Getting the rest of the items for your baby's new room will be a simpler task. You will need a few items such as a changing table, dresser, or bookcases to hold al of those tiny, adorable little clothing items. Storing diapers, baby wipes, creams, a laundry hamper etc. can be all very helpful, especially for the brand new mother. Having all of these things on hand will be a time saver and then they have a place to be easily replenished as well. If you have older children in the home such as three or four year old, using them to help you stock back up the diapers and put clothing away can be great jobs to help mommy out. Stay within your budget and look for coupons on the web prior to buying any large furniture item such as a dresser!
Another important piece of furniture in your baby’s room will be a changing table. The style and wood tone once again will be what ever fits your personal taste. The table should be of a comfortable height with safety straps and one or two shelves underneath for storage is a must. Something that’s becoming more popular is a changing center with hutch. This looks similar to the hutch you might find in a dining room or kitchen. It has plenty of storage and the changing area is built right in. This is another piece that will last and grow with your baby, as later it can be used for storage of toys, books, games etc.
Because of the amount of items a baby requires a chest of drawers, dresser or armoire is a necessity in their room, you can never have too much storage. The size of the room will determine how many pieces, if only one piece can be used you may want to consider one chest of drawers with a wide top which can double as a changing table. Extra storage can be found by placing a shelf or two above the dresser.
Bookcases are another piece of furniture that can be useful for storage. Fabric lined wicker baskets in different sizes can be placed on the shelves for holding extra crib linens, clothes, diapers etc. Later these baskets will come in handy for toys, books or clothes. If your going to use a bookcase for this purpose, once your baby begins to crawl or walk you will want to secure the piece to the wall for safety.
To make things even easier for you there are many Nursery Sets available which can include crib, dresser, armoire and changing table hutch combo. Get creative and have fun decorating a magical room for a the very special little person about to enter your life.
