Turn The Guest Room Into A Nursery
21st May 2010 by Babies No CommentsThe doctor has just confirmed the home pregnancy test. In seven months there is going to be a new baby. This is going to make some changes necessary at your home. The first step is finding a room that can be converted into a nursery. For many couples, the most logical choice is the guest room.
Converting a guest room to be used as a nursery may not require that much work. Of course, the first thing that will have to happen is most of the guest room furniture will need to be moved out. While you may simply move the furniture to storage, or donate it to charity, if the season is right, you may also consider a yard sale.
Once the room is emptied, take a good look at it. Will the floor covering from the guest room work, or do you need to replace it with new carpets? Look at the walls. Can you use them as they are or will you need to repaint? It is easier to take care of these needs before adding any furniture back into the new nursery.
What are some things that will be needed in a nursery?
Of course you will want to provide a baby bed. If you are purchasing a new bed, consider one that will eventually convert to a toddler bed. Then as the new baby grows, he or she can use the same mattress and bed for several years. If you are using a used bed, make sure that it meets all the current safety requirements and is sturdy.
Pick up a Philips baby monitor in order to keep an eye on your baby when you are in other parts of the house. Being able to monitor the baby without having to constantly open and close a nursery door makes the job much easier.
You will soon find that babies need lots of stuff. In addition, they need lots of places to store their lots of stuff. Home storage cabinets work well for all the stuff. Tall cabinets should be attached to the wall to prevent a toddler from climbing on shelves and tipping the cabinets over. As the child grows, the cabinets can be used to store toys or games that are going to become a very important part of life.
Since you will no longer have a guest room, you may want to make provisions for overnight guests by purchasing a sleeper sofa or an air bed. Having a new baby almost guarantees that out of town grandparents will want to visit for a sleepover.
