The NurseryWhen you first bring home your newborn, it’s recommended they sleep in your bedroom until they are around six months old. This is recommended for a number of reasons, including the fact parents will be within each reach if the baby fusses during the night or needs feeding. However, this isn’t to say you can’t create your dream nursery until they are sleeping in it. Visualizing the nursery and creating it is one fun way to prepare the home and you can decorate it however you wish, but it is suggested that pastel colors will promote a soothing, relaxing atmosphere, ideal for settling the baby for the night. Transforming Key RoomsWhile it’s obvious that creating the nursery is key when you are bringing a new baby home, don’t forget it’s also important to transform the rest of the home. For example, your kitchen may currently include basic appliances but to make your life easier, you may want to incorporate more. With this in mind, here are some ideas of how to transform two key rooms:
- The Kitchen: Before the baby arrives, you should reassess your current kitchen layout and ensure you add any key appliances which will help your life run a bit more smoothly. For example, adding a washer and dryer can make sure you can clean the baby’s clothes quickly and easily and keep these two essential areas close together. In this instance, opting for professional washer and dryer installation is crucial as it will reduce the risk of the appliances being set up incorrectly and causing more issues down the line.
- The Bathroom: There’s no denying that your life is going to change drastically once you bring your new baby home, especially if it’s your first child. That’s why it’s crucial to create one room where you can retreat to after a long day and indulge in some much needed ‘me time.’ If you have a bath within your bathroom, why not transform this room into a zen-like spa? This transformation doesn’t need to be one which costs a lot of money, either. All you need to do is invest in some spa bath products, candles, and maybe a bath caddy where you can place a book or your tablet.
- Drowning. Never leave a full bath unattended, and always place the toilet lid down in the toilet. While your young child should never be left unattended, there are times when your back is turned, so ensure that there is no potential for a drowning risk in your bathroom. The same goes for ponds and pools – always have them covered up when not in use, and never let your child out of your sight around open water.
- Asphyxiation. Ensure that loose blind and curtain ties are out of reach, or even better, not needed as part of your design. There are many styles that are cord-free nowadays, so think sensibly and avoid silly accidents by purchasing these.
- Trauma and falls. Use stairgates, and keep them across as habit. Place pillows and blankets around your toddler’s bed if they’re in the habit of being able to climb out.