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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Designing a Nursery

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Designing a Nursery

February 18, 2022 By Fatherhood Factor Team Leave a Comment

Nurseries are unique places. They’re where our little ones start their journeys as new members of our families. It’s essential to make the nursery perfect because this will be the room that your newborn spends most of their time in. This article will discuss some of the common mistakes to avoid when designing a nursery so that you can make this special place as safe and as stimulating as possible.

Choosing the Wrong Paint Color

Most parents opt for bright and colorful hues for their little one’s room. But this can be a big mistake because there’s a high chance your child will outgrow that intense color in the near future. Choosing a subtle or neutral color ensures the paint color will grow with your child. Want to have a colorful room without having to deal with a repaint in the next few years? Consider using a removable wallpaper so you can get the fun without the commitment.

Not Considering the Baby’s Needs

The number one mistake you can make when designing a nursery is not considering the baby’s needs. You want your nursery to look adorable, of course, but you don’t want to sacrifice safety for appearances. Keep blankets and other accessories out of the crib to avoid suffocation, and avoid placing items above the crib that they could grab or that could fall on top of them. As you work on the design, be mindful and think about whether something could endanger your child before you go through with it.

Not Planning for Storage Space

Many new parents make the mistake of not planning for storage space in their nurseries. It’s easy to underestimate the sheer number of things your baby will need, but let me tell you: it’s a lot. To contain this motley assortment of things, include plenty of shelves and cabinets to store all your child’s clothes, diapers, toys, and other essentials. You might even want to consider adding a closet if you have the room.

Not Thinking Ahead

Another big mistake parents make when designing a nursery is not thinking ahead. When kids are young, they grow quickly. The clothes you bought for them last week? They’ll outgrow those in a month. Their crib? Once they hit the year and a half mark, most kids are ready to switch to a toddler bed! To accommodate this rapid growth, choose modular furniture, like a crib that converts into a toddler bed or a cube organizer that you can use to store a wide variety of items.

These are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when designing a nursery. It’s essential to think about the size of the space and what furniture will fit best in it before settling on any pieces. You’ll also want to consider how much storage you’ll need for all your baby’s things. Remember, a nursery should be designed with both parents’ needs in mind, so be prepared to make compromises so that both you and your partner can take care of your baby comfortably.

About Fatherhood Factor Team

Fatherhood Factor is a collective of authors intent on journaling the musings and epiphanies of a father’s life…. whether that be through product, book, film, or service recommendations, or the occasional rant.

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