What should be in the children's room? Children's room design. Tips and Photos Proper Nursery Lighting
If you are pregnant, then you have probably already thought about what to buy for a newborn.
There are so many plans: to buy clothes, furniture, care products, a stroller ... Oh, and even toys and diapers!
In the children's goods store, eyes widen.
Expectant parents are perplexed looking at the assortment, and sellers are trying to sell more things that are not really needed.
How not to make a mistake with the choice of purchases for the unborn child? How to rationally allocate funds so that not only enough for the necessary things, but also left for cute little things in the form of rattles and beautiful booties?
Sleep or furniture in the children's room.
For a comfortable sleep, the baby needs its own bed.
It could be small cradle, which is useful for a child up to 4-5 months.
It is impractical, because soon you will have to buy a bigger bed, but it looks very cozy and beautiful in the interior of a children's room.
You can also buy classic bed.
Such sleeping area will serve for about 3 years, because it is a rather large sleeping place, fenced on all sides: which means that it will not be scary to put both a newborn and a three-year-old child in a crib.
Bed-dresser.
Such furniture significantly saves both space in the apartment and the budget: at a relatively low price, you get a changing table, a chest of drawers for things, and a crib.
However, the sleeping place will not last long, because the child will grow up quickly, and the chest of drawers is a priori small for the amount of clothes and diapers that usually goes on the shopping list for a newborn.
Bed-transformer.
Very comfortable and also economical furniture that can be useful for a child from birth to 5 years.
An almost classic crib is transformed into a regular bed (the grill is removed from one or both sides, the bottom is lowered) - and the cradle grows with the child.
There are options for a crib that can become a sofa, but this design is already more expensive.
It is up to the parent to decide which crib to buy, however, the requirements for the bed should be strictly observed:
- furniture material must be natural
- no toxic coating paints
- the bed must be safe
- comfortable
- and preferably beautiful
Also, you need to buy a high-quality orthopedic mattress for it.
If you can buy the simplest bed, then you can’t save on a mattress for a child.
What to buy for a crib?
- Crib bumpers or small soft pillows - they will protect the baby from drafts and shocks when he learns to roll over and crawl, and also decorate the bed.
- 3-4 sets of bed linen preferably in soft colors and with a minimum of drawings on it. The material must be natural (more often it is 100% cotton).
- Blankets: 1 woolen or down, 1 thin flannelette, which can be replaced with a high-quality children's blanket. The filler of the blanket should not be made of synthetic winterizer - it is toxic to the baby. You won’t need a pillow for up to a year - if you wish, you can put a folded diaper under the baby’s head.
- Oilcloth or waterproof mattress cover.
- A night light so that you do not have to turn on the central light to see how the child sleeps.
Bed mobile.
Beautiful musical design with toys rotating on it.
This device will definitely be interesting to the baby, but in the first month he is unlikely to appreciate it - rather, he will be scared or simply not pay attention.
Therefore, it will be possible to buy a mobile later.
Changing table and chest of drawers.
You can buy these things separately, or you can buy a changing chest.
The design of a chest of drawers with a folding top is very convenient, which can be removed when the changing place is not needed and turn it into a regular chest of drawers for things.
On the chest of drawers, you definitely need to buy a changing mat with soft sides and an oilcloth washable surface.
In addition to these must-have items, you can purchase:
- Bouncer or electric swing
- Chair for feeding
- Rack or cabinet for children's supplies.
Necessary things for feeding.
If you plan to breastfeed, you will need almost nothing.
From minimum set - pacifier bottle, imitating a female breast (Avent has such, for example) and spoon in case you need to give medicine.
breast pump should be purchased only if you plan to constantly leave home and entrust the feeding of the child to relatives or a nanny. Or if you plan to express milk and bottle feed your baby.
With proper breastfeeding and established lactation, you simply will not need it.
Also, if you are concerned about the problem of inverted nipples, you need to buy nipple covers.
For the first time, you may need breast pads. But you should not buy too many of them: when lactation improves, milk will come only at the request of the baby and will not leak.
If for some reason you are unable to provide your child with breastfeeding, you will need to purchase more different feeding devices:
- 2-3 bottles
- brush to wash them
- bottle warmer
- sterilizer
- a set of children's dishes (for the future)
- a thermal bag (if you often leave home with a newborn - to maintain the temperature of the mixture).
