help in development. When designing a children's room for a newborn, do not forget that every day the baby, falling asleep and waking up, sees the general environment of the room. Therefore, the interior should help comprehensively, develop and bring joy.
Light sources in lighting. There is no need to block the windows, the room should be bright, and in the dark they will take care of it lighting fixtures. They are chosen carefully based on general style rooms.
In our article you will find the most interesting and unusual photos children's room for a newborn.
Probably the most creative and interesting task is arranging a nursery for a newborn boy.
The most the best option There will be a consultation with specialists who will help you choose the appropriate style. After all, only the right thing design solution will help you cope with the registration. For example, a nautical idea would look good in a boy’s nursery.
Today there are quite a lot modern options, which cope with stylistics.
You can pick up photo wallpapers or small drawings depicting fairy-tale animals.
Room for a little girl
If your family has a little girl, then the interior of the children's room for a newborn must be suitable. After all, it’s wrong if the decor is the same for both boys and girls.
Perception environment in children it begins from birth. More recently, designers began using pink and white tones when decorating a children's room for a newborn girl. They try by any means to create a corner for the little princess.
A light canopy in a delicate shade will help highlight the room and indicate that this is where the girl is.
When decorating walls, you need to be creative and sometimes use wallpaper with a pattern, but practical option will be the application regular wallpaper, on which children's art paintings or frames with photographs will be placed in further decoration. They highlight the general atmosphere of the room.
When decorating a nursery for your child, do not forget to take into account that the more you try, the happier the baby will be.
Photo of nursery design for a newborn
If you are pregnant, you have probably already thought about what to buy for your newborn.
There are so many plans: to buy clothes, furniture, care products, a stroller... Oh, and even toys and diapers!
In the children's goods store, my eyes widen.
Future parents look at the assortment in confusion, and sellers try to sell more things that are not really needed.
How not to make a mistake when choosing purchases for your unborn child? How to rationally distribute funds so that there is enough not only for the necessary things, but also for cute little things in the form of rattles and beautiful booties?
Sleep or furniture for the children's room.
For a comfortable sleep, a baby needs his own crib.
It could be small cradle, which will be useful for a child up to 4-5 months.
It is impractical, because soon you will have to buy a larger bed, but it is very cozy and looks beautiful in the interior of a children's room.
You can also buy classic bed.
Such a sleeping place will last for about 3 years, because it is a fairly large sleeping place, fenced on all sides: which means that it will not be scary to put both a newborn and a three-year-old child in the crib.
Dresser bed.
Such furniture significantly saves both space in the apartment and the budget: at a relatively low price you get a changing table, a chest of drawers, and a crib.
However, the sleeping place will not last long, because the child will grow up quickly, and the chest of drawers is a priori small for the amount of clothes and diapers that are usually on the shopping list for a newborn.
Transformable bed.
Very comfortable and also economical furniture that can be useful for a child from birth to 5 years.
The almost classic crib transforms into a regular bed (the bars are removed from one or both sides, the bottom is lowered) - and the cradle grows with the child.
There are options for a crib that can become a sofa, but this design is more expensive.
Which crib to buy is up to the parent to decide, but the requirements for the bed must be strictly observed:
- furniture material must be natural
- no toxic coating paints
- the bed must be safe
- comfortable
- and preferably beautiful
You also need to buy a high-quality orthopedic mattress for it.
If you can buy the simplest bed, then you can’t skimp on a mattress for a child.
What to buy for the crib?
- Crib bumpers or small ones soft pillows- they will protect the baby from drafts and shocks when he learns to roll over and crawl, and will also decorate the sleeping place.
- 3-4 sets of bed linen, preferably in soft colors and with a minimum of patterns on it. The material must be natural (usually 100% cotton).
- Blankets: 1 wool or down, 1 thin flannelette, which can be replaced with a high-quality children's blanket. The blanket filler should not be made of padding polyester - it is toxic to the baby. You won't need a pillow until you're a year old; if you want, you can place a folded diaper under your baby's head.
- Oilcloth or waterproof mattress cover.
- A night light so that you don’t have to turn on the central light to see how your child sleeps.
Mobile for the crib.
A beautiful musical design with toys rotating on it.
This device will definitely be interesting to the baby, but in the first month he is unlikely to appreciate it - rather, he will be scared or simply not pay attention.
Therefore, you can buy a mobile phone later.
Changing table and chest of drawers.
You can purchase these items separately, or you can buy a changing chest.
The design of the chest of drawers with a folding top is very convenient, which can be removed when the changing area is not needed and turned into a regular chest of drawers for things.
For your chest of drawers, you should definitely buy a changing mattress with soft sides and an oilcloth washable surface.
In addition to these required items, you can purchase:
- Bouncer cradle or electric swing
- Feeding chair
- Rack or cabinet for children's supplies.
Necessary things for feeding.
If you are planning on breastfeeding, you will need practically nothing.
From minimum set - bottle with nipple, imitating female breast(Avent has these, for example) and spoon in case you have to give medicine.
Breast pump should be purchased only if you plan to constantly be away from home and entrust feeding the child to relatives or a nanny. Or if you plan to pump milk and bottle feed your baby.
