The bedroom for a baby in the house has its own characteristics. The balance of comfort and practicality is the necessary combination of the project when setting up a room for a newborn. The interior design is created so that it is as comfortable as possible for parents to care for their baby. Be sure to take into account:
- optimal humidity (50-70%);
- lighting – soft and dim;
- ventilation (3-4 times a day);
- air temperature (optimal – 22-24˚С, 25-28˚С – for bathing in the room, 20-22˚С – when the child starts crawling);
- sound insulation;
- safety and environmental friendliness of materials.
Design of a newborn's room Source dizainvfoto.ru
For the decoration of walls, ceilings, and floors, paints and colors of materials in non-flashy tones are selected. In general, the entire color theme is most often thought out in such a way as to create a feeling of tenderness, calmness and harmony. Styles can use completely different ones, or even mix them into a real ensemble. Without special decor, such a room will not look like a nursery. This design element is one of the most important.
Styles are well played out - classic, elegant romanticism and minimalism Source yandex.com.tr
It will be good if you immediately provide several main areas for the bedroom of a newly born child. After all, it is growing and developing quickly. This means that soon he may need not only a changing table and a cradle, but also a crib and a separate place for games. Therefore, perspectives in interior filling are always appropriate.
Zoning a newborn's room with a perspective for the future Source projectnursery.com
You definitely need to organize a chair or a small sofa for mom to relax. This will make it more convenient for her to constantly be near the child. If the area and geometry of the room allows, you can leave its center empty. Then there will be free access to any point in space, and it will be more comfortable for the growing baby to play.
Well-thought-out zoning of a baby's room with natural light Source interiorno.ru
Wall decoration
The optimal choice for decorating the walls of a room for a newborn would be the following options:
- painting;
- washable wallpaper;
- wallpaper specially created for painting;
- non-woven wallpaper;
- smooth decorative plaster.
All these materials allow the walls to “breathe” and prevent the formation of harmful fungus. Everything must be done to give the child freedom to draw on the walls. To prevent the little explorer’s artwork from upsetting his parents, simply select materials that are easy to wash, erase or replace.
Painted walls can be easily washed off from glue or felt-tip pens Source interiorsroom.ru
If you just want to paint the walls, then opt for paints that do not have a specific smell after drying. Moisture-resistant acrylic paints are well suited - they are hypoallergenic and have antibacterial properties.
Advice! When purchasing paints, look at the label - choose those marked “for children’s rooms” or “children’s room.”
An example of a label on a can of paint with the inscription “children’s room” Source tvoikraski.by
Based on the artistic content, you should choose wallpaper (or painting) with a small pattern, plain. In terms of quality, it can be either paper or vinyl wallpaper. To make the interior look harmonious, it is better to place photo wallpaper opposite the bed, on a wall that will not be blocked by anything. It is good to use special children's wallpaper stickers.
Wallpaper sticker Source samdizajner.ru
On a note! There is an exclusive option - to cover part of a wall with magnetic wallpaper. Their fragments can be easily rearranged from place to place, bringing small changes to the interior. Today on the market you can find such wallpapers with prints of educational themes - letters, numbers, and various figures are depicted. This is an excellent help for organizing the full development of the baby.
Magnetic wallpaper for a children's bedroom Source gammadecor.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
Basic rules for wall decoration:
- Choose only environmentally friendly materials, without toxins released after their use.
- Only smooth surfaces are important, because rough surfaces can cause injury to the baby. Decorative plaster with a voluminous, relief texture will not work.
- Avoid fabric, leather, or fleecy upholstery when thinking about how to decorate the walls of a nursery.
- Wallpaper should be without gold or other coating that can be easily wiped off by hand. This will prevent your baby from swallowing the paint.
- There is no need to make the walls monochromatic.
- Don't settle for too bright colors.
- Wallpaper with small prints looks good.
Seamless wallpaper for a child's bedroom with a small patterned print Source expertsgreat.ru
Small wallpaper print in a newborn's room Source letyshops.com
Give preference to materials that contain more natural ingredients than synthetic and chemical ones. Their surface should be easy to clean from dust. This means that it is better to choose vinyl coverings or decorative plaster with a smooth, less embossed texture.
Perfectly smooth walls and fun decor Source interiorsroom.ru
Hang a fabric partition or canopy
Proper zoning of space is the key to the comfort of all inhabitants of the room. So that, at least visually, both the baby and the parents have their own bedrooms, you can put a small screen, hang a fabric curtain or canopy between the adult and child’s beds. When the room is divided into two parts, young parents will retain a sense of privacy, and the baby will sleep more peacefully in his favorite crib.
Returning to point three, remember: any fabric absorbs dust, which means you need to wash the curtain and canopy at least once a month.
It will be even more comfortable for your baby to sleep on bedding made of high-quality natural satin from the Perina Peroni bedding salon.
Children's bedding at Perina Peroni From RUB 1,780. +7
Children's bedding at Perina Peroni From RUB 1,780. +7
Selecting a design style
The style direction of a children's room for a newborn is chosen based on the gender of the newborn.
Boyish moods can easily be expressed in classic, shabby chic, retro, romanticism, Provence, Empire, chalet, country, hygge, cosmo, Scandinavian style.
