Creating a bedroom for your newborn baby is a thrilling and often overwhelming experience. If you're a first time parent, you might be at a loss as to what items you should put in your newborn bedroom. Some items, such as a crib, are obviously important, but do babies really need all of the items in their rooms that people think they do?
Many new parents struggle with building a newborn bedroom, but practicality and common sense are more important than anything.
Rocking Cribs
Whether your baby has his or her own bedroom or is sharing yours, organization is one of the key elements to building their space. Cabinets and shelving are good places to store clothing, diapers, baby wipes and anything else you might need to grab in a matter of seconds. There's nothing more annoying for parent and baby than trying to find a diaper at 2 a.m.! Even just a simple bookshelf can suffice as a storage space.
Many parents think a changing table is a requirement of a newborn bedroom, but it's not as necessary as you may think. A soft changing pad on top of a dresser works just as well as an expensive changing table. While a baby only needs a changing table for 18 to 24 months, a dresser can last for many more years. You can also keep diapers and baby wipes in one of the drawers to quickly grab when needed. This will save you money and a lot of newborn bedroom space.
A rocking chair seems like a frivolous item, but you'll be thankful you have one on late nights up with baby. Invest in a comfortable one so you can rock your baby back to sleep while relaxing yourself. You may even want to match it with existing furniture in your home so you can move it into another room when the baby doesn't need it in their room anymore. Some kind of rocking chair or baby swing would also be a good item to add to your infant's room. When it comes to this larger furniture, try to keep it around the perimeter of the room so there's no risk of you tripping over it in the dark.
Having a baby is all about figuring out what works for you and your child. When shopping for your newborn bedroom, keep in mind that things might change after the baby gets there. Some items will seem completely useless, and some will be used more often than you think.