Essentials for a Soothing and Secure Baby Room

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A reassuring and secure baby room

For baby to be able to find sleep, they must have a soothing and secure space. Parents will therefore have all the time during pregnancy, but also during the first months of baby's life to create a beautiful room adapted to baby's sleep. So what are the essentials to create this atmosphere? How do you know if baby is ready to sleep in their room?

Where does baby sleep from birth?

From birth, the WHO recommends having the baby sleep in the same room as at least one of the parents. The parents' bedroom with a baby bed is therefore the ideal place for this. Indeed, this proximity allows for bonding with the baby, facilitating breastfeeding if applicable, and also reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

You can therefore set up a bassinet or a co-sleeping crib in your room for the baby to sleep in from the return from the maternity ward. This period is also an opportunity to finish preparing the baby's room if you didn't have time before the birth.

What is the best age to put baby in their own room?

According to WHO recommendations, baby can sleep in their own room from the age of 6 months. It is considered that from this age, the risk of sudden infant death syndrome is lower. However, it's important to listen to your baby above all. Some children may not necessarily be ready to change rooms at 6 months. You can observe certain signs to ensure that baby is ready, such as:

The fact that they sleep at least 6 hours in a row.
The fact that they have no difficulty falling asleep alone.
The fact that they show interest in their room and what's in it.

How to create a soothing and secure baby room?

For baby to be able to cope with this room change, it's important to create a soothing and secure environment.

Suitable and safe furniture

The first step is to choose suitable furniture for baby. In terms of baby beds, it is recommended to favor solid wood for its robustness and durability. Prefer a made in France baby bed for better quality. You can also opt for a convertible baby bed. The 0-6 years convertible baby bed will transform as the child grows. Most often, a convertible baby bed allows you to go from a crib to a child's bed.

This baby bed can also be combined, meaning it associates several pieces of furniture in one. Our Bohème convertible baby bed is a convertible combination baby bed that includes storage and a changing table. There's even a twin baby bed version to accommodate two babies at the same time.

More than just the baby bed, you can opt for a dresser with a changing top for more practicality in daily life. Don't forget storage elements for toys, and why not a small armchair for you to sit with baby before bedtime.

Soft and soothing colors

To create a sleep-conducive atmosphere in the room, it is often recommended to favor soft and soothing colors. For example, you can consider:

White;
All shades of beige;
Nature colors like green and blue, as long as they are not too dark or intense;
Pastel colors (pink, yellow, green, blue...).

You can opt for all sorts of colors or stick to choosing just a few to avoid overcrowding the room.

However, avoid dark colors, as well as colors that are too bright like poppy red, sunflower yellow, electric blue, etc. These shades are too stimulating for baby who needs an environment that allows them to be more serene.

You can highlight the chosen colors by painting the walls, using patterned wallpaper, or adding small touches with curtains, a rug, cushions, etc.

A reassuring and playful universe

More than the chosen colors, it's also the decorative elements that will help create the perfect universe for baby. By turning to items dedicated to children's rooms, you shouldn't go wrong. Here too, favor elements like animals or nature. Choose beautiful posters in frames, some decorative objects, some stuffed animals, etc. Also choose soothing colors, soft materials, etc. here.

Dimmed lighting for more serenity

Finally, light also has an important role to play in the room. You can choose a beautiful pendant light that will provide good lighting for the room, but also focus on accent lighting to create an atmosphere more suitable for rest. For example, opt for a floor lamp or a table lamp for which you will choose soft and warm lighting. You can opt for this lighting at bedtime, for example.

Also add curtains to the windows to dim the light during nap time, for example. Here too, choose natural materials for a healthier environment.

Some tips to help baby fall asleep

If baby has trouble falling asleep in their new room, you can try several tricks to help:

Establish a bedtime routine to help your baby calm down.
Turn on the hallway light and leave the door ajar or use a night light.
Don't systematically pick up baby if they cry, first come near them and talk to them to help them calm down.
Respect the same baby's bedtime every evening

If you encounter too many difficulties, you can seek advice from a child sleep consultant.