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Baby Furniture -
Planning
for the Baby Furniture
The above checklist is a just a guideline to
those items that you might require in a nursery. Evaluate the space that is
available in the room that you will use as a nursery and check out the sizes
of the larger baby furniture items to ensure that they will fit in an
appropriate part of the room. If you have limited space try to ensure that any
items of furniture can be of dual purpose, for example, double up a dresser as a
changing table and make sure that you take this into consideration when you
are making your purchase. Next decide on your budget and take into account any
items that might be passed on to you from friends and family. The
growth rate of babies is so speedy that many items become redundant without
any real wear - the tradition of passing on nursery furniture and clothes is
therefore a sensible one - but check out any potential safety hazards detailed
in the next section.
Used
or second hand baby furniture - potential hazards
The tradition of passing on used furnishings is, as we have already stated, a practical and sensible solution whether you
have restrictions due to a limited budget or not. Used baby furniture can be
found at thrift stores or in many local garage sales. There are, however, some
potential safety hazards that must be taken into consideration.
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The age of the used
furniture. The latest up to date safety inspection procedures and
regulations ensure that baby furniture
adheres to the highest safety regulations. This is not the case with
older furniture.
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Painted
used infant furniture. Not recommended due the possibility of paint or
lead poisoning
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Used
infant furniture with loose joints. Not recommended due the possibility
of causing an injury.
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Cribs
with bars more than 2 inches apart. Not
recommended due the possibility of causing strangulation.
Arranging
Baby Furniture in the Nursery - potential hazards
Arranging furnishings
also brings with it some potential safety hazards:
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Heaters.
Do not place portable heaters near the crib
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Windows.
Do not place a crib next to a window that has blinds and therefore
cords once again the possibility of strangulation must be considered
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Loose
objects such as lamps, plants or ornaments. Do
not place a crib near any objects that the baby could pull on top of
him.
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Shelves.
Do
not place a crib under
shelves - once again loose objects could fall on her
Arranging Baby Furniture in the
Nursery - Feng Shui
Many
people are interested in and how they can arrange baby furniture in the
nursery according to these old Eastern principles. Feng shui is all about living in harmony with nature and the universe. By incorporating the principles of
Feng shui into the nursery you can provide a peaceful but yet energizing room.
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Cleaning
Baby Furniture -
Ensure a thorough cleansing routine is adopted
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Playroom
Colors. Western
decorating trends and baby furniture colors currently favor the bright
principle colors such as bright red and bright blue - these are
believed to stimulate and would be appropriate for a playroom but
would not be deemed suitable for a nursery.
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Baby Furniture Nursery
Colors. Pastel shades are
believed to encourage
serenity and rest. Choose furniture wherever possible in these
light shades
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Soft
lighting assists in creating a peaceful room
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Soothing
music also assists in creating a peaceful room
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Baby Furniture - the
crib. Do
not place under a window or in direct line with the door
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Water
features. Do not place any water features in a nursery
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Plants.
Plants will
stimulate a flow of beneficial chi energy in the room. But
remember that this could be a potential hazard so don't place a crib
near any objects that the babe could pull on top of him.
Checklists for
New Born Babies !
We have tried to compile a really useful set of checklists indicating quantities as
well as content. We have also added useful information on each category such
as the sections on this page relating to baby furniture. The newborn checklist, or layette
checklists, have
been categorised into the following sections - please click the link of your
choice for more useful and non-commercial information:
Baby
Furniture
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