Decorating A Baby Nursery: A Few Essentials

You're expecting a child and suddenly you need to find the time and the budget for decorating a baby nursery. However, before unleashing your credit cards, there are a few essentials you should take into consideration when decorating a baby nursery before you get into grander themes and strategies.

Choosing Your Baby Nursery Theme

Planning a baby nursery is a big task. There is furniture to choose, walls to paint, safety to take into consideration. Probably the most exciting part of planning your baby nursery though, will be choosing your nursery’s theme.  The theme you decide on will set the tone for the whole room so it will certainly need to be one of the first decisions that you make when your start the planning process.

Your Baby Nursery

Where you live will probably dictate whether a baby nursery is the norm; and your budget and living accommodation will influence whether you are able to follow that norm or tradition and supply your new baby with their own separate nursery.

A baby nursery, or separate bedroom for a new born, is not the usual practice in many countries. It can be a difficult choice for new parents: do we put our new baby in her own nursery room, or do we have her in our bedroom in a crib or even in our bed? There are conflicting opinions about this choice, and it is one that attracted quite a lot of comment and surprise here when we opted to put Saffron in her own crib in her own nursery room, the day she came home from the baby clinic.

I was very firm in my own mind that a separate room is best in the long term, and therefore it is best in the beginning. A baby, and then child, will grow in accordance with what they are used to, and what they come to see and feel as the norm. The most important things for a baby are that :

1. They are fed well;

2. They are kept clean;

3. They are comfortable;

4. They feel secure knowing that the parents, especially mother, will be there when she wakes.

5. They are loved.

All of those things are easily achievable in a baby nursery separate from the parents' room.

Advantages Of A Separate Baby Nursery

A separate baby nursery brings with it a number of important advantages, for the baby and the parents. These include:

1. The baby will sleep undisturbed by parents coming and going. As they get older, that will be particularly important in the evening and night.
2. The parents will have their own privacy and time for themselves. This will be more and more appreciated as the weeks, months and then years pass.
3. The parents will sleep better too, especially compared to those who have a baby in their own bed.
4. The baby is more likely to grow into a strong and independent child, with a large amount of confidence. So long as they are happy and secure, they will not be worried about sleeping alone, as this is what they have come to expect. They know that when they wake, their mother and father are close to hand.

Disadvantages Of A Separate Baby Nursery

I cannot think of one genuine disadvantage of a separate baby nursery, assuming that the room is within earshot. A baby at birth can cry quite loudly, and why should that be if the natural state is always for the mother to be at their side? A baby cries so mother can hear from a distance. If that distance is another bedroom nearby, then that is fine. The baby will be unconcerned if it cries and you appear through a door rather than at her side already.

Some first time parents will worry that they will not hear the baby if they are asleep and she is in a separate room. There is no need to worry; the mother especially will be tuned in to the cry of the baby, and will be subconsciously alert to the slightest sound. My wife was concerned about this very thing when Saffron was born, so for her assurance we left our bedroom door open, and Saffron's door too. She soon realised there was no risk of not hearing the baby, so first Saffron's door, and then our door, were later kept closed at night.

Always remember, babies cry to be heard, so unless you are both very heavy sleepers, there is very little chance of you not hearing the baby when she is hungry, needs changing, or has some other problem.

Winnie The Pooh Crib Bedding Set

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Disney Pooh Crib Bedding Set Delightful Day

Full of charm and whimsy. Featuring that silly old bear Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Tiger. Beautiful hues of pinks with detail in the appliqué and embroidery. 

Disney Pooh Up and Away Crib Set, Blue

Float away with Pooh with this whimsical set in shades of blue with green accents. 

Winnie the Pooh Dreams of Hunny Crib Bedding Set

Winnie the Pooh and his favorite friends are dreaming of hunny again. This adorable collection features a combination of stripes and prints in soft earthen hues like ivory, tan, brown and sage as well as plush applique and embroidery. 