With proper breastfeeding and established lactation, you simply won’t need it.
Also, if you are concerned about the problem of inverted nipples, you need to buy nipple covers.
For the first time, you may need breast pads. But you shouldn’t buy too many of them: when lactation improves, milk will come only at the baby’s request and will not leak.
If for some reason you cannot provide breastfeeding to your child, you will need to purchase more different feeding devices:
- 2-3 bottles
- brush for washing them
- bottle warmer
- sterilizer
- set of children's dishes (for the future)
- thermal bag (if you often leave home with your newborn - to maintain the temperature of the mixture).
Bathing.
For the first months of a child’s life, you need to buy a special bathtub for bathing. But some parents prefer to wash the child immediately in a large bathtub.
It is also worth purchasing a water thermometer to determine what temperature the water is for bathing a newborn.
Not required, but possible is a bathing slide (it will allow you to comfortably place your child in the bathtub and free at least one of your hands) and an inflatable swimming circle (however, many children do not like it).
You will also need terry towels with a corner and a soft natural sponge for the body baby.
For the first time, all you need from bathing cosmetics is mild soap without sulfates, fragrances and parabens, which is suitable for children from birth and can be used for both body and hair. They can be used to wash the baby and wash their hair.
A large number of oils, shampoos, and gels are simply useless - it’s more of a marketing ploy and a desire to sell more products than a necessity.
Bathing toys will be needed after 4-5 months, when the baby can already sit in the water, but before they are simply not needed.
Cloth.
Choosing clothes for a child is a pleasant and exciting activity not only for mom, but also for dad. Of course: tiny blouses and rompers are so cute and beautiful...
However, it should be remembered that the newborn grows quickly, and the initial 56 child size quickly turns into 62, then 68 and then increasing.
Therefore, in order not to waste money that could be useful for more necessary things, you should limit yourself to the following.
Clothes for newborns.
Form the list depending on the time of year the child was born.
- Envelope for discharge. This is definitely beautiful thing, but not the most necessary.
- The prices for envelopes are high, and they will only be useful once. Therefore, it’s worth taking a closer look at the blanket envelope, which you can then use to cover your baby during a walk, or you can immediately buy a beautiful walking envelope.
- Vests or blouses (warm and thin, 3-4 pieces)
- Sliders 3-4
- Bodysuit with short and long sleeves (one of each type)
- Slip or bodysuit (1-2 pieces)
- Thin and warm hat
- Socks 1-2 pairs (baby’s feet will grow very quickly, so you can take sizes for growth)
- Anti-scratch pads (2 pairs per shift)
- Warm nights or booties for a walk
- Suit or overalls for walking. You can use a walking envelope.
Toys.
In the first month, the newborn pays almost no attention to rattles and other toys. But after 3-4 weeks the baby will be interested in looking at various beautiful objects.
What toys should I buy for my child?
Rattles.
- The very first ones are rattle pendants. While the child cannot hold objects in his hand, you can hang them in the crib.
- Then after a few months you will need ring rattles, teethers and rustling toys.
- To develop coordination, you can buy your child toys-bracelets or socks with bells.
Mobile.
There are mobile phones of different prices and configurations. There are mechanical ones and there are electronic ones. The choice is up to you.
But you should remember that you need to hang the mobile at a distance of at least 30 cm from the baby’s eyes and not above his head, but in front, so as not to provoke the development of strabismus.
Play mat.
The thing is quite controversial. It is needed for 1-2 months, and it is unlikely that you will be able to buy an inexpensive play mat (if you only buy the toy second-hand - but why would you use second-hand children's products?).
An analogue of a play mat is a crib above which you can hang various soft, rustling toys on strings: both simple and safe.
Electric swing.
They come in different prices and designs: from inexpensive simple cradles to super gadgets for 20-30 thousand rubles.
Electric swings serve a great assistant parents, keeping the child occupied for a while, but whether to buy a swing or not is up to you to decide.
They will be useful only until the child learns to roll over and crawl - then he will crawl out of them, and this device will become dangerous for the baby.
Other gadgets for newborns.
These are optional products, but they are often offered to parents, assuring them that they are indispensable!
Video baby monitor and baby monitor.
These are devices that help you keep an eye on your baby if you are not in the room with him. But in reality, such gadgets are needed if you live in big house, especially two-story ones. In a familiar apartment, even a large one, you will always hear the cry of a child. And you shouldn’t leave your baby for a long time even with a video baby monitor.
Cocoonababy.
Fashionable cradle for a newborn. However, you won’t be able to buy a cocoonababy inexpensively. And it will be useful to the child for a maximum of 1 month. Therefore, think carefully about the purchase, because its price is in the range of 10-12 thousand rubles. But you can ask for this gadget as a gift.
ITherm. Fashionable smart thermometer.
Allows you to measure your child's temperature in real time. Placed on the baby's shoulder like a bracelet and synchronized with a smartphone. It costs about 5,000 rubles, so it is also a controversial item on the list of necessary purchases for a newborn.
At first glance, the above list for a child is huge! However, everything can be acquired gradually, as needed and possible.
Remember that first of all, a child needs the love and care of his parents - this is paramount for him.
