When a baby arrives in the family we have to provide a cozy and pleasant space that provides security and comfort.
The room in the house that is destined for the baby's room must meet certain premises to meet their needs, both during the first months of life and later.
There he will sleep, play, read and spend much of his time. Therefore, we will give some clues about how the baby's room should be.
Choose the room for the baby
The baby's room must receive natural light, good ventilation and be as quiet as possible.
If we have the possibility to choose, that is of wide dimensions but that the amplitude does not make you lose privacy. Let it not be too cold nor too hot.
It is also very important that the baby's room be as close as possible to that of the parents.
The walls of the baby's room
The decoration of the walls of the room is the first thing to decide and based on this plan the rest of the room.
First you have to decide the color. For the first years, neutral colors that transmit serenity such as beige, havana, light green or if we already know sex are preferable, we can opt for the traditional pink and blue but in soft tones.
More or less after two years we can provide stronger color notes to stimulate their creativity. We must not forget that the room is also a playground.
Then it is very important the type of paint. Water-based, non-toxic and washable paints are preferable, even better if it is an ecological paint free of heavy metals.
In the case of choosing paper to decorate the walls, it must be washable, especially when you start drawing everything.
When the child is a little older we can opt for a type of playful paint such as magnet paint or slate paint. Or we can paste decorative vinyl on the walls that give an original touch to the room and also entertain.
Once the walls are ready you can choose to decorate them with a composition of paintings with children's motifs or with pictures of the baby, but without reloading. Vinyl is also a good option but it has the disadvantage that if we get bored soon we must also change the paint.
The lighting of the baby's room
If the room is not too big, just a zenith light and an indirect light. It is necessary to take full advantage of the natural light that enters through the windows, so the curtains should be translucent and light in light tones.
It is preferable to avoid fluorescent tubes and halogen lamps.
As for the electrical installation, care must be taken that no cables remain within reach of the child and that they are always fixed to the wall.
The floor of the baby's room
As for the ground, the fundamental premises are safety and cleanliness since as soon as he starts crawling and then walking the child will be in permanent contact with the ground.
The carpets better discard them because they accumulate mites and in case of putting carpets choose those that are washable.
It is also important that it be a strong and durable material to withstand the hustle and bustle of children. A good option, in addition to decorative, is the linoleum floor. We must not recharge l Once the baby's first months have been completed, we can choose to cover an area of the room with a rubber mat, a soft and safe surface that we must clean frequently.
The materials
When choosing furniture, opt for solid wood with natural finishes, avoid agglomerates and varnishes.
As for textiles, both bedding and curtains and carpets should be made of natural fibers such as cotton to avoid allergies. You also have to keep in mind that they are easily washable, when it comes to children it is essential.
Furniture
The right choice of furniture is key. We must not recharge the room believing that it will look more complete and beautiful. Remember that less is more. During the first year, a crib (the star piece of furniture), a comfortable or changing table furniture is enough and if you have room, perhaps a closet. Later a piece of furniture will be needed to store the toys and if there is space a desk or a table with chairs for the child to play.
Today we can find convertible furniture that is ideal for the children's room as they accompany the child's growth. There are many parents who opt for convertible cribs, but others doubt their practicality and choose to assemble the room with separate furniture.
