The moment your newborn opens his eyes, he or she begins to absorb essential information and knowledge to help shape and develop him/her.
It is believed that about 80% of the information is visual stimulation. This shows the importance to choosing the right environment and setting up the right activities for your baby.
In this post we will be looking at baby development stages as well as how decorating your nursery might affect them. We will discuss the important developmental stages for infants through toddlers and how colour and pattern choices can affect their development. We’ll also offer some general tips and hints that should make your transition to parenthood a little easier.
This is not to say that your child can become a genius by following these steps. These tips will help your child achieve milestones earlier. They’ll have the right stimuli to help them focus and form positive routines.
Colors and styles
The changing times have had a profound impact on nursery designs. It’s not common to find traditional pink or blue rooms anymore. Parents prefer more neutral colours and stylish nursery decor.
This section will discuss popular colours and patterns that can have an impact on your baby’s development.
Colours
Let’s first look at the colours of nursery prints to influence your child.
Black and white – Babies are able to see mainly with their eyes in black, gray, and white. Use contrasting blacks or whites in your nursery decor is a great idea to encourage children to use their eyes to find the right colors. These contrasting colours can help develop young babies’ eyes.
Bold and Bright Colors – Contrasting bright, bold colours can be used in a similar manner to black or white. It creates an attractive feature that your baby can see with their eyes. Bright colours are great for keeping your baby interested as they grow.
Pastels and Soft Colours- Soft pastels are a very popular trend but they do not have any effect on your child’s growth. Their appeal to adults is more important than the baby’s development. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make use of these options. You might consider adding accessories with bright colors and features pieces that have lines or patterns.
These are just some of the general trends in colour psychology.
Below are some examples of common colours and the psychological properties they have that could be useful in a nursery.
Red – Red is associated to passion and excitement, as well danger due its frequent use in warning signals etc.
Blue – Blue is believed to be connected to creativity and calm, creating soothing vibes.
Green – Green is associated to calmness and healing, because of its association to nature.
Grey – Grey has a calm and thought-provoking association.
Yellow – Yellow is thought to be a cheerful color that is linked to happiness as well as intelligence.
Pink – Pink is a calm colour which lowers heart rate.
Patterns and styles
The use of contrasting shapes or patterns can be another option to help your child grow. This is a very popular choice for decorating stylishly.
As babies are able to see the differences in shapes and lines, they will be more interested in them. These types of features can stimulate babies and provide them with something to look at and absorb.
This design can be used to create a feature wall with stripes or patterns, such as diamonds or chevrons. Try popular trends such as monochrome patterns and geometric shapes.
These designs are possible to be made using paint or wallpaper. To decorate your space, you can choose the option that is most appealing to you.
This is a great place to put pattern and shape designs.
As we said, babies won’t start to see color until they are three to five years old. If you aren’t sure which option to choose, you have plenty of time. Check to see if your baby reacts differently to certain colours. You can then use this as inspiration.
Colour perception is subjective even for children. It’s best to base your choice on your personal experience.
The benefits of choosing the right shade for your child are obvious, but you should still choose a colour and style that you like. You’ll be spending as much time in the room with your baby as you do with the baby, so make sure you love the theme!
Whatever wallpaper you choose to use, be sure to make it easy to clean. Babies are messy, and it’s likely that you will have an incident on your wall.
General Tips on Nursery Decor
You now know which colors are right for you. We’ll take a look to give you some general tips on nursery decoration.
Incorporate Storage To Avoid Clutter
A baby, even in modern times, comes with a lot of baggage. You will have many new items to store, such as large items like car seats, cots and car seats, or smaller items like clothes and toys.
We recommend that you eliminate clutter. This will make your life much easier and may have an effect on your baby.
You should keep your baby’s nursery clean and free of clutter. This will help prevent them from being overstimulated. This will allow your baby to associate sleep with a tranquil and soothing environment.
A well-designed storage system will save you the time of searching through your house for the lost item, while still holding a baby. Being a parent is difficult enough. However, it’ll be easier to organize your baby’s bedroom.
