There is a lot to think about when you are about to become a new mother. One of the things that most new mothers have to think about at some point is the furniture that is going to be in there home. You are going to need some new pieces to accommodate the baby, and knowing what to get can be a little difficult. Here are some suggestions on the types of things you are going to want to get before the baby gets there.
Furniture Needs For New Moms
Baby Stuff – First and foremost, you need to get stuff for the baby. They are going to need a place to sleep (a crib), a highchair at some point so you can feed them more easily, a changing table, some storage for their toys and clothing, and much more. Your best bet is to find a list of things you typically find in a nursery, and print it out. Get each one on that list, and check them off when you do. There are two things to keep in mind when purchasing furniture for your baby. First, you want to make sure it is the right size. Make sure you check the recommended ages on the product to ensure that it is the right one. Also, you want to see that every piece of furniture you buy has passed safety standards. More safety standards are released all of the time, and you want your baby’s furniture to be safe. Safety standards can be found online or in new baby books, so keep those in mind when you are shopping. There is a lot to get for your baby, so start early and make sure that your nursery is set up well before it is time for the new baby to move in.
Stuff For Mom – Now that you have stuff for the baby out of the way, it’s time to take care of the mommy. You may not realize it, but there are some furniture pieces you are going to want to make sure that you have before the baby arrives. Taking care of a baby is a lot of work, and it is going to be both physically and mentally draining. When this time comes, you are going to want a place where you can relax. The first thing you should check is your bed. You may not be getting much sleep, so you need to make the most out of those few hours that you do get. Make sure that you have a comfortable mattress, and that the sheets, pillows and blankets are all soft and comfortable.
Besides a bed, you are going to want some other places to unwind, either with or without the baby. We recommend getting a sofa or comfortable chair that you can rest on. You can find these at any furniture store, either online or in person. You won’t realize how much you miss sitting until a baby has you up and walking around all of the time. If you want something you can sit in with your baby, no nursery would be complete without a rocking chair. A solid rocking chair will help the baby to fall asleep, and allow mommy some time off of her feet. Along with the crib and changing table, a rocking chair is a nursery essential.
Preparing for a new baby is a lot of work, but with enough preparation, it is manageable. Make a list of all the furniture you want to get for your baby, along with the pieces you want when you have time for yourself, and get to shopping. You’ll be much better prepared if you get this all done before the baby arrives, and it will be a weight off of your shoulders.
