Planning for your first baby is a happy and frightening event. You want your newborns bedroom and the nursery furniture to be flawless, but it is vital to think about you and your baby’s comfort and wellbeing first. It’s therefore vital to ponder the dangers a nursery can present when designing your newborns first room.

The initial thing to fit to a new nursery is a smoke detector, for just a couple of pounds (or free from your community fire prevention officer) these must have gadgets should be your first consideration. When your child begins to crawl it’s important that any spare electrical outlet is covered with a simple plastic socket protector to prevent your inquisitive baby from sticking his fingers. It’s also a good idea to locate bedroom furniture in the way to prevent your baby from finding sockets.

Your baby’s cot is the item of nursery furniture where she will spend the most time for her first months. Cots are also one of the major causes of infant harm and death so it is essential to make sure your cot follows the recommended safety standards. Your cot should be deep enough so your baby is unable to climb out. Check that the spacing between the rails is not capable of permitting the child to trap their head.Ensure that cots with lowering sides lock automatically and cannot be worked free by the child.

It’s important that used cots are checked out thoroughly for damage to fastenings and fixtures and that you buy a brand new mattress for your baby. It’s also vital to check the mattress is a snug fit and leaves no more than a 4cm gap around the outside to prevent your child from becoming trapped.

Remember to place your newborn down to sleep on her back to lower the dangers of SIDS and refrain from using cushions or overly fluffy bed clothes in the cot. When using a nightlight make sure it is placed away from the cot and any other soft furnishings

Try to place your nursery furniture in a way that prevents positioning things in front of windows. Also steer clear of positioning anything that can assist your child to stand on to peer out of a window. Window locks are a fantastic way to make certain your youngster’s windows can only be released by you. If you have to open a window to permit ventilation make sure the window is secured and never open more than 5cm, there are fastenings on the market that stop windows from being opened wide enough to allow a child to climb out.
Another item of baby furniture responsible for numerous baby injuries is the changing station. Always fasten your child firmly with the changing station’s safety straps and never leave her on the table unattended. Keep your changing gear out of baby’s reach. Babies and toddlers are instinctively inquisitive and nappy sacks or rash creams are potentially dangerous.

Rather worryingly one of the most common causes of harm in a child’s room are curtains and blinds. Avoid using long curtains or drapes that may ensnare and suffocate a small toddler and never hang blinds with lengthy cords in your baby’s nursery. If you do use blinds, be sure to fold the strings out of the way high above baby’s reach and never place nursery furniture your baby occupies, like her cot or the changing table, near the blinds.

Choose your toy storage carefully. Toy boxes should be fitted with safety hinges or lightweight fabric lids to stop fingers from being trapped. As your baby gets older, she may climb inside the toy chest, toy box and a weighty lid could trap her so it’s important they be fitted with safety hinges or lightweight lids. Drawers are also potentially dangerous and ideally should have a soft close function. Doors also pose a danger to little digits and all doors should be fitted with child safe mechanisms to stop small digits from becoming damaged

By following straight forward advice and making sure their furniture complies the appropriate standards new parents can produce safe, chic and welcoming bedrooms for children and babies for their new baby.

Having your first child is a magical and at times, frightening experience as you realize how much there is to organise. You want your baby’s bedroom and the nursery furniture to be better than a fairy tale dream, but it is important to think about you and your baby’s safety and wellbeing first. It’s therefore important to ponder the dangers a nursery can present when creating your newborn’s first room.

The initial thing to install to a child’s room is a smoke detector, for a few pounds (or free from your community fire prevention officer) these essential devises must be your paramount consideration. When baby starts to crawl it’s essential that any unused electrical outlet is sealed with a simple plastic plug protector to stop your curious child from sticking his fingers. It’s also a sensible idea to situate nursery furniture in the way to prevent your child from finding outlets.

The second most vital thing is your child’s cot since this is where they will initially spend most of their time in the early months. Cots are also one of the major causes of infant injury and fatalities so it is very important to ensure your cot abides by the recommended safety standards. Check the cot is deep enough to stop your child from climbing out as they grow. Ensure that the spacing between the bars is not capable of allowing the baby to trap their head.Ensure that cots with drop down sides lock automatically and cannot be worked free by baby. If using a second hand cot ALWAYS buy a new mattress for each child. Your mattress must have a gap of no more than 4cm around the outside of the cot to stop your child from becoming trapped.

Remember the ‘back to sleep’ advice designed to reduce sudden infant death syndrome and always lay your baby down on his back. When using a nightlight ensure it is located away from the cot and any other soft furnishings

When creating your nursery layout ensure no furniture is located close to windows, as your child grows they may attempt to climb up and have a look out. Never place low nursery furniture your toddler one can use to clamber on or furniture like cots or changing stations in front of windows to stop her from perhaps falling out. Keep the windows in the nursery properly secured. If you need to open the window to permit ventilation ensure the window is secured and never open more than 5cm, there are fastenings on the market that stop windows from being opened wide enough to allow a child to climb out.

