One fun part of being a parent and watching your child grow is to work out a theme for their bedroom. You and your child can choose items that allow you to personalize the room to fit with your child’s personality. This can involve picking out new furniture as well as decorating the room with stimulating pictures and toys.
As your child grows their needs, both physical and mental, change at the same time. Sometimes it will seem that they are changing far faster than you are ready for them to change. Studies have shown that decorating your child’s room can inspire and stimulate creativity. Imagination plays a great role in developing your child’s mind and it is a great idea to fashion kids room to be safe, beautiful and bright to encourage creativity.
Furniture designers have decided that kids & teen furniture should revolve around themes that inspire creativity. Most stores have large varieties of furniture, toys, wall hangings and books to help your child expand their curiosities.
Baby furniture
Baby furniture is usually designated by the age of the child who will be using it. Don’t stray too far from the recommended ages, your child needs to feel secure with their surroundings. Depending on your child’s age, here are some furniture options for your youngsters’ bedroom.
Baby Cribs
Bassinets and cribs will be the most important pieces of furniture that new parents will buy. Your baby will spend thousands of hours in their crib and it is critical that the crib is safe. Bassinets are a nice option, especially when traveling. They also need to meet certain safety standards. A great new trend in baby furniture is convertible cribs. These are cribs that can be used as infant beds, day beds and toddler beds as your child grows.
Like adult beds, crib mattresses are mainly manufactured of two types: foam and innerspring/coil. Foam weighs less while the innerspring/coil is designed to last longer. You will be able to find a wide choice of accessories that include fitted sheets, crib bumpers and waterproof mattress pads.
Infant Changing Tables
One of those high-utility furniture items, changing tables come in different styles to add functionality. Most have plenty of drawers for supplies and feature a solid, waterproof top. Look for a changing table with guardrails and safety ties or straps.
Playpen
A big event for most parents is when their child is ready for a play pen. At it’s most basic a playpen is a portable play and sleep area. Many parents use it as a crib for naps. Because of the mesh sides your child will always be able to see what is happening in the room. When they get older, children love toys and mobiles in their playpens, allowing them to amuse themselves and explore.
Kids love the swaying movement on rocking chairs and enjoy it thoroughly. There are great rocking chair models that are fun for growing tots.
Cradles & Dresser
When the baby can roll from side to side, a cradle is useful for rocking the baby till about four months or. Most cradles are outfitted with bumpers, fitted comforter, quilt and sheet. Dressers are mainly used for storage and are available in different styles and shapes and colors in the nursery. Be aware of the stability of the dresser, curious babies love to climb on things. Make sure it is attached to the wall.
High Chair
High chairs become important when your child is able to hold up their heads easily and are off the bottle. Like any piece of furniture there are hundreds of styles to choose from. Apart from the conventional models, you get a adjustable chairs that remove or can be converted into regular chairs. Some have booster chairs that detach. They can be made in different materials like wood, plastic and brushed aluminum. You want the high chair to have an adjustable tray, a safe locking mechanism, and no exposed hinges or screws.
Choosing The Right Bed
Beds are the most versatile furniture for kid’s room. Twin beds are also popular owing to its functionality and can be easily used to match up with any theme.
Kids Chairs and Tables
After children turn 2 you may find that having a small table and chairs in their bedroom will help keep them amused. These can be great for doing puzzles or drawing, and the table helps lift those activities off of the floor. Chairs should designed to encourage the right posture while sitting. They should also allow the child to sit with both feet comfortably on the floor.