Tips to Help Prepare Your Baby’s Sleep Areas
It’s a particularly busy time when a baby is on the way. But in the time
leading up to the delivery, it’s important to make sure you have
certain essentials squared away and ready for your newborn. From a
bedside bassinet to swaddles, there are a number of items to
purchase—and that’s all in addition to decorating and preparing a
nursery, plus a bedside sleeping area for the first few months. Check
out the tips below to help prep for your baby while having some fun
getting the nursery ready.
Find a Portable, Lasting Sleep Solution
Having a comfortable, safe place for your infant to sleep is a top priority. A bedside bassinet is an ideal option for a new infant, as they probably won’t be moving to their nursery for a little while. Not only can the best ones accommodate your child up to 5 months of age, but they are also portable. With a bassinet that can follow you as you move around the house, every room becomes your child’s nursery.
The benefit of a bedside bassinet is that it allows you to keep your child close to you for those first few critical months. High-quality bassinets offer 360-degree swivel action, so you can move the bassinet to rest above the surface of your own bed, letting your little one get as close to you as possible. If you’re a parent of multiples, consider a twin bassinet that keeps both infants near each other, encouraging that special twin bond, while also allowing you easy access to each child. The best bassinets can also come equipped with extra features, like breathable, collapsible mesh walls, amber-colored nightlights, and soothing sleep sounds to help keep your infant calm through the night.
Invest in High-Quality Swaddles or Wearable Blankets
Infants are safest in their own areas, such as a crib or bassinet, that’s free of toys and loose blankets. That said, you still want to be able to keep your child warm and cozy, which is where swaddles and wearable blankets come in. They’re safe alternatives to blankets, which can help keep your baby at a comfortable temperature.
Swaddles are must-haves for newborns, as they help them feel safe and secure while they adjust to life outside the womb. A swaddle should keep your new baby’s arms secure, discouraging the startle reflex some babies get during sleep, which can wake them suddenly. Wearable blankets are highly beneficial for your baby as they grow. You can find options that allow more range of motion, particularly for your baby’s arms, while still keeping your child warm and comfortable throughout the night.
Don’t Stress if the Nursery Isn’t Done!
You won’t be moving your baby into the nursery for a little while, so if it isn’t quite finished, don’t panic. You still have time to get it complete before your baby is ready to move in. There are a lot of cute ways to decorate your child’s nursery, and you may be tempted to go all out with wall paint or paper, bedding, toys, and so on. That said, it could be helpful to opt for steadfast colors that children of all ages can find appealing. Solid colors for the walls make excellent backdrops for the splashes of temporary color that your little one’s toys and clothes provide. You can also add timeless art accents, like references to popular children’s books that your baby will continue to love as they grow.
About HALO® Sleep
As one of the most trusted brands for high-quality infant sleep solutions and products, HALO® Sleep operates on a mission to educate and equip parents with the tools to help ensure their infants sleep safely and soundly. They work tirelessly to innovate safe, comfortable products for infants and toddlers, from their twin bassinet and a bassinet that vibrates to a full line of swaddles based on the popular HALO® SleepSack®, the original wearable blanket. HALO® Sleep partners with leading infant health and safety organizations and dedicates a portion of their proceeds to educational efforts.
Shop all of the products from HALO® Sleep at Halosleep.com
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Find a Portable, Lasting Sleep Solution
Having a comfortable, safe place for your infant to sleep is a top priority. A bedside bassinet is an ideal option for a new infant, as they probably won’t be moving to their nursery for a little while. Not only can the best ones accommodate your child up to 5 months of age, but they are also portable. With a bassinet that can follow you as you move around the house, every room becomes your child’s nursery.
The benefit of a bedside bassinet is that it allows you to keep your child close to you for those first few critical months. High-quality bassinets offer 360-degree swivel action, so you can move the bassinet to rest above the surface of your own bed, letting your little one get as close to you as possible. If you’re a parent of multiples, consider a twin bassinet that keeps both infants near each other, encouraging that special twin bond, while also allowing you easy access to each child. The best bassinets can also come equipped with extra features, like breathable, collapsible mesh walls, amber-colored nightlights, and soothing sleep sounds to help keep your infant calm through the night.
Invest in High-Quality Swaddles or Wearable Blankets
Infants are safest in their own areas, such as a crib or bassinet, that’s free of toys and loose blankets. That said, you still want to be able to keep your child warm and cozy, which is where swaddles and wearable blankets come in. They’re safe alternatives to blankets, which can help keep your baby at a comfortable temperature.
Swaddles are must-haves for newborns, as they help them feel safe and secure while they adjust to life outside the womb. A swaddle should keep your new baby’s arms secure, discouraging the startle reflex some babies get during sleep, which can wake them suddenly. Wearable blankets are highly beneficial for your baby as they grow. You can find options that allow more range of motion, particularly for your baby’s arms, while still keeping your child warm and comfortable throughout the night.
Don’t Stress if the Nursery Isn’t Done!
You won’t be moving your baby into the nursery for a little while, so if it isn’t quite finished, don’t panic. You still have time to get it complete before your baby is ready to move in. There are a lot of cute ways to decorate your child’s nursery, and you may be tempted to go all out with wall paint or paper, bedding, toys, and so on. That said, it could be helpful to opt for steadfast colors that children of all ages can find appealing. Solid colors for the walls make excellent backdrops for the splashes of temporary color that your little one’s toys and clothes provide. You can also add timeless art accents, like references to popular children’s books that your baby will continue to love as they grow.
About HALO® Sleep
As one of the most trusted brands for high-quality infant sleep solutions and products, HALO® Sleep operates on a mission to educate and equip parents with the tools to help ensure their infants sleep safely and soundly. They work tirelessly to innovate safe, comfortable products for infants and toddlers, from their twin bassinet and a bassinet that vibrates to a full line of swaddles based on the popular HALO® SleepSack®, the original wearable blanket. HALO® Sleep partners with leading infant health and safety organizations and dedicates a portion of their proceeds to educational efforts.
Shop all of the products from HALO® Sleep at Halosleep.com
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