The appearance of a newborn baby in the family is the most joyful and important event, which, however, is associated with considerable, but very pleasant chores, including the arrangement of a children's room. It should be as comfortable as possible for the child, so you need to think through all the details of the design to the smallest detail. About how to properly equip a nursery for a newborn, and will be discussed in this article.
Colors: general recommendations
First you need to decide on a palette of colors that will become dominant in the baby's room. Experts recommend not to get involved in dark tones, as they will surely make the room gloomy. Too bright colors will also not work, because they can frighten a child, thereby having a negative effect on his unformed psyche. The ideal option is calm pastel colors, for example, light lilac, beige, pale blue, peach, pink, etc.
Many parents are sure that the colors of the design of the room for the newborn should be selected, taking into account the gender of the baby. However, in fact, this is unprincipled, because the crumb at this age is absolutely all the same. When the child grows up and begins to express his own opinion about the decoration of his room, you can make repairs taking into account his wishes.
In the event that no changes are planned in the near future, then it is, of course, worth considering the gender of the baby. The room for the newborn girl, made in pink or peach colors, will look very organic, while the boys will appreciate the blue. And both of them will suit universal colors - lilac, beige and lime. However, let's talk about this in more detail.
The color scheme of the room for the newborn girl
Soft pink always looks good, but the main thing is not to overdo it with it. It must be diluted with other tones, for example:
- azure or turquoise - such shades are the best suited to pink;
- gray - it is a classic companion color;
- beige - against its background, soft pink will look much brighter;
- chocolate - it’s enough to use this color in textiles (a rim for a crib or a plaid), as well as in furniture (an adult chair or drawers for storing toys); he perfectly emphasizes the dignity and grace of pink.
In the room for the girl, beige shades in combination with lilac or light green will look very interesting.
The color scheme of the room for a newborn boy
Often such rooms are decorated in a strict "male" palette, where there are blue, gray, brown and even black colors. Psychologists say that such a children's room for a newborn boy will gradually bring up seriousness, determination and perseverance in him. However, using such dark tones, do not forget that they must be combined with light colors: beige, sky blue, light gray or white.
Room decoration
Before starting repairs, it is necessary to determine priorities. Safety comes first. This means that all materials must meet such requirements as environmental friendliness and harmlessness. Practicality comes second.
It is no secret that children study this world by touching surfaces and objects, which are sometimes tested for strength, so everything should be reliable and as small as possible. In third place is maximum comfort. It is necessary to create a pleasant homely atmosphere in the room of a newborn baby so that it is calm and comfortable.
Ceiling decoration
Now, tension models have come into fashion, which allow you to make the room the most interesting and bright. However, it is worth remembering that the materials from which they are made are not always safe for newborn children. That is why it is better to abandon them immediately.
But you can always decorate the ceiling with paint. In this case, you need to include your imagination and make a little effort to make it original and interesting for the crumbs. Surely the baby will appreciate if, for example, a sun with clouds or a rainbow are painted on it. Also, some figures made of drywall, with a not very bright backlight, will look good.
Wall decoration
This can be done in two ways: paint or wallpaper. However, in any case, the materials must be completely harmless. Choosing a paint, you can be sure that the baby will practically not be able to damage such a surface. When a child grows up, it's time to refresh the design. You can completely or partially repaint the walls or make any additions, for example, with paints of other colors to draw patterns or animals. This is not so difficult to do, as various stencils are sold in stores. Using them, you can create a unique design, and the baby, in turn, will appreciate your work.
As for wallpaper, themed children's drawings, for example, with flowers, bunnies, bears, trains, etc., will look great in a room for a newborn. Do not forget that too bright and colorful colors do not always have a positive effect on the psyche of a child. Plain wallpaper can also be glued to the walls. So that they are not very boring, they are decorated with vinyl stickers or hang several small frames with pictures.
When choosing wallpaper, you must consider their quality. They must be firmly held on the walls, otherwise the child will probably try to tear them off. Washable options make it possible to quickly get rid of all contaminants. The texture of the wallpaper can be smooth and voluminous. The second option is even preferable, as it will certainly attract the attention of the baby and to some extent affect the development of fine motor skills.