Disney My Friend Pooh Crib Bedding Set, Sage/Ivory

The My Friend Pooh 4 Piece Set is a darling take on classic pooh and his friends in shades of green, brown, cream, and white. 

Disney Friendship Pooh Crib Bedding Set

Decorate your nursery with these fun matching pieces in Disney's Friendship Pooh 4-piece Crib Set. The bumper and quilt are beautifully embroidered with Pooh and friends in sweet, calming colors. The dust ruffle is featured in blue and sage. 

Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Sunshine Patch Crib Bedding Set

Give your baby a comfortable night's sleep with the super soft and durable Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Sunshine Patch 4-Piece Crib Bedding Set. 

Kids Line Winnie the Pooh Together Time Crib Bedding Set

Comforter is decorated in shades of green, white, tan, and brown. Comforter features velvet and satin accents, embroidered Classic Pooh characters, and striped and quilted details.

Animal Nursery Theme Series 1

The Froggies Pond Baby Crib Bedding Set

SoHo Froggies Pond Baby Infant Crib Nursery Bedding Set 13 pcs included Diaper Bag with Changing Pad & Bottle Case

Frog Crib Bedding Set

10pcs Frog Nursery Crib Bedding Set Brown & Green - Pollywog Pond

Jungle Friends Baby Crib Bedding Set

SoHo 1234 Jungle Friends Baby Crib Nursery Bedding Set 13 pcs included Diaper Bag with Changing Pad & Bottle Case

Deep Sea Aquarium Baby Crib Bedding Set

SoHo Deep Sea Aquarium Baby Crib Nursery Bedding Set 13 pcs included Diaper Bag with Changing Pad & Bottle Case

Dena Happi Tree Crib Bedding Set

Dena Happi Tree 8 Piece Crib Bedding Set

Baby Teddy Bear 

Boutique Baby Teddy Bear 13PCS CRIB BEDDING SET By GEENNY Designs 

Little Whale Crib Bedding Set

Migi Little Whale 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set by Bananafish

Lil' Friends Crib Bedding Set

Bedtime Originals Lil' Friends 3 Piece Crib Bedding Set, Lavender/Pink

Honey Bear Crib Beading Set

Bedtime Originals Honey Bear 3 Piece Crib Bedding Set

Nursery Room Decor

There's nothing more wonderful than planning the nursery room for your new baby. If you've decided to find out the gender of your baby, you can have the room all ready for him or her when you come home from the hospital.

What kinds of things do you need to create a safe haven and optimal sleep environment?

The trend for awhile was to have bright, stimulating colors in the nursery room or mobiles in black and white to help the baby's eyes develop. This faded from popularity pretty quickly as parents found out all that trendy stuff wasn't conducive to sleep!

Make sure your crib conforms to all the guidelines for safety and that you have a good, firm mattress. Keep to softer pastel colors - blues, greens, pinks and yellows. Any color you like is good, although some, like blues and greens, are more restful.

Make sure the bedding and the entire room is clean and fresh. Until your baby is at least a year old, a quilt or comforter should be for decoration only. You can buy specially made quilt clips to hang it on a wall. Your baby's bed needs to be unobstructed by blankets, pillows or sheets, so that her face is clear at all times and there's no danger of obstructing her breathing. You might want to have a small foam wedge that's positioned to keep the baby from rolling on her stomach. You should also keep stuffed animals or other toys out of the crib until the baby's older.  In addition, you may want to purchase a baby monitor to hear your baby throughout the night.  These days, some monitors actually show your baby on a screen or video, amazing!

Make the nursery room a pleasant one. If you use a scent, like lavender, keep it light. Nothing overpowering. Keep it as dust-free as possible to avoid sneezing and stuffy noses. The nursery room should feel like a safe and cozy place that your baby associates with restfulness and security.

Green Themes Nursery Ideas

Nursery Room Ideas News

Check out these green themes for your nursery room, suitable for boys, girls baby room or unisex baby room. It can be color themes only, jungle theme, modern or elegant.

