How to Choose Safe Furniture for Your Baby Nursery

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When expectant parents start planning their home to welcome their new baby, finding the perfect baby furniture tops the list, when preparing the nursery.

How Baby Nursery Furniture Has Changed

In the past, a cradle was the first piece of baby furniture, usually handmade by the father or grandfather of the child. Today, a handmade piece of baby furniture is usually a unique baby gift.

You will find baby cribs made from a variety of materials, in different shapes and styles. Look for a crib that has a heavy gauge steel frame with bolted rails to securely hold the baby crib mattress and box support.

Decorating the Baby Nursery

Once the baby crib is selected, the other essential piece of baby nursery furniture is the changing table. Whether you prefer an overstuffed Foster chair or a comfortable wooden rocking chair, choose this piece of baby furniture just as carefully. The colors, patterns and shapes in the baby nursery touch every aspect of your baby’s development, from baby bedding to baby furniture.

You have your choice of feminine, masculine or neutral color palettes to create a beautiful baby nursery. As you make your selections of baby nursery furniture, it is important that all the materials used in the baby furniture be certified non-toxic and manufactured according to established safety standards.

Building Peace of Mind into Baby Nursery Design

One of the most useful and unique baby gifts available today is the baby nursery monitor. Even when you have the safest baby crib, you cannot be with your baby every single minute. The baby monitor lets you hear when your baby needs your immediate attention.

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TOP Baby Nursery Product Reviews

Sony Baby Call Nursery Monitor...	Customer Review: The voice activation feature really puts this monitor ahead of the rest. Clear sound and no static makes this a terrific product.... Read More	$49.99 (731)
Fisher-Price So Many Surprises Baby Dora Nursery...	Customer Review: My daughter had seen this on TV and was very excited to receive it for a "good report card" present. Very cute, and all the little parts are exciting for the Pre-K/kindergarten age group. Four complaints: 1) way over priced for what it is - more li... Read More	(5)
SoHo Froggies Party Baby Infant Crib Nursery Beddi...	Customer Review: The bedding is very beautiful and colorful. The little bag that it comes with is cute too. The only down side is that it didn't have any instructions as to how or where to put everything, so my husband ended up putting the crib bumpers on the outside... Read More	$179.95 (10)
Summer Infant Complete Nursery Care Kit...	Customer Review: Contrary to what another reviewer said I did not get any of these things or any baby care items when I left the hospital with my baby. So this came in handy. The only items I really use are the nail clippers, thermometer and baby brush. Because the n... Read More	(83)
Pacific Play Tents Lil Nursery Tent...	Customer Review: I bought this so my 4 month old could take naps at the pool protected from the sun. It is easy to set up and take down. It might take 2 people when you're first getting used to it. I do put an extra towel on top because if the tent is in direct sun... Read More	(122)