| Setting up a baby nursery is one of the most exciting | | | | are nice because they usually have many pockets. |
| things that new parents do! It is a lot of fun getting | | | | This allows you to store things like baby powder, hats, |
| things ready for your new bundle of joy. Although it is | | | | gloves, shampoo, brushes and diaper rash cream all in |
| fun there are a lot of things that you will want to take | | | | one place. Some over the door organizers have clear, |
| into consideration when setting up your baby nursery. | | | | almost transparent pockets. This is great. It makes it |
| First you will need to decide what type of nursery | | | | easy to find exactly what you are looking for quickly. |
| furniture to buy. There are several different brands | | | | Most parents will tell you that being able to find what |
| and styles on the market and the prices are all over | | | | you need fast is key when you have a baby! |
| the place. Buying furniture that has extra storage can | | | | Many cribs also come with storage units. Some of |
| be especially helpful. It is amazing the amount of things | | | | them come with a storage chest on the side and |
| that you need for a baby. | | | | others come with a drawer underneath. Both are |
| If you decide to purchase a changing table then you | | | | great options. They make a great place to store extra |
| may want to consider buying one that has plenty of | | | | bedding, quilts and receiving blankets. |
| drawers or shelves. Many parents prefer the tables | | | | You will also need a dresser for your baby's clothes. |
| with drawers so that all of the baby's stuff is not sitting | | | | Five drawer dressers are usually plenty of space to |
| outside on a shelf; however the changing tables with | | | | store baby's clothes. If you are having twins then you |
| built in drawers tend to be a little more expensive. | | | | may need to buy two dressers. |
| A diaper pail is also a necessary investment. There | | | | A laundry basket is also a necessary item for a |
| are many available on the market today, but the best | | | | nursery. You can find nice wicker laundry baskets with |
| is the kind that locks in odor such as the Diaper Genie. | | | | liners or you can use a plastic basket. The choice is up |
| The only downside to the Diaper Genie is that the bag | | | | to you. Whatever you do decide to get make sure it is |
| can be extremely heavy when it comes time to | | | | a large one. Babies make a lot of laundry. |
| empty it. You also have to buy special refill kits for the | | | | There are also products that can increase the comfort |
| Diaper Genie. | | | | and safety of babies. For example, if your home is |
| There are other diaper pail options as well. Many of | | | | very dry, it may be a good idea to get a humidifier. |
| them claim to lock in the odor just as well as the | | | | Another item which you should not leave out is a baby |
| Diaper Genie. You can empty these pails more often. | | | | sound monitor. It can give you peace of mind when |
| Lysol wipes are handy for cleaning them after they | | | | your baby is sleeping on her own. |
| are emptied. | | | | As you can see, there are many things that you need |
| If you decide to forgo the changing table you will want | | | | in order to get ready for the new baby. Having them in |
| to figure out a place to store your baby's things. Over | | | | place before the baby is born will make things a lot |
| the door organizers are inexpensive and handy. They | | | | easier in the hectic first few weeks of her life. |