One of the most enjoyable experiences one can have after finding out they have a new baby coming is to prepare a nursery. It can be quite inspiring, planning ahead for the arrival of your new bundle of joy. You will probably want to make sure that the nursery is ready in anticipation of baby's first trip home.

You could choose to use green or yellow for the walls, if you don't yet know the gender of your baby. If you've chosen to find out the gender of your baby, you can have the room completely prepared for the newest member of your family, well before you bring them home from the hospital.

There are certain elements that you will want to give some thought to, to develop a safe haven and the best sleep conditions. To aid with the improvement of the baby's eyes, it used to be the trend to use stimulating colors and vibrant decorations. The tendency lost its popularity after parents noticed that their babies weren't resting well, or had a tough time going to sleep.

It is advisable to use pastel shades, particularly on the walls. Gentle yellows, blues, lavenders, pinks and greens all work well. You can certainly use any color on the walls that you like, but if you would like to make sure that the room is as soothing as possible, you will need to stay with pastels.

Check online for possible recalls of bassinets and cribs, before purchasing a bed for your little one. Buy a crib which complies with current safety standards to make sure your baby is safe from harm. Not merely should the bedding be clean, but the whole nursery should be very clean as well.

Quilt or comforters should be for decoration only, until your baby is a minimum of 1 year old. For placing a quilt on the wall, you can purchase quilt clips designed just for hanging. You can also keep it on a rocking chair to wrap the baby in while soothing them to sleep. To be certain that the baby's facial area is clear of obstructions all the time, never use pillows, top sheets or blankets.

Plan to peep at the baby quite often, particularly when they are still tiny, to make sure they have not rolled onto their stomach, which could restrict their airway. Be sure to keep the bassinet or crib free of all toys and stuffed animals until the baby is a little older. You may also desire to obtain a baby monitor, so you can hear any strange noises coming from the baby's room while you sleep at night. There are some monitors offered that not only enable you to listen to your baby, but also observe it on a display screen.

Try to make certain the room is comfortable for yourself, as well as for your baby. A great deal of your time is going to be spent in the nursery, too. You might want to think about placing a daybed in the nursery for your own use.

If you decide to use any type of scent in the room, such as lavender, keep it very light. Don't use robust fragrances in a baby's room. Don't use plug in type perfumes as they are usually strong and work by warming chemicals.

To help prevent stuffy noses and breathing problems, keep the nursery as dust free as possible. The baby's room should give the feeling of security, restfulness and warmth, so your baby will feel very snug and happy.