Baby Room

Designing a baby room is a task that every parent undertakes with boundless fervor and enthusiasm. However, when trying to plan everything in a rush, a common misconception is forgetting to differentiate between style and safety, which could put children at possible risk.

This article focuses on common mistakes to never make when planning and decorating a baby’s room!

What is the best decoration for the nursery? Mistakes to avoid

Expectant parents can’t wait to start creating the perfect cocoon for their children. But before embarking on the purchase of a crib, a changing table, a chest of drawers, and so on, and especially before rolling up your sleeves to paint the newborn’s room, it will be necessary to do their homework and become well informed about what is permitted and safe, and what is not.

Read on and find out how to successfully decorate a baby’s room without making common mistakes.

Don’t wait until the last minute to decorate your baby’s room

One of the most common mistakes when decorating the baby’s room is that parents put off fittings and cosmetic work. Fresh paint, among other things, could give off gases for weeks, which is harmful to the newborn.

It is therefore necessary to take care of the painting well in advance to have the necessary time to ventilate the space well and adapt it to the baby.

It is essential to always choose paints with low odor or without VOC to reduce the level of toxicity to the strict minimum. Invest in eco-friendly, VOC-free, and formaldehyde-free baby furniture.

Avoid dangerous accessories

Wall hangings and many other heavy wall decor items should be avoided in your baby’s room. This is probably the most dangerous mistake when decorating, even if these accessories are installed correctly.

It is better to prefer something lighter to hang ideally at a high and inaccessible height for your baby. Also, avoid hanging anything directly above your infant’s head because if the object falls, it can injure your baby.

The simpler the baby room decoration, the safer it will be. Don’t be tempted by fancy decorations and accessories, such as a lace or beaded pillow. These can end up directly in the infant’s mouth, creating the worst possible situation. While planning and decorating your newborn’s room, think like a toddler.

Do not prefer what is modern to what is functional

In a rush to make their baby’s room adorable, many parents choose fashion over function, which is obviously a big mistake. Often, furniture and accessories that look modern and pretty, are not practical enough.

Prefer what will work for you and your newborn and whose design matches your idea of a welcoming, comfortable and safe bedroom. For example, it does not matter whether the curtains match the bedding or not.

Check if these block enough light from the window – this is essential not only to protect the newborn from overheating, but also to provide the optimal darkness for the best possible sleep. You can hire any professional interior designer to help you design your baby’s room.

Be careful with the carpet!

Laying carpet in your baby’s room might seem like the best option to protect the newborn and give him all the comfort he needs. But research shows carpets and rugs could be a breeding ground for the spread of bacteria, fungi, and harmful toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, acetaldehyde, PFOA, and perchloroethylene.

When choosing the rug or carpet for your baby’s room, opt for a model that is free from common toxins, including VOCs, EVA foam, glues, PVC, BPA, polyurethane foam etc.

Don’t Choose Toys Just Because They’re Cute

Make sure the toys are appropriate and safe for your toddler. Since babies put everything in their mouths, it is important to only offer your loud items that are safe and, of course, that does not present a choking hazard.

Avoid products that contain plastic or toxic wood and pay attention that the paints used present the eco-label. Always choose organic, eco-friendly, and non-toxic toys.

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