Turn The Guest Room Into A Nursery

The doctor has just confirmed the home pregnancy test. In seven months there is going to be a new baby. This is going to make some changes necessary at your home. The first step is finding a room that can be converted into a nursery. For many couples, the most logical choice is the guest room.

Converting a guest room to be used as a nursery may not require that much work. Of course, the first thing that will have to happen is most of the guest room furniture will need to be moved out. While you may simply move the furniture to storage, or donate it to charity, if the season is right, you may also consider a yard sale.

Once the room is emptied, take a good look at it. Will the floor covering from the guest room work, or do you need to replace it with new carpets? Look at the walls. Can you use them as they are or will you need to repaint? It is easier to take care of these needs before adding any furniture back into the new nursery.

Consider this room that is going to become your nursery. What are you going to need to add?

Of course you will want to provide a baby bed. If you are purchasing a new bed, consider one that will eventually convert to a toddler bed. Then as the new baby grows, he or she can use the same mattress and bed for several years. If you are using a used bed, make sure that it meets all the current safety requirements and is sturdy.

To keep an eye and ear on the baby even when you are not in the room, the Philips Baby monitor is very convenient. It will allow you to know when your baby needs you without having to constantly open a door and take a chance on waking the baby. This puts less stress on both the baby and the parents.

Babies need lots of clothing and diapers. While a normal dresser can store some of these items, home storage cabinets work very well in the nursery. The cabinets can be attached to the walls to prevent the baby from pulling them over on him as he becomes a toddler. As the child grows, the cabinets can become storage for all the toys that will become a part of your life.

Since you will no longer have a guest room, you may want to make provisions for overnight guests by purchasing a sleeper sofa or an air bed. Having a new baby almost guarantees that out of town grandparents will want to visit for a sleepover.