Preparing your baby’s nursery

Bear in mind while preparing the nursery that this room may be your baby’s bedroom for many years to come. This room may also sleep other babies you plan to have.

Make it as beautiful and stimulating as possible. Your baby may spend quite a lot of time in this room so make it a place he wants to be.

Make changes to the room after birth so the environment suits your baby’s personality. Create an area for exercise activities, as well as play and fun. Consider that the room might be a place that he studies when he starts school as well as a haven for him to relax and call his own.

As for the most important recommendations that help you pick and design an exceptional room for the new baby, we list the following:

- Pick an appropriate room away from the living room and close to the parents’ room
- Choose a colourful paint that can be cleaned easily
- According to interior designers, parents should choose an easy to clean, non-slip floor such as rough ceramic. During the summer, you can leave the floor as it is but during the winter cover it with a carpet to keep the room warm. Do not use adhesive to fix the carpet as it will be difficult to remove.
- Ensure the windows have child safety locks and that the room lets in plenty of natural light
- Place a light fitting at the centre of the room. Interior designers recommend using fluorescent lamps because it is similar to day light.
- Select furniture that is child proof and useable for a toddler.
- Fit plenty of storage space so the room (and the rest of the house) can be kept tidy
- As for the baby’s bed, choose a low-height bed with smooth edges. Place the bed parallel to or opposite the windows.