Bathing.
For the first months of a child's life, you need to buy a special bath for bathing. But some parents prefer to wash the baby immediately in a large tub.
It is also worth purchasing a water thermometer to determine what the temperature of the water is for bathing a newborn.
Optional, but possible is a bathing slide (it will allow you to comfortably place the child in the bath and free at least one of your hands) and an inflatable bathing circle (however, many children do not like it).
You will also need terry towels with a corner and a soft natural sponge for the body baby.
For the first time, from cosmetics for bathing, you only need a mild soap without sulfates, fragrances and parabens, which is suitable for children from birth and can be used for both body and hair. They will be able to wash the child and wash their hair.
A large number of oils, shampoos, gels is simply useless - this is more of a marketing ploy and a desire to sell more products than a necessity.
Bathing toys will be needed after 4-5 months, when the baby can already sit in the water, and before they are simply not needed.
Cloth.
Choosing clothes for a child is a pleasant and exciting activity not only for mom, but also for dad. Still: tiny blouses and rompers are so cute and beautiful...
However, it should be remembered that the newborn is growing rapidly, and the initial 56 child size quickly turns to 62, then to 68 and then on the rise.
Therefore, in order not to waste money that can be useful for more necessary things, it is worth limiting yourself to the following.
Baby Clothing.
Form a list depending on the time of year that the child was born.
- Envelope for an extract. This is certainly a beautiful thing, but not the most necessary.
- The prices for envelopes are high, and it will come in handy only once. Therefore, it is worth taking a closer look at the blanket envelope, which you can then use to cover the baby on a walk, or you can immediately buy a beautiful walking envelope.
- Undershirts or blouses (warm and thin, 3-4 pieces each)
- Sliders 3-4
- Body with short and long sleeves (one of each type)
- Slipik or bodysuit (1-2 pieces)
- Thin and warm hat
- Socks 1-2 pairs (the baby's foot will grow very quickly, so you can take sizes for growth)
- Anti-scratches (2 pairs per shift)
- Warm nights or booties for a walk
- Suit or overalls for walking. You can use a travel bag.
Toys.
In the first month, the newborn almost does not pay attention to rattles and other toys. But after 3-4 weeks, the baby will be interested in looking at various beautiful objects.
What toys to buy for a child?
Rattles.
- The very first - rattles-pendants. Until the child can hold objects in his hand, you can hang them on the crib.
- Then after a few months you will need ring rattles, teethers and rustlers.
- To develop coordination, you can buy a child bracelet toys or socks with bells.
Mobile.
Mobiles vary in price and configuration. Some are mechanical and some are electronic. The choice is up to you.
But it should be remembered that it is necessary to hang the mobile at a distance of at least 30 cm from the baby's eyes and not above his head, but in front, so as not to provoke the development of strabismus.
Play mat.
The thing is quite controversial. It is needed for 1-2 months, and it is unlikely that you will be able to buy an inexpensive play mat (if you only buy a toy from your hands - but why would you use second-hand children's goods?).
An analogue of a play rug is a crib over which you can hang various soft, rustling toys on strings: both simple and safe.
Electric swing.
They are different in price and device: from inexpensive simple cradles to super gadgets for 20-30 thousand rubles.
Electric swings serve as an excellent helper for parents, keeping the child busy for a while, but it's up to you to buy a swing or not.
They will come in handy only until the child learns to roll over and crawl - then he will get out of them, and this device will become dangerous for the baby.
Other gadgets for a newborn.
These are optional goods, 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 monitor your baby when you are not in the room with him. But in fact, such gadgets are needed if you live in big house especially the two-story one. In a familiar apartment, even a large one, you will always hear the cry of a child. And leaving a baby for a long time is not worth it even with a baby monitor.
Cocoonababy.
Fashionable cradle for a newborn. However, buying inexpensive cocoonababy will not work. And it will be useful to a child for a maximum of 1 month. Therefore, think carefully about the acquisition, because its price is in the range of 10-12 thousand rubles. But you can ask for this gadget as a gift.
iTherm. Fashion smart thermometer.
Allows you to measure the child's temperature in real time. It is put on the baby's shoulder like a bracelet and is synchronized with the smartphone. It costs about 5,000 rubles, so it’s also a controversial item on the list 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 parents - this is paramount for him.
