Whether you’re waiting weeks or months for the latest addition to your family, getting the nursery ready for their arrival is probably top of your list of things to do. You’ll want your child to be able to interact with their surroundings on a safe and secure level, while being stimulated by what’s around them. 

According to research, around 80% of a baby or toddler’s information is received visually, so bright colours and interesting tactile toys are vital to their development. Stimuli such as this promote healthy neural pathways and can have a huge impact on a child’s development. However, your child’s nursery is also part of your home, and you want it to fall in line with the rest of the décor. So here are a few suggestions on how to achieve that perfect balance, and create a cute nursery that your little one will love.

1. Kids Equal Chaos! No one likes to admit it, but the truth is that where there are children, there will always be clutter. Toys, bedding, dummies, and accessories always seem to find their way onto the floor. Storage boxes with rounded corners are a great way to ensure that even if curious little fingers want to explore more than they should, all those essentials are packed away in a safe storage solution.
2. Fluffy Rugs. Rugs don’t have to be purely functional. Firstly, there’s the texture to consider. Something soft and comfortable yet interesting for youngsters to discover can act as a vital stimulus for toddlers learning about their environment. Secondly, a rug doesn’t have to be boring! Check out items such as our Tiny Town Road Play Rug. The bright colours give your child something to respond to and, as they become older, being able to recognise and understand how the world beyond the nursery works can present them with hours of intelligent play.
3. Wall Art. With 80% of a developing child’s stimulation being visual, it’s hard to underestimate the importance of wall art. Whether you choose to throw them in at the deep-end with some well-chosen, modern art, or go for the more basic perspective of colours and shapes, decorating your child’s nursery with wall art can encourage their artistic side. At Crate and Barrel, we offer an extensive range of wall art created with little ones in mind.
4. Not All Mobiles are Phones! Whether you hang them above your child’s cot or dangle them in the nursery, mobiles are a great way to provide interesting and informative stimuli for your child. Many of these, such as our Solar System Mobile and our Under the Sea Mobile, will give your little one an introduction to things that will later become familiar. In addition, they can help to encourage your youngster to become engaged with topics and subjects that may be important to you.

If you’re stuck for ideas as to how to decorate your child’s nursery, browse our website. You’ll find plenty of ideas that combine safety with education and are designed to stimulate your child to explore the world that’s waiting for them.