It’s important to have your daily items readily available when you’re running late, and the things you use every few weeks or once a week in the back.
Closed-wall cupboards can help you have lots of storage in one unit. A cabinet and drawer combo gives you greater flexibility and two types of storage.
It is important to choose plain storage furniture when selecting your furniture. This will make it easier to move the furniture around as the child grows, which can save you money down the line. Wall stickers are temporary accessories that can brighten up furniture and make it more attractive without needing to be permanently changed.
Blackout Curtains and Blinds
Newborn babies may sleep 16 to 18 hours per night. It’s not a common experience for all newborns, but it is very common.
Babies sleep at different times throughout the night.
By adding blackout curtains to a nursery, you can create a night-time environment for your baby.
Simulating night may help your newborn child associate dark with sleep. This can be a way to get your child to sleep through the night as they age. Another option is to use a nightlight to get your child used the routine.
It could be helpful to have a dark place in order to get some sleep. This is especially true if your baby sleeps when you do.
Design a comfortable space for yourself
The nursery is likely to be the most important place in your child’s life, especially for their younger siblings. You will be able to take a rest during night feeds and naps while your baby sleeps.
A chair is a comfortable way to stop yourself from running all over your house in search of a spot to rest your baby.
Comfortable rocking chairs can be a great option. The rocking chair allows you to relax your baby and give them a place to sit. There are many rocking chairs available, including armchairs.
Use a Mobile Baby Carrier
Mobiles are a classic toy for nurseries and decorative pieces that can be used in nurseries. They have been around since at least the 19thcentury.
Bright, moving colours can be a great way to help children develop their eyesight. When a child starts to move, and holds their head up, they can assist with muscle development.
You can also enjoy music on some types of mobile phones. A soothing lullaby can be used to soothe your child and help him or her fall asleep.
The huge range of mobiles on offer will allow you to choose the design that best suits your room and your child’s needs.
It is important to remember that not all experts agree about the use mobile phones during sleeping hours. This is because your baby may be overstimulated or distracted while sleeping.
Parents will ultimately make the decision. It’s possible to try out a phone, and then remove it if you feel it is not suitable for your child. If you do decide on a mobile, be sure that the fastenings are secure.
Decorate the Ceiling
Decorating a ceiling has become more popular in recent years. It allows you to add a contrast color or design to your baby’s room to draw their attention. Baby’s spend the majority of their time lying down on their backs, so it is a great spot to add a design.
Although you don’t want to make your child sleepy, it can be helpful to give them a calm colour. For the best look, you can match or contrast the walls.
You can also put a fun design on the wall of your child’s room. This can be a great way to entertain your child and make it look good.
Add a rug
You will be amazed at the amount of time a parent takes to lay on the floor. It’s a great place to read stories, play and even change your baby’s diapers (especially when they crawl).
A rug can make your room more comfortable for you and your child to lie on. You can add another pattern or colour to the rug, and it will be a great way to improve your baby’s development.
You can also save your carpets from accidents, spillages, and general damage, which is great news for babies and children. It’s much easier and cheaper to replace a rug, than a carpet.
Wall Stickers: Accessorize with one
It is easy to add a wall sticker to your nursery.
Stickers are versatile and can be applied in many different ways. For example, you could stick one large nursery wall sticker on one wall or all of your rooms with a set. You can also add them to any surface, such as paint, glass or metal.
You can find nursery wall stickers in a wide variety of categories that will suit your chosen theme. Stickers can be easily removed or replaced as children grow older and discover their own tastes.
Wall stickers can also be non-toxic, environmentally-friendly, and very easy to clean.
Stickers can also be used to decorate other artwork and photos.
It is likely that your baby won’t grasp what you say, but don’t be alarmed. They will benefit from visuals they can trace with their eyes.
Summary of Nursery Decoration
You can create the perfect nursery by choosing the right nursery decor. This will also help your baby develop.
Use our tips to help pick the right colors and style for your nursery. You can make your new parent life a bit easier by following our decor tips.
Please Note: Many experts disagree on the effects color and decoration has on children. Your baby and you should do what is right.