We equip the nursery
Space: for sleeping, relaxing and playing
One of the most common mistakes when planning a nursery is that the child is given the smallest room in the house. Well, how about, you say? He is small, but we are big. Of course, we are big. Our territory is the whole apartment: living room, bedroom, kitchen with dining area. The child, like the parents, should have their own territory for recreation, games and study. After all, kids need a place where they can run wild, jump around and vent their energy. Therefore, if possible, the nursery should be made large, especially if the child is not alone. The nursery itself should be divided into zones for sleeping, entertainment and activities.Finish: blue or pink
What is there to think, you say? Blue for a boy, pink for a girl. This is what many parents do, not particularly bothering. Meanwhile, many child psychologists consider these pink-blue shades not the most favorable for children. emotional state child. It is believed to be cold Blue colour oppresses and suppresses, and hot pink irritates.If you definitely want to use bright colors - use it, but for individual elements furniture or decor: cabinet doors, curtains, table lamps, rugs, cushions, and so on.
Suitable finishes - neutral pastel shades: light green, pale yellow, peach, beige. Remember that the child in the nursery not only plays, but also learns, rests, sleeps. Bright colors can become unwanted irritants.
Paint or wallpaper: pros and cons
As a wall finish, many experts recommend using a hypoallergenic emulsion on water based. This is a good option, but only until the children master pencils, paints and felt-tip pens. At this point, it is better to replace the paint with paper or washable wallpaper that can be easily re-glued or wiped off, and which is so interesting for children to draw on. In addition, by updating the wallpaper, you can easily change the design of the nursery for a grown child. 
Often, parents simply cover the walls with children's white paper, special coloring wallpaper, or paint with chalk-able paint, allowing kids to realize their artistic needs. Lighting: take care of baby's eyes
Think over the lighting of the nursery: this is not an option where you can save money. You don't want a child's vision problems, do you? In addition to the mandatory ceiling chandelier add auxiliary light sources: a bright lamp on the desktop, lighting the play area, a sconce by the bed, which the child can independently turn on if necessary. electrical appliances, plus, they should be comfortable and safe. Pay attention to the height of the switches in the nursery so that the child can easily reach them and independently turn the light on and off.Furniture: functional, comfortable, beautiful
The nursery should have three main pieces of furniture: a bed, a wardrobe and a table for games and activities. Other pieces of furniture - racks, shelves, cabinets and chests of drawers can be added at your request. Soft bean bags will fit very well into any design of a children's room: children love them very much. 
If you choose neutral colors for decorating a child's room, then the furniture can be brighter, more contrasting. In addition, nothing limits your imagination in choosing the shape of cabinets and beds: a boat bed, a car bed or a tree house bed - an endless range of options for a baby's bed. But for a teenager, it is best to choose a classic bed. 
It is very important for students to equip workplace- a table and an armchair: an armchair adjustable in height, a table - with several drawers or shelves for storing notebooks, textbooks and other stationery. Storage: a lot and everywhere
No matter how much you plan lockers, chests of drawers, chests and boxes, it will still not be enough - in children's things they accumulate at the speed of light. Everything will be there, so use every possible storage space - under the table, under the bed, under the window sill, on the walls and on the floor. So you have at least some chance to accustom the baby to discipline and keep order in the nursery. We even dedicated a separate article.
Floor: carpet or carpet
- I need an inexpensive and practical cover on the floor of the nursery.- How many children do you have, madam?- Six- Madam, better asphalt ...
Children love to play on the floor. They generally like to do everything on the floor. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that they are comfortable. Often, parents cover the floor of the children's room carpeted. This is a good option, but exactly as long as the child does not spill cherry or tomato juice, drops the paint ... Even after the most thorough cleaning, the stains will still remain. There are two options to choose from: replacing the coating once a year, or choosing a pattern in which the stains simply will not be noticeable.More good option- linoleum or laminate, over which is thrown a thick soft carpet or palace. Of course, children can color the carpet and rug just like the upholstery, but the carpet is much easier to roll up and take to the dry cleaners. Play area: for activity and independence
A place for games, especially for hyperactive kids, must be equipped with great care. A sports corner with a horizontal bar can be installed here, swedish wall and other gymnastic apparatus. Separately, it is necessary to provide a place for storing toys, one that the child can use on his own. A large beautifully designed box or a plywood chest with a light lid can act as such storage. Dolls and soft toys can be stored on special low shelves or the lower shelves of the racks, if they are in the nursery. It is important that all these places are accessible to the child - so he will quickly develop independence skills.
