Sleeping Equipment
Your newborn will spend much of her time asleep, and she’ll be able to sleep almost anywhere. A bassinet or Moses basket is best at first, and easily portable, but once she outgrows these she’ll need a crib.
Sleeping
The best choice for your newborn is a Moses basket, cradle, bassinet, or a carriage with a bassinet; some carriages like this convert to strollers [...]
Decorating the Nursery
Although a newborn’s vision is limited, cheerful colors and decorations will provide a stimulating environment.
Light, cheerful colors are the most suitable for your baby’s room. Yellow, blue, and grassy green – the colors of nature [...]
Arranging a Nursery
Planning your nursery, like buying equipment, is best done before your baby is born: once you bring him home you’ll be far too busy feeding and changing, and you’re likely to be tired, too.
Nursery Safety
When planning a nursery, bear in mind that your child will be mobile before long.
Make sure there are no sharp edges or corners on the furniture.
Choose a nonskid floor covering and consider putting bars and locks on the windows
The [...]