Green themes from homesdesigners.com

Baby Nursery Ideas & Decor - Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby

Green modern nursery themes

gender-neutral décor and theme. green nursery. Some parents love the idea of surprise.

Elegant green nursery room design

Cinderella theme 

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Classic nursery design

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Green natural, classic and elegant nursery room design

twinkle twinkle little star, unisex nursery theme design

Pooh with green themes

Cute Adorable Winnie The Pooh Nursery Room Interior Design by Doimo 

Nursery Wall Decals

Animals Alphabet Baby Nursery Peel & Stick Wall Art Sticker Decals for Boys and Girls

This educational and adorable set of animal alphabet wall stickers features all 26 letters from the alphabet, each with a cooridinating animal illustrated in vibrant colors. These decals are the perfect item to stimulate learning in your nursery, or to decorate a young child's bedroom.

Scroll Tree Peel & Stick Wall Decal 

Both sophisticated and fun, you'll love livening up your walls with this tree. Featuring funky, curly branches, brightly-colored flowers, and some friendly feathered friends, the Scroll Tree is the perfect touch to nurseries, bedrooms, and playrooms.

Jungle Monkeys and Tree Giant Baby/Nursery Wall Sticker Decals for Boys and Girls

Tree assembles as 50"H x 28"W. Monkeys range from 12" to 17" tall.

Jungle Adventure Peel & Stick Wall Coverings

It's a jungle out there, but it's a friendly and adorable one! Fun alligators, gentle lions and tigers, funky monkeys, a docile elephant and zebra, colorful giraffes, chunky hippos and rhinos—the whole gang is here under the glowing sun (with palm trees for shade). 

Carter's Jungle Jill Wall Decals

Colorful and bright caricatures of a giraffe, elephant, zebra, monkey, birds and flowers capture the Jungle Jill theme for your nursery walls

Monkeys Wall Decals Sticker Nursery Decor Art Mural

4 Super Cute Monkeys Wall Decals Sticker Art Mural - Removable Sticky Vinyl - Baby Nursery & Kids Room Décor

Puppies & Flowers Nursery/Kids Room Peel & Stick Wall Art Sticker Decals

Perfect for nurseries, homes, stores, dorms, and anywhere else! It'll liven up any room and give it a new vibrant life!

Woodland Animals Peel & Stick Wall Decals

Bring a touch of the outdoors and some bold, funky style into your home with these Woodland Animals Appliques.

Transportation Peel & Stick Wall Decals

Beep beep, coming though! Watch out for all things on wheels with our transportation peel-and-stick wall stickers. Planes, trains, cars, trucks, taxi cabs, scooters, buses, tractors, and helicopters are all included in this set. No driver's license required! 

Monkey Hanging Over Tree Kids/nursery

Better than wallpaper, wall stickers are a perfect way to decorate your room and express yourself. They are a fun, easy and removable decor solution.

Ideas for Decorating the Baby Nursery Walls

Planning a baby nursery can be a big job but the decorating aspect of it can be quite fun.  There are many great ways that you can accent your baby nursery walls to give the room a personality as unique as your new baby.  Remember to keep safety in mind when decorating your nursery walls and to have fun and get creative.  Keep in mind that you will be spending a lot of time in the room also, so make it a place that will be enjoyable not only for your new baby but for you as well.  Here are some great decorating ideas to consider for your baby’s new room:

1. Purchase a belly casting mold and make a belly cast of your stomach.  Sometime in the last couple months of your pregnancy is best so that you can get the full effect.  Once you have made the mold, decorate it any way you want.  A popular option is to paint it to compliment your baby nursery’s theme.  For example if your nursery has a beach theme, paint a beach scene on it or paint the belly cast to look like a beach ball.  Another idea is to make some good quality copies of your ultrasound pictures and paste them on the belly cast like a collage.  Get creative and have fun with it.  The finished product will be a great memento for you and your baby.
2. Hang a growth chart.  It is a great way to decorate your nursery, track your child’s growth, and it makes a great keepsake.  Growth charts are available in a wide variety of colors and styles and you may even be able to find one that matches your nursery’s theme.  Consider purchasing a non-toxic baby ink pad and making a hand or footprint on the chart whenever you measure your child’s height.  It is another great way to measure your baby’s growth and you will be surprised how quickly those little hands and feet grow!
3. Look for wall hangings and art work that coordinate with your room theme.  For example, if your theme is airplanes, look for airplane related items that will compliment the room.  If you have a character theme such as Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty, or Baby Snoopy, it should be easy to locate some art work items that will work well on the nursery walls.  The quilt that comes with your nursery bedding set also works great as a wall hanging.
4. Murals are a really great way to dress up the nursery walls.  Murals can cover the whole wall of just a small portion.  There are several types of murals you can buy, the most popular and easy to use murals come in pieces that can be applied to the wall just like wallpaper.  If you or someone you know is artistic, you might want to consider a hand painted mural.  You could also hire an artist to paint it for you. Wall decals are another option to murals.  They come in much smaller pieces and can be applied to the nursery walls where ever you want.  There are a wide variety available and you may be able to find some that go with your theme.
5. Letters that spell out the name you have chosen for your new baby is another great way to decorate the nursery walls.  You can get wooden letters in many styles and colors that will hang on the wall.  Ceramic letters featuring characters such as Winnie the Pooh can also be found and look cute sitting on a wall shelf.

You can be as creative as you want when it comes to decorating your baby’s nursery.  Taking the theme or color scheme you have chosen into consideration will definitely help you when it comes to picking out art and other décor for your nursery’s wall.  Have fun and enjoy the experience and you will end up with a great room that both you and your new baby will enjoy spending time in.

Sport Theme Baby Crib Bedding Set

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American Sports Crib Set Basketball, Baseball & Football Design

You'll definitely win big with American Sports bedding. Your little sports enthusiast will love the baseball, basketball and football, all decorating the coverlet and bumper. The coverlet has diamond-shape quilting with stitch detail on the sports icons. A simple cabana stripe decorates the back of the bumper, quilt and dust ruffle.

Oklahoma (OU) Sooners Baby Crib Bedding Set

Perfect for fans of the Oklahoma (OU) Sooners! College Covers brand Crib set includes reversible comforter, two fitted sheets, bed skirt and bumper pad.

Bedtime Originals Super Sports Baby Crib Bedding Set - Blue

This multi sport themed bedding collection is embellished with soft velours, corduroy and fleece. This sports themed collection is decorated in a navy star trim.

Boutique Classic Sports CRIB BEDDING SET

This listing is for a 13 pcs beautiful GEENNY brand new Crib set with all the bundle you will need. This set is made to fit all standard cribs and toddler beds.

Oregon Ducks Baby Crib Set

Oregon Ducks College Covers brand Crib set includes reversible comforter, two fitted sheets, bed skirt and bumper pad. Comforter, Sheets, bed skirt, and bumper pad are printed with all over pattern.

Little Playoffs Sports Baby Crib Bedding Set

The Little Playoffs 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set by Lambs & Ivy features textured fabrics of corduroy, velour, suede, mesh and leatherette in colors of navy, blue, red, khaki and heather gray.

Tiddliwinks Mod Sport Crib Bedding Set

The Play Ball crib set is a great boy's sports pattern with organic appliqués. This crib set features symbols and icons from various sports such as basketball, football, soccer, baseball, and volley ball.

Mod Pod Pop Sport Crib Bedding Set

This set includes the following: comforter fitted sheet crib bumper dust ruffle

CoCaLo CoCaLo Baby Sports Fan

This great boy collection is inspired by a love of sports. It features large appliques with fun sport icons: a pennant, baseball base, football and so much more!

Little Bedding Lil Champ Set, Blue/Red

Score big points with this sporty bedding set. Soccer balls, baseballs, footballs and basketballs in bright navy, red, green and yellow mix with stripes and prints in this sports-inspired group.