Decor
Like any other room, the nursery should be beautiful. It is better to arrange it in one, atmospheric style: Mediterranean, country, Provence - depending on the tastes of the child. Try to leave room for the work of the baby himself, pictures, panels or photo wallpapers with favorite characters from books or comics. An older child can take part in the design of his home, moreover, he should be the main designer, because this is his territory, so be sure to consult with him in the process of designing a nursery. Safety first!
The first rule of a children's room is safety. This applies to everything: furniture, objects, sockets for electrical appliances. Place such furniture in the nursery so that the child, especially the small one, does not injure himself on sharp corners. Most manufacturers of children's furniture by default produce it with rounded corners, but if you order furniture, pay attention to the manufacturer. Cabinets and chests of drawers more than a meter high are recommended to be additionally fixed with fasteners to the wall so that a child, especially a small one, does not accidentally knock it over myself. Do not use cabinets and shelves with glass doors, you can understand why: a child can easily break the glass and cut himself.
Sockets in the nursery must be equipped with special plugs so that Small child I couldn't put anything in them and get hurt. Try to hide all the hanging wires - delis are curious - they can pull the wire and drop a lamp or sconce on themselves. When planning a children's room, be sure to consult with professionals, and in all areas - with electricians, furniture makers, psychologists and designers. Consider all the features of the child's character, his tastes, preferences. And remember that childhood only happens once and should be unforgettable. Only then the children's room will be the perfect space for a small family member. Ecology of life. Interior design: To begin with, I would like to warn you that you should not get carried away with children's topics: an excessive number of butterflies, bear cubs, cars and the like can soon get bored by both you and the child. So when arranging a room for newborns, one should not forget that children grow and develop rapidly: if you make the interior completely childish, then it will have to be redone very soon. It is important that everything is in moderation.
About 1.5 million babies are born in our country every year, which means that the number of young mothers for whom the issue of decorating a nursery is relevant is also increasing. We askeddesigner Marina Pennie to list all the main points of this question.
Shouldn't get carried away
To begin with, I would like to warn you that you should not get carried away with children's topics: an excessive number of butterflies, cubs, cars and the like can soon get bored with both you and the child. So when arranging a room for newborns, one should not forget that children grow and develop rapidly: if you make the interior completely childish, then it will have to be redone very soon. It is important that everything is in moderation.
Babies in the first 2-3 years of life do not need their own room as such: for a long time they are very dependent on adults, so you should think about yourself - it should be comfortable not only for the child, but also for the parents. This problem is perfectly solved by an additional sofa or armchair. The colors of the room should not be colorful, so as not to tire the child, it is imperative to equip a place for sleeping, playing (according to age), relaxing and socializing.
The more environmentally friendly the materials in the children's room, the better, and wall decoration is no exception: if you choose wallpaper, then paper, if paint - then water-based. For particularly creative kids, it will be useful to apply a special marker coating on one or more walls, which will allow you to draw directly on the walls without causing trouble. The same trick can be done with furniture, if desired.
You should be careful with wallpapers with pictures, especially if they show fashionable cartoon characters, etc. Children's tastes change quickly, the baby's favorites can change already during the repair, because of which the room will immediately lose its planned attractiveness, so it's better not to start this story with wallpaper. Buy better pillow covers with the image of the same characters.
The lighting in the room must be bright, especially in the play area. You should also provide the nursery with an additional lighting scenario - this can be done using sconces or table lamps by the bed. It should be noted that it is essential additional lamp and in the workplace, even if the table is by the window.
In our conditions, it often happens that one room is shared between two children. In this case, it is important to think over the layout of the space in advance and competently deal with zoning.
It is most relevant to divide the room into 3 parts: at the entrance to make a place for storage / wardrobe, closer to the window - a working and sleeping place, and in the center to allocate a common free area for games.
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Many parents try so hard to make the perfect nursery for their little one that they make exactly the same mistakes. Which?