Mixed style - hygge, minimalism, Scandinavian Source remontbp.com
Minimalism, Scandinavian and hygge styles for the interior of a newborn’s room Source remontbp.com
Combination of styles - classic, empire and original lighting for the baby's crib Source decorationinfo.ru
Original interior in Provence style Source comfortoria.ru
Loft style for a boy's bedroom Source design-homes.ru
Girly - classic, Italian, Scandinavian, ethnic styles, romanticism, Provence, glamorous loft, baroque, eco style. Children's rooms are often created in a themed interior design.
Necessary things for feeding.
If you are planning on breastfeeding, you will need practically nothing.
The minimum set includes a bottle with a nipple that imitates a woman’s breast (Avent has these, for example) and a spoon in case you need to give medicine.
A breast pump should only be purchased if you plan to constantly be away from home and entrust feeding the baby to relatives or a nanny. Or if you plan to pump milk and bottle feed your baby.
With proper breastfeeding and established lactation, you simply won’t need it.
Also, if you are concerned about the problem of inverted nipples, you need to buy nipple covers.
At first, you may need breast pads. But you shouldn’t buy too many of them: when lactation improves, milk will come only at the baby’s request and will not leak.
If for some reason you cannot provide breastfeeding to your child, you will need to purchase more different feeding devices:
- 2-3 bottles
- brush for washing them
- bottle warmer
- sterilizer
- set of children's dishes (for the future)
- thermal bag (if you will often leave home with your newborn - to maintain the temperature of the mixture).
Color selection
The color of the floor and ceiling in one ensemble with shades can be used in the same color. Against their background, it is then advantageous to create a contrast with interior filling (furniture, textiles, toys). But color can highlight some important corner. Wall or floor coverings should be zoned in such a way as to take into account not only their shades, but also how they will look under lighting (artificial and natural).
An excellent example of zoning with lighting and wall color and textile elements Source koffkindom.ru
Experts' opinion! Psychologists say that the most suitable shades for the room of children aged 0 to 3 years are light and light tones. A palette that is too bright can cause anxiety, restlessness, irritability and even negatively affect the eyesight of children. Halftones also incorrectly form the functions of the visual organs.
Contrast of shades of the ceiling, walls, floor and carpet colors Source stickbutik.ru
Best colors:
- sky blue;
- yellow;
- beige;
- peach;
- olive;
- white;
- pink;
- muted or light green;
- dim light blue.
Blue and beige for a newborn’s room Source stroychik.ru
Which colors should not be taken:
- terracotta;
- lilac;
- orange;
- poisonous pink;
- black;
- red;
- bright green;
- Navy blue;
- brown;
- grey.
An unsuccessful example of dark color finishing of walls, floors and selection of furniture for a baby’s room - there is not enough brightness Source pinterest.com.au
For the ceiling, you should choose exclusively pleasant shades of finishing materials. These can be light or slightly saturated, darkened tones, but they should be calm, not oppressive or irritating. It is appropriate to use multi-colored stencils, drawings, and artistic painting.
Complex hanging or tension structures are inappropriate here. The room should not be cluttered; it should be spacious and not overloaded with details. It is enough to paint it with water-based emulsion, acrylic, paste it with paper or non-woven wallpaper, photo wallpaper, or install a simple stretch ceiling.
Warning! Remember, all tension material is made entirely from synthetics, which under the influence of heat can release toxins, and this is harmful to the baby’s health. If you take fabric stretch ceilings, the fabric quickly accumulates dust on its surface. This ceiling will have to be vacuumed regularly.
When preparing a room for a newborn, it is better to make the floors a different color palette than the walls. But they should not resonate with the shades of the overall design. Laminate, cork, and wood floors are good materials. Linoleum is made from synthetic substances and is therefore undesirable. When laying, it is necessary to ensure that all seams are well sealed, because the floor in the children's room is washed quite often.
Advice! If you want to cover everything with carpet, remember that this is not entirely practical. Something will often spill on the floor. When a child begins to crawl on a fleecy surface, lint will accumulate on his palms, which he will then pull into his mouth. The carpet needs to be cleaned with a washing vacuum cleaner daily, or even several times a day. Therefore, for a newborn nursery, do not lay carpet or shag rugs on the floor.
Nuances of zoning a children's room
Most pediatricians believe that a good room for a baby should be functional and comfortable. It regulates the air temperature and humidity level, allows for ventilation, has properly designed lighting and sound insulation, and the finishing materials used in decorating the room are safe.
Since the child is constantly growing and developing, the optimal layout of the room should highlight several zones:
- game part;
- sleeping area;
- space for study (in the future);
It’s great if the nursery has a cradle or changing table in addition to the crib. The zoning itself is carried out through the arrangement of furniture, the use of screens, and through floor and wall coverings.
The center of the children's room should be empty so that the baby can play there. In general, zoning serves to optimize room space.
Furniture selection
For a room for a newborn boy, it is better to choose furniture without elaborate decoration, strict shapes and cold shades. Simple wooden furniture is a classic option for boys. But there is no need to make the room for the boy too ascetic.
