Creating The Perfect Nursery

Creating the Perfect Nursery

When you first got pregnant, how long did it take before you started visualizing what your baby’s nursery was going to look like?

Go ahead. I won’t judge. Because for me, it was about an hour and a half.

At first, I was thinking zoo animals. But then, I thought about how much I used to love Calvin and Hobbes, and how cute would a Calvin and Hobbes nursery be? Later on, I changed my mind and decided that a more contemporary, elegant look was the way to go.

If I had known then what I know now, I would have painted it a nice, neutral earth-tone and spent the rest of my time researching crib mattresses and sleep sacks.

Because when it comes to nurseries, I’ve got four words of advice for you.

Dark, cool, comfortable, and boring.

I know how tempting it is to stuff baby’s sleeping quarters full of adorable mobiles, inspiring images, and fluffy, squishy toys. After all, wouldn’t baby want to be surrounded by a sea of cuteness while they drift off to sleep?

Well, probably not.

I mean, they may like it in theory, but it’s not conducive to a good night’s sleep, for the same reasons that you shouldn’t bring your iPad to bed, or watch TV while you’re drifting off. It’s stimulating, and stimulation and sleep are best kept at a distance from one another.

So what does the perfect nursery look like?

● It’s dark

I’m talking pitch black. Some blackout curtains or blinds are a much better investment than a colorful mural. I’m a huge advocate of baby sleeping in the same place all the time, which means naps should be in the crib. And you’ll find naps go down with a lot less fuss if there’s no