Mistake #1. Too childish design
Clouds, flowers, cars, cute animals - it's great until your child grows up. Think ahead: when do you plan to do repairs next time? If in 8-12 years, then, perhaps, you should not get carried away with too childish design. Wallpapers with Teddy bears or smiling suns will bore not only children, but also you.
What to do?
The children's room should be a children's room (see point 2), this is obvious. Therefore, infantile, cute and funny design elements are indispensable. Decorate the walls with garlands, pictures, stickers. The beauty is that in a few years you can remove the overly childish "things" and replace them with something more adult.
Wallpapers are also different: try sticking wallpaper with bright stripes or multi-colored circles on one wall. On the one hand, the room will not be so serious, on the other hand, the child will be comfortable in it even after 15 years.
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Mistake #2. too mature design
There is exactly the opposite opinion: the children's room is no different from other rooms in the apartment, and in general, repairs need to be done for growth. Parents buy adult furniture, large cabinets, desk And bookshelf. No fun wallpapers, no child seats, no play areas. Yes, it is logical, correct and practical. But let your baby be a baby!
What to do?
If you are definitely not going to put a bed in the form of a typewriter or a wardrobe with Disney princesses, then see our tips in point 1. Hang cute pictures, put a colorful rug, put a drawing board, hang curtains with clouds or a world map. These small parts turn a serious room into a children's corner.
Mistake #3. Too bright room
Parents believe that the children's room must be very bright. Good mood, iridescent colors, catchy colors - everything for your beloved child. Meanwhile, a wide variety of colors affects the concentration of the child and causes increased excitability.
What to do?
Let the main color of the nursery be neutral and warm, and you can choose any other shade for accents. By the way, keep in mind that the color of the room may
Mistake #4. The system of storage of children's things is not thought out
It is bad if there is not enough space in the room for convenient storage toys. The eternal mess will spoil all your efforts to decorate the nursery. Moreover, putting one large closet is not enough: the child simply will not play with those toys that are put away in the top drawer.
What to do?
Best of all, when toys can be easily reached and just as easy to put away. So we need as many baskets as possible, beautiful boxes, hanging shelves and open shelving.
Mistake #5. Lots of extra furniture
Most often, the smallest room in the apartment is allocated for the children's room (especially if there is only one child). Parents manage to put in it a large closet, a sofa, a table and even a cabinet that did not fit into the corridor ... As a result, the child simply has nowhere to play with cars, lay out the designer or dress up the dolls. The kid needs a lot of space for creativity, interesting games and pampering.
What to do?
Less furniture, more functionality. For example, - The best decision for a small child. The bed is retracted into the wall - there is free space for games. Baskets with toys can be stacked on top of each other, and soft ottoman quickly back into a corner. In general, think several times whether the child needs this new chair or not.
Mistake #6. Very expensive design
For children, we do not feel sorry for any money. But only parents need insanely expensive designer furniture and exclusive wallpapers. Which then will spoil the nerves of themselves and the baby due to the fact that the latter spilled a jar of paint on the chair. You don’t need to save (more on this in paragraph 8) on the children’s room, but also put luxurious white sofa not worth it.
What to do?
Choose something that is high quality, cute, functional, but not too expensive. No need to swear because the child painted the wallpaper or broke the handle of the closet.
Mistake #7. Little light in the room
Proper lighting- this is the basis of the nursery. small window, blackout curtains, dark shades- Not the best option for the child's room. Lack of light negatively affects the health and mood of the baby.
What to do?
Is there a single simple chandelier hanging in the room? Screw in the brightest light bulbs. Put a floor lamp, attach funny lamps to the wall, find a good table lamp. In general, let there always be sunshine in the nursery.
Mistake #8 Poor quality materials in decorating a room
There are things on which it is better not to save. The children's room will not tolerate low-quality synthetic materials. For example, cheap laminate releases formaldehyde, plastic panels for walls can be toxic, and artificial wool as part of the carpet can cause allergies. (Once again, we emphasize that quality furniture and designer furniture from the most expensive materials are different things.)
What to do?
Let's take care of the health of the little man. Pay attention to labels and choose only eco-friendly materials. Furniture - from wood, wallpaper - from paper, on the floor - good linoleum or expensive laminate. Less plastic, synthetics and natural-identical substitutes.
Good luck dear parents!
