We all want what is pretty for our little one’s nursery! But we often tend to forget that the decor items we choose should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also well thought out. Each item that we pick aids in shaping the child’s mind and behavioural patterns.
The following décor items would do exactly that:
Play Tent
Setting up a fun and exciting play tent in the child’s room is an essential décor item for the nursery. Parents often miss the advantages of a play tent and the joy it brings to kids. The tent encourages your young ones to become little dreamers and curious adventurers by creating a cosy nook for them to sit and read in, or to think up all the possible make-believe stories they can.
It also enhances the child’s social skills, as parents can encourage children to have fun play dates in the tents. It teaches them cooperation, tolerance, listening and communication skills. Apart from all this fun, children can develop their motor skills by running or moving around and crawling in and out of their play tents.
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Rocking Chair
A rocking chair is a great addition to your nursery décor! Parents will be super happy with this piece of furniture, as it is a great way to calm babies. Studies show that rocking has a soothing effect on babies and helps them sleep with ease and can be far less frustrating for parents.. Rocking also has a range of physiological and emotional benefits for babies.
It is also a known fact that with premature babies, parents need to extra careful & mindful. An important aspect is the close proximity of a parent to the baby – like using soothing tones, gentle massages, swaddling and rocking their babies in their arms. Hence, a rocking chair is helpful to parents as they can interact closely with their babies and it offsets some of the developmental delays that might occur in premature babies.
Crib/ Bassinette
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A crib should be safe and comfortable since the baby sleeps in it for at least 16-17 hours of the day. It should have visibility (not walled up from all sides) so that the baby camera covers all areas inside the crib. Most importantly, the mattress in the crib should be chosen carefully. The mattress should be the firmest and the lightest, which usually means a foam mattress.
These are generally easier to manoeuver considering you will have to change the sheets often. A vinyl cover (mattress protector) is useful, preventing the mattress from getting wet/staying wet & keeping away allergens.
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Bedding
The kind of bedding you surround your child with is also very important. Visual stimulation for a child is a must, especially at their developmental stage. The bedding definitely needs to be soft and comfortable so that it doesn’t hurt their sensitive skin and should also be such that it helps their psychological growth.
For example, research proves that the retina of a newborn is not fully developed and they can only focus between 8-15 inches away. Babies respond well to high contrasts at this age of 0-4 months. Black and white, being the highest form of contrast, is the easiest for your baby to perceive these first few months. These contrasts send the strongest visual signals to their brain, which helps their vision and stimulates brain development.
Baby Mobiles
Baby cot mobiles are not only a great accessory to enhance the aesthetics of your baby’s nursery/crib, but also a great tool for stimulation and education as they keep the child engaged. These mobiles come in handy as they are hung in close proximity to the cribs just enough so its visible to newborns. Babies usually get intrigued by these moving objects above them, which helps in the development of their motor skills as they try to reach out and grab them. Musical cot mobiles also come in handy, as they offer great entertainment to the baby or serve as a lullaby to put them to sleep.
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