Floor covering
In the nursery for the newborn, everything should be safe. This rule also applies to gender. And it should be warm and environmentally friendly. Parquet flooring fully meets these requirements, but with the condition that it will have a matte texture, and not slippery varnished, on which the child may fall and get injured.
Also for these purposes, linoleum is quite suitable. The stores offer a large selection of this coating, with children's drawings printed on it. Linoleum is not slippery and easy to wash.
Room Zoning
The interior of the room for the newborn must be equipped as comfortably as possible for both the baby and his mother. And this will help us to divide the room into zones. Ideally, there should be five:
- Sleeping area. This is a very important area where the crib will be located. It must be chosen, taking into account some aspects. First of all, it should be located away from the window, since bright light will penetrate into the room from the street, and from possible drafts. Also, the crib should not be near the door, otherwise extraneous sounds can prevent the baby from falling asleep. In addition, it is undesirable to have a bed at the external wall of a house or apartment, as it may turn out to be cold. Some parents wonder what temperature in the room for the newborn will be optimal. Pediatricians recommend keeping the mark at 18-22 ⁰C.
- Feeding area. At first, this procedure will take a lot of time and be repeated quite often, so mom needs to get comfortable. The most suitable place for this may be a comfortable chair.
- A place to care for the baby. There should be all the items that you might need for daily procedures, such as changing a diaper or treating an umbilical wound. The most convenient for this may be a small changing table. However, there is not always a place for him. Therefore, it can be replaced with a changing mat, which can easily be placed, for example, on a chest of drawers or a sofa. All hygiene products should be stored here.
- Parent's corner. It is necessary in case the child becomes ill. Then one of the parents will be there permanently, including at night. That is why in the room for the newborn it is necessary to place a small, but comfortable sofa, which could be folded out and folded at any time, turning it in this way into a full-fledged sleeping place.
- Game Zone. The baby will spend the first six months of his life in his crib and on his mother’s hands, but the time will come when he wants to learn this world on his own. Then you need a place for active games. It is desirable that such a site be freed from any furniture and located in a well-lit part of the room. Up to eight months there may be a playpen or a small rug. Also, a children's tent here will come in handy, because the child will have personal space, and toys can be stored in a drawer or basket.
Necessary furniture
First of all, let's talk about the crib. Many parents prefer a cradle, which is very convenient for a newborn. However, the child grows very quickly, and still have to buy a crib. By the way, some models are equipped with a removable pendulum mechanism, with which you can rock the baby. Sometimes parents place four-poster beds to protect the child from bright light. I must say that such protection is not always effective, but it accumulates dust, which may be unsafe for the baby.
It is advisable to place a small but comfortable chair for mothers in one of the corners of the room for the newborn. The photos presented in the article show that this arrangement is very convenient. The chair can be supplemented with a foot pouf and several pillows.
The chest of drawers will become an indispensable piece of furniture in which diapers and crumbs will be stored, and one or two drawers can be allocated for hygiene products. A changing mat will also lie comfortably on it if there is no special table. The dresser can be placed in the corner or near one of the walls of the children's room. In this way, a compact sofa is also arranged so that it is both comfortable and does not interfere with free passage.
Lighting
It is desirable that it be scattered, because one source will either be very bright or will not be able to provide enough light. Especially you need to take care of the game area, which will be often used, which means it should be well lit. On this site you can hang a ceiling chandelier, and on the walls - a few sconces. It is enough to light the crib with a nightlight so that the child does not begin to fear the dark, and equip the feeding area with a stable floor lamp.
Toys
They are certainly necessary, as they make the design truly childish and interesting. However, do not overload the room with them, because the baby can quickly lose interest in them. In addition, a large number of toys is a source of dust. For a child, only a few of them will be enough. And then they will need to be periodically changed.
Some more useful tips
Following these recommendations, you can design a room for a newborn in such a way that it will be not only interesting, but also comfortable for both the crumbs and their parents:
- sockets need to be positioned higher and covered with special plugs, then the child will not be able to put his fingers in there;
- furniture for the nursery is better to choose with rounded rather than sharp corners, because they can injure the child;
- all more or less heavy objects must be securely fixed so that the baby does not accidentally tip them over.
Do not overload the nursery with numerous unnecessary items. It is necessary to limit only to the most necessary, and then there will be a lot of free space for unhindered and safe movement of the child, as well as for games, when he grows up.