by Maria Schasteen
The most important part of any baby nursery is the crib. You want to make it safe and cozy. No matter what type of crib you get, make sure it conforms to all safety guidelines and standards. Make sure the crib mattress fits snugly against the rails, so the baby can’t get wedged between them. You also want to be sure the crib sheet fits snug and tight, nothing loose or bunched up.
Until the baby is at least a year old, you don’t want to use sheets or blankets. A comforter or quilt should be for decoration only in that first year. Make sure the baby’s sleepwear is clean and soft and appropriate for her age and for the weather. You don’t want them too warm or too light, as babies can’t regulate their own body temperatures at first. check the room temperature of your baby nursery regularly.
The only crib accessory that you want inside the crib when the baby’s sleeping is perhaps a small, foam wedge that you can use to keep the baby from rolling on her stomach. Sleeping on her back or on her side is the position many experts recommend at first.
The sheets should always be fresh and clean; use unscented detergent in case your baby is sensitive to fragrances. Better yet, wash your baby sheets with Thieves Household Cleaner. Your sheets will be thoroughly cleansed of bacteria, and since no chemicals are used in the soap, there won’t be reactions to harsh chemicals or unnatural fragrances. More over, your sheets will smell naturally good and baby will appreciate the scent of nature in her baby nursery.
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