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New parents, especially first timers are always eager to make sure they get everything right. From buying the safest cot to having all the gadgets that friends and family swear by – they want everything to be just right!
But regardless of how many lists you write and how prepared you are, everyone can make mistakes and the set-up of your nursery is no exception. That is why we’ve asked Steve Cenatiempo, Managing Director at Tasman Eco to share some common mistakes that parents make when fitting out their nurseries to help you avoid them!
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Rushing to get everything set-up early
It can be tempting to rush and try to get everything set-up long before your baby arrives, after all it is a very exciting time! Despite your eagerness, it is best to take your time and enjoy the experience. This will help you set up a space that is safe for both you and your baby that you will enjoy spending time in together. If you are too quick to buy everything as you see it and don’t take time to plan, you may end up changing your mind about purchases you have already made. Limit your stress and take the time to carefully select each item that will be going into your nursery and plan how you want it to look.
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Buying furniture because it will look good, rather than thinking about functionality
Every parent wants their nursery to look just right, but soon realise that practicality is more important. Selecting pieces that aren’t quite right for your space can lead to problems down the track. If you have a smaller room, consider furniture with multiple purposes – for example a chest of drawers that can also be used as a change table. Tasman Eco has a great range of nursery furniture to suit any sized room and its collections are stylish too. The brand believe that you don’t have to compromise the look of your nursery just so that it can be more practical – you can have both.
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Moving the cot to the wrong area of the room
The layout of your nursery is extremely important, you want the room to flow and be easy to navigate – no one wants to be walking through a maze to get to a cot for a late-night feed. But, when planning out where each piece of furniture will go, it is important to also keep in mind what will be around your cot and keep it away from windows. As your baby grows the blinds and curtains will be a risk. Cords and other window furnishings can become choking hazards so it is best to keep your cot away from anything that little hands can grab onto.
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Over cluttering of the room
Toys, blankets, photos and other decorations – there is so much that can go into a nursery. Once you add all the ‘nick nacks’ in with the necessities (nappies, spare pacifiers, baby wipes etc.) it can be easy to over clutter the room. When setting up your nursery, make a list of what you will really need in the room and what can be stored in another part of the house, or not purchased at all – think about whether the oversized teddy bear you bought on an impulse could be replaced by a comfortable rocker.
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Selecting an over stimulating colour scheme
There are so many options for paint colours, wallpaper designs and plush furnishings. You often have a blank canvas when setting up your nursery and can let your creative side run wild – but some parents can make the mistake of getting too creative. It is best to remember that softer colours are more relaxing for the baby and for you as well. You will be spending a lot of time in your nursery once bub is born so you want it to be a calming space. Monochrome colour schemes with contrasting shapes and patterns are best as a foundation and allow you to introduce colour as your baby grows.
Tasman Eco is providing Australian and international families with eco-friendly and great quality nursery furniture, offering products that are stylish, affordable, safe and high in quality.
Established in 2004, Tasman Eco believe in a sustainable future, creating nursery furniture that will last for generations to come. All products are made in an environmentally friendly way, only using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified timber, from FSC certified suppliers.
All Tasman Eco stock are independently tested by SGS to ensure that they meet Australian standards and are stained with 100% non-toxic finishes and paints to minimise common allergy triggers, making them the perfect choice for any family.
Offering everything from bassinettes, cots, mattresses, and storage, Tasman Eco produce furniture that nods to the latest trends, whilst remaining timeless so parents can purchase everything they need for the nursery from one brand which won’t outdate.
Tasman Eco’s products are available to view on https://www.tasmaneco.com.au/ and can be purchased from all leading stockists, including but not limited to: Baby Bunting, Baby Bounce and Baby Kingdom.
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