and positioners can also be dangerous.
• Put your baby fl at on her back to sleep. • Sleep in the same room with your baby for the fi rst few months, but do not let her sleep in bed with you.
• Do not expose your baby or her sleep area to smoke.
• Don’t let your baby get too hot. In general, dress her in one more layer than you are wearing — fi tted pajamas or sleep sacks are fi ne.
Essentials Now that your baby has a safe place to sleep, what’s next?
• Comfortable chair or rocker for feedings. Keep some items for yourself — such as a water bottle and magazines — nearby.
• Changing table/station. If space is tight, a changing pad on top of a dresser works well. A small supply of diapers, wipes, diaper cream and clothes should be within arm’s reach. Make sure any shelves above the changing station are secure and hold lightweight objects.
• Baby monitor, if you cannot hear your baby from distant parts of your home.
• Diaper pail and hamper.
• Bins and baskets for storage of clothes, toys and books. • Night light or dimmer for late-night feedings and diaper changes.
Interior Design You and your baby will be spending a lot of time in the nursery, so why not make it fabulous? Start with a color scheme and choose wallpaper or paint to match — your local paint store can give you information about baby-safe options. A soft rug is great for playtime. Hang pictures, family photos and mementos on the wall. (Keep a camera/phone handy for capturing spontaneous shots of your baby’s adorable expressions!) Don’t forget about the ceiling — decals, murals and mobiles will
Make your baby’s
nursery a safe, fabu- lous place for creating memories
entertain your baby when she is lying on her back. Anything hanging down should be secure and out of her reach. While you’re planning the décor, make sure to keep babyproofi ng in mind — your infant will be crawling before you know it. Voilà! Your baby’s nursery is now a space to make memories for
years to come.
Pediatrician Elizabeth Shashaty, MD, is on staff at Children’s National Medical Center and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, both in Washington, DC. She is also the mother of three young children.
Any ideas/photos of your baby’s nursery to share on our website? Email them to
em@cwpg.com. For more information on pregnancy and your baby, go to
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