Changing stations may also be a source of injury but this normally is a result of carers believing their child to be protected and walking away. Using a u – shaped changing mat can assist greatly in making sure your baby can’t roll away and some changing stations even have securings to secure your child. Changing equipment must be positioned beyond the child’s reach in a drawer of on a shelf. Babies and toddlers are instinctively curious and nappy sacks or rash creams are potentially harmful.

Rather disturbingly one of the most common reasons of injury in a child’s room are window dressings and blinds. Avoid using long curtains or drapes that may ensnare and asphyxiate a small baby and never hang blinds with lengthy cords in your baby’s nursery. When using blinds ensure the cords are fastened up to keep them short and are never within a baby’s reach.

It’s always good to have storage for the plethora of playthings baby will soon collect but choose cautiously. Toy boxes must be fitted with safety hinges or lightweight fabric lids to stop fingers from being trapped. As your youngster gets bigger, he may clamber inside the toy chesttoy box and a weighty lid could trap her so it’s important they be fitted with safety hinges or lightweight lids. Drawers are also potentially harmful and ideally should have a safety close action. Wardrobe and cupboard doors are also a potential hazard to your child and you must consider fitting safety catches to stop your youngster from injuring themselves

By following good information and making sure their furniture meets the European standards new parents can design safe, stylish and welcoming nurseries for their newborn.

Having your first baby is a wonderful and at times, frightening experience as you grasp how much there is to do. You want your newborn’s nursery and the nursery furniture to be better than a fairy tale dream, but it is essential to think about you and your little one’s safety and security above all else. So when dreaming up that new nursery take care to consider the following guidance.

The first thing to fit to a child’s room is a smoke alarm, for just a couple of pounds (or free from your local fire prevention officer) these life saving devises must be your paramount purchase. When your child begins to wander it’s important that any spare electrical outlet is sealed with a simple plastic socket protector to stop your inquisitive baby from sticking his fingers. It’s also a good idea to locate bedroom furniture in the way to prevent your baby from finding outlets.

The next most important thing is your child’s cot since this is where they will initially spend most of their time in those first few months. When picking a cot it’s important to ensure they comply with the government safety regulations (EN 716 within Europe. The cot must be deep enough so your baby cannot climb out. Ensure that the spacing between the rails is not capable of allowing the child to trap their head. Make sure that if the cot has drop down sides that they have robust locks to prevent them from being accidently operated by your baby. It’s important that second hand cots are inspected thoroughly for damage to fixtures and fastenings and that you buy a brand new mattress for your baby. It’s also vital to ensure the mattress is a snug fit and leaves not more than a 4cm gap around the outside to prevent your child from becoming trapped.

Remember to place your baby down to sleep on her back to reduce the risks of SIDS and stop using pillows or very fluffy bed clothes in the cot. If you have a nightlight in your nursery, place it away from the cot so the bed clothes doesn’t catch fire and avoid locating the light near drapes, plastic, or other objects that may ignite from the heat.

When designing your nursery plan ensure no furniture is located near windows, when your child learns to stand they may try to climb up and have a look out. Also avoid placing anything that may permit your toddler to stand on to peer out of a window. Keep the windows in the nursery properly locked. When opening a window for airing ensure it is firmly fixed and ideally never open more than 5cm.

Another item of nursery furniture to blame for numerous infant injuries is the changing station. Using a wedge shaped changing mat can assist enormously in making sure your child can’t roll away and some changing stations even have straps to strap your child. Keep your changing supplies out of baby’s reach. Babies and toddlers are instinctively inquisitive and nappy sacks or rash creams can be potentially harmful.

Rather worryingly one of the most common causes of harm in a child’s room are window dressings and blinds. It’s important that short window dressings are used that small children can’t become trapped in and that the cords on Venetian blinds are kept short. When using blinds ensure the cords are tied up to keep them short and are never within a baby’s reach.

It’s essential to have storage for the masses of playthings baby will no doubt collect but choose cautiously. Look for toy chests that have no lid or have very lightweight or child friendly hinged lids. As your baby gets older, he may climb inside the toy chesttoy box and a heavy lid may trap her so it’s important they be fitted with safety hinges or lightweight lids. You should also try to select nursery furniture with lids and drawers that are not as likely to trap your youngster’s tiny digits. Wardrobe and cupboard doors are also a possible danger to your child and you must consider fitting child safe mechanisms to prevent your baby from injuring themselves

By following sound guidance and following common sense, new parents can ensure they select the right choices when buying nursery furniture and create the perfect room for their youngster.