Choosing a Nursery Mobile

Decorating a baby’s nursery is most exciting and items used for a nursery interior décor are usually so cuddly and bright. Of course the foremost consideration should be to make the nursery comfortable such that it mimics the baby’s previous habitation as close as possible in warmth. Additionally the items used for nursery décor should be able to stimulate the baby’s development as they grow. One such item that helps a baby’s cognitive development is a nursery mobile. These sometimes come attached to the crib while others can be purchased and installed on the crib or the nursery ceiling.

Colour, Music and Movement

A nursery mobile is an important item though it should not stick out but blend in harmoniously with the nursery décor. To achieve this certain factors have to be considered key among them the colour. A mobile is meant to primarily help in visual stimulation and also colour recognition. For newborns black and white tend to be most stimulating colours while for bigger babies yellow, red and blue do the trick. It is therefore important to choose a mobile with most of these colours to cover at least the first six months of a baby’s development. The different shapes incorporating these colours also help a baby in developing their motor skills and so choose a mobile that has a variety of exciting shapes in different colours.

As the name suggests, mobiles are meant to move. Most move only horizontally but others move both horizontally and vertically and are pricier, however they are more visually stimulating and exciting. Mobiles are also useful in promoting relaxation and hearing and this is why most come with a music box attached to them. It is however, important to make sure that the music is relaxing and will not cause agitation or restlessness to the child.

Favourite Nursery Colours

For any family interior decorating for the nursery must be the most fun and exciting activity. However, the most important factor must be ensuring that the little one will be most comfortable in their new home when they arrive. One crucial factor to consider is the colour of the room, how it will affect the little one and the lighting effect on the colour too. Nursery colours are meant to be calming and soothing as well as being able to induce the little one to relax and sleep without distraction as they spend most of their first year asleep.

Mixing and Matching Nursery Colours

It is safe to keep nursery colours simple with one or two main colour with one or two accent colours. The main colours must also be within the same family such as bright, pastel or muted with interesting splashes of accents from another family, for example, a muted blue on the walls accentuated with splashes of red in cushions or lampshades. The most common colours have been blues for boys and pinks for girls, however, there have been great variations to these and most nurseries are done in neutral colours that are considered ideal for either sex.

It is not uncommon to see a white nursery with lilac or red accents in different accessories like borders, trims, lampshades, curtains and even cushions. Only parents who are certain of the sex of their child go for the outright blue or pink. Other favourite main colours are pale yellow or green with accents to match. Most baby accessories and toys are red because it is the first colour that the human eye can distinguish so it would be advisable to include it in accents and accessories. The colour of the nursery flooring must accentuate the main colour and complement the entire interior decoration.

Decorating a Nursery

One of the most exciting moments in a family is interior decorating for the nursery, which heightens the joy of the new arrival. Baby stuff comes in such soothing colours that one cannot help but be relaxed when planning the living area of the little one. Favourite colours are white, lilac, pink and sky blue soft shades of yellow are also becoming increasingly popular. The furniture in a baby’s room should not be overlooked in terms of colour; otherwise it will off set the décor and colour schemes creating discord and a restless baby and parent. These applies to all categories of furniture; soft as well as hard.

Furniture for the Nursery

Apart from the baby clothes, the single most important piece of furniture is the bed or crib, and fittingly so as babies spend most of their first year sleeping. For those who are budget conscious about their purchases, consider the option of a baby crib or bed that will be used for a number of years by the baby, toddler and even beyond with minor adjustments. A space for changing the baby’s diaper is a must without having to move out of the nursery. Some of these come fitted on top of a storage bureau for diapers and other diaper changing necessities. Once the baby has outgrown the diapers, the changer can be detached and the space converted into a functional dresser.

Nothing waters down the joy of the new arrival like a crying and restless baby and so it is important for aspiring parents to invest in a good rocker that calms the baby to sleep. The power of music cannot be overlooked either and a music box to play soft, soothing tunes to lull the baby to sleep or just for calmness will accentuate the interior decorating in a nursery.