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Somewhere to Sleep - a Baby Crib

You have a variety of choices here, ranging from a straight forward standard baby crib to a luxurious round or fantasy carriage crib. If you have some extra cash, convertible baby cribs are a great purchase.No matter which baby crib you decide to buy, remember to consider baby crib safety. Current baby furniture safety guidelines are far more stringent than in the past. For this reason, the use of a second hand baby crib is not recommended.

Somewhere to Change, Dress and Mess with Baby - a Baby Changing Table

Some people will tell you to go without this kids furniture item and to change your baby in the crib. If you have chosen a baby crib with a drop down side rail this is entirely doable. However, you’ll probably hurt your back a bit.If you do decide to buy a baby changing table, you have a choice between the open front changing table with storage baskets, which are very pretty, or a dresser-changing table combo. The dresser is a much more practical option, both in terms of crawling babies and nursery storage. Try to find one with four drawers or more, or three drawers plus a side cupboard. (Watch the height of the table though. Waist height is best for comfortable changing.) All baby changing tables should have a safety rail and safety straps attached. Use these every time you change your baby.

Somewhere to Sit and Feed Baby - a Nursery Rocking Chair or Glider

An absolute necessity for all those early morning nursing sessions. Money cannot buy the hours and hours of bonding time you will spend here with your little one. Make sure you try the rocker or glider before you purchase it. You will regret a quick buy when you are sitting in the baby nursery at three in the morning and the chair is responsible for your sore back.