Guide to create a safe nursery for your little bundle of joy

by Groshan Fabiola I try to cover as many topics as I can

Are you waiting for your first child? Then it is understandable that you are worried and you want to make sure that your house is safe. If you want to baby-proof your home, then you should start with the nursery, because this is the first space they will enter. For the first months, they will spend the most of their time here, and until they will not learn to crawl, they will not get into the other rooms of your house. The nursery should be the safest room in the house, so you should check for possible dangers. If you have no idea where to start from, you should check the next guide, because it will help you understand better, how you can create a safe room for your baby.

Use non-toxic paint for the walls

It does not matter if the room is already painted or not, you will have to repaint it now, because in a nursery there has to be used only non-toxic paint. Check if the paint you want to purchase contains no volatile organic components, because they increase the risk of having health issues. Actually, when you find out that you are waiting for a baby, you should consider painting the entire house with this type of paint, because standard paint can increase the risk of the baby experiencing birth defects or other health issues. If you are the future mom, you should not stay in the house while the walls are painted. Also, make sure that the rooms of the house you plan to paint are properly vented, because it is important for the paint to be dry when you enter the house.

You should not use crib bumpers

There are parents who take the nursery proofing too far, but you should know that there is a fine limit between making the space safe and over proofing. For example, there are parents who install bumpers on the crib of the baby, because they are afraid that the little one will hit their head or they will slip their arms or legs through the crib. But specialists warn parents to not install crib bumpers, because they are more dangerous for babies than getting their legs through the crib. They are made from fabrics that can be a danger to your baby’s life if they roll their face over them. There are not few the cases when babies suffocated because they got their face stuck against the bumper.

Do not hang heavy things on the nursery walls

Every parent wants the nursery to look beautiful when they will welcome the little one, but you have to pay attention to the decorating items you use. For now, there is no need to hang a mirror on the walls of the nursery, because the baby will not check their outfit any time closer. Also, you should not hang heavy artwork on the walls, if you want to decorate them, an option would be to paint them. If you want to use artwork, then you should go with canvases because they are lightweight. In case you attach decorations above the crib make sure they are lightweight, and they are secured on the walls. You should not use ribbons, cords or strings to attach things on walls.

Choose the crib carefully

The majority of parents do not consider the crib a potential danger, but if it is not a high-quality one, it can damage your baby’s health. You should make sure that the mattress of the crib does not emit toxic chemicals, because there is where your little one will sleep. The mattresses release toxic chemicals because of the heat produced by the body of the baby. The chemicals will get directly into the respiratory system of the baby, and this can lead to health issues. If you want to make sure that the mattress is not a threat to your baby’s health then you should consider buying one that is organically certified. It is advisable to check the entire room to see if there are toxins present. Ask the support of a professional, because they are specialised in indoor air quality testing, and they will tell if there is any threat to the baby’s health.

The place where the crib is placed is important, because you have to make sure that it is placed away from your windows. You should not place the crib close to the windows because in this way you can avoid drafts and fall dangers. You will need to install blinds on the windows, but it is advisable to choose a model that does not feature wires.

Do you really need a changing table?

Changing tables are useful, but in the majority of cases, they are a threat to your little one’s health, because they can push themselves off the table, when you go to take their diapers, for example. Babies use to roll off, no matter their age, and this can be dangerous for their health. There are both advantages and drawbacks of using a changing table, so you will have to consider them and be sure that you really need it. If the room is small, then there is no need to use a changing table, because you can place the diapers in a basket, and you can change the baby in their crib.

Do the carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms work?

You have to make sure that in case of a risk, the room will be safe for the baby. You should install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms, and you should check if they properly function. It is important to have a smoke alarm installed over the door of the nursery. When it comes to smoke alarms, they should be installed in every room of the house, because they help you create a safer environment for your family. Also, carbon monoxide detectors should be installed on every floor of the house, because it is important to detect a threat before becoming dangerous for people’s health. Work with experts when you install the alarms and detectors, because they can guarantee that the house is safe for a baby.