How To Keep A Nursery Room Safe For Your Newborn
Bringing a newborn home is perhaps the proudest moment you could ever go through as a family. Welcoming a lovely new addition to your lovely family unit is amazing to say the least, but here you have them, a beautiful, beloved child who changes your world entirely for the better.
Preparing the home for their presence can be nothing if not worthwhile then, because while you may be glad for the pregnancy period to be over (especially the later stages), you may be struggling to get much sleep, and won’t have the desire to decorate or renovate so much.
There are many guides to creating a nice nursery room for your baby online, but not all of them talk about safety as they should. In this post, then, we’ll discuss a few measures you can use to protect your baby in this space:
Consider Window Seals & Protections
Windows are rarely a hazard until they are, and with a newborn in the room, it’s fine preparation to give them a bit of extra thought. A proper seal helps keep out unwanted draughts, cuts down on noise, and keeps the temperature consistent, which matters more than you might think for a sleeping baby who is highly sensitive to all of those influences. If you need a full replacement, the folks at Window Nation can serve you well.Â
You could also think about adding a secondary lock or limiter if the windows are within reach of a curious toddler down the line, or soft blinds that don’t have cords. A basic check now might help avoid a few corrections later, especially as your baby grows into their surroundings.
Put In Place Auto-Closers For Your Doors
It’s surprising how often this gets ignored. A door that gently clicks shut on its own doesn’t seem like much of a change, but once the baby’s napping and you’re carrying laundry or stepping out for a bottle, you’ll be glad for it. More importantly, it reduces the chance of a door swinging shut too fast or slamming during a draught. Moreover, with older kids running around or pets brushing past, that’s the sort of thing that can startle a baby or cause a bump. Cats are also known for trying to sleep in warm cots, which can be dangerous and suffocate a baby, so it’s good to make sure the door is closed and keep them out. Thankfully, easy to install soft-close fittings or basic hydraulic arms can do the job without much fuss.
Think About Air Purity
It’s not always visible, but the air in a nursery can affect how well your baby sleeps, and how easily they settle. This is especially true if there’s old paint, dust in the carpet, or stuffy air from a closed-off room that can add up, especially when a baby’s still adjusting to their environment. An air purifier with a good filter can help, but it’s also worth airing the room now and then, just to make sure things stay fresh. Choose units with eco modes that can run without too much sound, and you’ll be sorted.
WIth this advice, we hope you can more easily keep a nursery room safe, even for your newborn!