Italian style crib Source icover.ru
Strict contours of furniture in a newborn boy's room Source pinterest.co.uk
Flower-shaped ottomans, cribs with a lace canopy, and elf-style lamps (with numerous curved patterns or floral designs) are suitable for girls. The contours and details of the crib have smooth curves and shapes.
A carriage-shaped crib, a comfortable simple armchair for mom, a comfortable chest of drawers with a stylish lamp in the interior of a baby’s bedroom Source pinterest.ru
Simple furnishings in a newborn girl’s room Source pinterest.se
Correct lighting
The window, as a natural source of light, should not be covered with thick curtains, especially during the daytime. In the case of a room for a newborn, it is better to limit yourself to translucent curtains. For dark times of the day, it is necessary to provide overhead and local lighting - it is optimal to have a chandelier and a night light.
An excellent option is additional light sources next to the crib, changing pad, and clock. But they should have soft lighting and not be too bright for a newborn.
Decor
A few important rules when decorating a room for a newborn:
- Wall hangings are not used as they are dust collectors. More smooth surfaces and some regularly washed textiles are all you need to avoid dust mites in your home.
- A beautiful night light by the crib will additionally create a cozy atmosphere in the dark.
- There should be simple and light curtains on the windows. Bulky drapes and multi-tiered curtains with lush ruffles are a source of dust collection.
- Mosquito nets must be installed in double-glazed windows.
- If the window faces the sunny side, then use curtain fabric that would diffuse sunlight well.
- The walls are decorated with shelves, pictures with children's themes or family photographs.
- The playing area should be cluttered as little as possible with hard and sharp-edged objects.
- It is not necessary to lay a huge carpet over the entire floor under your feet. It is enough to put a small rug of any shape (for example, following the contours of a cloud).
- Macrame panels or woven mini-tapestry will look beautiful on the walls.
- The design of garlands made of flags or various figures (angels, animals, candies, stars, flowers, lanterns) is well emphasized.
An organizer for storing diapers, diapers, napkins, and bottles would be an excellent decoration. Everything you need will always be at hand. You can sew it yourself and hang it on the wall, to the back of the crib, changing table, or leave it hanging freely, attached to the ceiling, for example. The idea of making it in the shape of a funny face of an animal or a fairy-tale character will give the interior a positive and cheerful atmosphere.
Crib organizer Source detsky1.ru
Let the play area be equipped with soft toys, cubes with smooth corners, an educational rug or a cardboard house. It can be highlighted by sticking figurines of cartoon characters, animals, plants, butterflies, flowers and other things on the wall - whatever your free imagination suggests on a children's theme.
Play area in a room for a newborn Source design-homes.ru
Walk.
For walks you need a stroller, of course.
I already told you how to choose a stroller HERE, so I won’t go into detail.
It’s worth buying a stroller with all the necessary accessories, but if you take the minimum package, it’s worth purchasing:
- Stroller bag: This will hold a change of clothes, diapers and wipes, toys, water and more. Choose a bag that attaches to the stroller and does not occupy your hands.
- Rain cover: a transparent cover for the stroller that will protect your baby from snow and rain.
- A mosquito net is a must-have item in summer.
- Mattress for the stroller and cover for the baby's legs.
Optionally you can buy:
- reflectors for strollers
- cup holder
- visor.
In addition, you can purchase a carrier for a newborn - it will help out when going to the clinic and visiting.
For trips by car, of course, you need a child seat or a car seat for the youngest passengers.
How to choose a child seat and the rules for transporting children in a car for 2022 are outlined in this article.
Is it worth doing a photo shoot?
How the baby behaves before birth - the baby’s activity
This is what you should pay special attention to - organizing a photo shoot for discharge from the maternity hospital. The birth of a child is a very significant event, it is simply necessary to capture it.
You can take photographs yourself; the necessary equipment is available in almost every family. If you order a professional photographer, the result of his work will be of higher quality. The most important thing is to carefully study his portfolio before choosing a specific specialist, because each person has his own idea of beauty.
Other gadgets for newborns.
These are optional products, but they are often offered to parents, assuring them that they are indispensable!
Video baby monitor and baby monitor.
These are devices that help you keep an eye on your baby if you are not in the room with him. But in reality, such gadgets are needed if you live in a large house, especially a two-story one. In a familiar apartment, even a large one, you will always hear the cry of a child. And you shouldn’t leave your baby for a long time even with a video baby monitor.
Cocoonababy.
Fashionable cradle for a newborn. However, you won’t be able to buy a cocoonababy inexpensively. And it will be useful to the child for a maximum of 1 month. Therefore, think carefully about the purchase, because its price is in the range of 10-12 thousand rubles. But you can ask for this gadget as a gift.
ITherm. Fashionable smart thermometer.
Allows you to measure your child's temperature in real time. Placed on the baby's shoulder like a bracelet and synchronized with a smartphone. It costs about 5,000 rubles, so it is also a controversial item on the list of necessary purchases for a newborn.
At first glance, the above list for a child is huge! However, everything can be acquired gradually, as needed and possible.
Remember that first of all, a child needs the love and care of his parents - this is paramount for him.
