Making Your Nursery The Safest Place For Your Baby

Expecting a baby soon?  One of the most exciting things about preparing for a bay is decorating the nursery.  Once your little one is born, you’ll want everything to run smoothly, so one of the things you’ll need to consider when layout out your nursery is what measures you need to take to ensure that it is safe and secure room.

Here are some tips on how you can make your nursery the most perfect, safest place for your beautiful baby.

• The crib should be your primary concern. Your baby will be spending most of its time there, so it is essential that it is a safe structure. Hand-me-downs and antique furniture may have appeal, but when it comes to the crib, purchase a new one, so you won’t have to worry about damaged or weak areas that could be potential hazards for your baby. If purchasing a new crib is not an option, be sure that an older one is checked thoroughly, repaired properly, and painted with lead-free, child-friendly paint.
• Use only a firm mattress inside the crib. We adults love to pad our beds with oversized comforters and pillows, but your baby will need more space and air to breath, so avoid filling the crib with pillows. It is also extremely important to never put anything inside the crib when your baby is there (i.e. toys, comforters, unnecessary linens) that could possibly cover or trap your baby and make it difficult for them to breath.
• If your baby already knows how to stand up with the support of the crib, lower the mattress, so he or she cannot easily escape!
• Do not put anything near the crib that could be a choking hazard.

• Set up a baby monitor, so you can keep track of whether your baby is awake or asleep no matter where you are in the house.
• Install braces in your nursery furniture so they cannot easily tip over.
• Install a smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detector.
• Have a wall thermometer, so you can monitor the temperature of the room.
• To prevent the child from consuming potentially poisonous materials, store all baby lotions, oils, and powders out of your baby’s reach and secure them in a latched cabinet if possible.
• Keep all electronic devices out of your baby’s reach and always put safety covers on your electrical outlets.

Jennifer Fields
Oklahoma City & Edmond Real Estate Agent
405.330.0031