02
March
Author: aclazaro / Category:
Accessories,
Bedroom,
Living Room

Tessel toys are known to help in encouraging creativity in kids through colorful playmats which can be assembled and disassembled. Kids can easily transform them into different shapes and sizes, and even into animal shapes of their likes, depending on how wide their creativity and imagination can reach.
Parents will also find these multifunctional since it is easy to store as well making it a great space saver.
Photo via chictip.com
02
February
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Accessories,
Bedroom

One should become more realistic with decorating a nursery and would take practicality with ease. As time passes by, a child would finally grow up and you would like to minimize the number of things that he cannot use again. So from the very start, plan the nursery room with the future expectations. Of course, some cartoon characters like Winnie the Pooh are really cute but would it be fit for a growing girl? Your options vary from using wall papers and decors that can suit a baby until in early teenage years. This would be quite necessary if you are not planning to have another baby and the same room will be used again.

The curtains as well as the paints should make your child comfortable for his changing needs. At the same time, make sure that the room would be a place for good mind stimulation and creativity. Maybe for a large proportion of time in your child’s life, he would enjoy being in this room so make this a masterpiece.
16
January
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Bedroom

Floor is an essential point to consider in interior design. One must place only used carpets or rugs on the nursery room. So why not newly purchased ones you might ask. These products are pre-treated with toxic chemicals that allow them to be resistant to stains while on the rack. It may cause respiratory problems and certain disorders on the baby. So it is safer to design with old ones because the chemicals were worn off.

You have lots of choices when choosing the materials for a baroque floor and need not to be arduous at all. From cotton, synthetic, foam, wool or themed rugs, you can make your little angel’s room a work of art. You can directly buy these on the nearest shopping mall but plan ahead to make everything perfect for your baby. Consider safety at all times and know the necessary details in every move.
15
January
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Bedroom

Your little bundle of joy will begin to get curious on his surroundings as time passes by. You could help him develop his senses by providing some visual stimulation whenever possible. Because contrasting colors and various shapes surely will attract him, you could stencil some geometrical shapes on the ceilings. Some opt for two colors while others like multi-colored ones.

You can have this stenciling task done by the man in the house or even someone that is good in drawings. Pregnant women are not expected to get this one done for it may cause some accidents. You could place the figures above the baby’s crib so it would trigger your baby’s imagination whenever he looks at it. A personal touch would not even hurt and will make your nursery a memorable one.
15
January
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Bedroom
It is common for a nursery to have a natural source of lighting which is a window. But this could be a real danger to you precious baby if not properly utilized. Make sure that the sunlight won’t hit your baby’s gentle skin during the critical time of the day. That would be around 9am – 4pm because it would give sun burns to your little one.

If curtains are needed to be placed on the windows, make sure that it is not flame-resistant. That’s contradicting right? The reason is that most curtains in the market with this characteristic are made up of PBDE chemicals that are associated with thyroid and developmental problems.

Now that you knew it, better ask the saleslady before you purchase one. Curtain colors could also depend on your nursery room selected theme. Always keep them regularly cleaned so that your baby won’t inhale dusts particles.
14
January
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Bedroom

If you are tired of the traditional colors based on the baby’s gender for your wall design, why not try being experimental. Consider painting a mural on your baby’s nursery wall or pick a wallpaper of your taste on the hardware store. These ideas would give the room a brightened look and will set-up a good mood. Others combine different wall colors and use stencils to set the details.

If you choose having a mural to be the main focus of the room, you have a wide selection to choose from. It could be a tree, the galaxy, a castle or even a big bear. Whatever you desire, it would serve as your starting point for a theme in the whole room. Use paints that complement each other to make your nursery well-coordinated and neat.
13
January
Author: carla_guillermo / Category:
Bedroom

When decorating a baby’s room, put into consideration the necessity for your little one’s personal development. The environment should encourage good mental, physical and emotional growth for the baby and strengthen the bond in the family. It should encourage activities that will enhance the baby’s personality. Above all that, safety of your child would be the primary concern at all times.

To stimulate visual development, the baby should be presented with a variety of color and hues. This can be implemented by modifying the wall papers and other baby accessories. Though a newborn would be restricted to black, white and red color scheme, bright colors like blue, yellow, pink and orange tickles your little one’s imagination. Aside from that, various shapes also help in triggering a child’s curiosity. The furniture and cribs should be placed where movement are still not restricted. Now, better gear yourself up to start decorating your baby’s room.