nursery cont’d FURNITURE
The most important piece of furniture in any nursery is the crib. Although parents-to-be may want to save money by buying a used crib, there are many out there that may not be safe. Any crib you consider should be certifi ed to meet safety standards by the Ju- venile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Their website offers a printable checklist you can take with you when you shop. Manufacturers listed in each product category have had all their models tested to meet JPMA standards. The site also lists recalled products, something you should check if considering buying used furniture.
Melanie Senderowitz, store manager at Bellini Baby at the Promenade Shops, says the next item to consider is a changing table. “A larger area is best for safe and comfort- able changing, and something that converts is ideal,” she says. Bellini offers a slide-top changer that allows parents to change the baby facing front instead of from the side. The slide top attaches to the back of a Bellini dresser which can be converted to a dresser with a shelf after the baby is out of diapers. Speaking of dressers, the drawers should be on glides and offer lots of storage. Dove- tailed drawers are a sign of well crafted fur- niture, Senderowitz points out.
Another important nursery item is a com- fortable chair. Although a rocking chair is the traditional choice, glider rockers offer smooth movement and “a comfortable and stylish place to feed your baby,” Senderow- itz explains. “Many gliders are now de- signed to later be very comfortable family room furniture.” Above all, make sure the chair you choose is quiet when you’re rock- ing or getting up. The last thing you need is a noisy chair that will wake a sleeping baby.
Keep safety and comfort uppermost when designing a nursery, but have fun with it, too. After all, you want a happy, colorful envi- ronment for both you and the precious baby you bring home.
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