Experts advise having the baby's room prepared a few months before birth, with two objectives: first so that the mother is aware of the arrival of the child through a series of physical activities. Secondly, but not least, in case the new family member decides to anticipate their expected date.
Therefore, it is essential to prioritize and start from the beginning by choosing the best room, where the child is calmer and safer. It is true that the first months the baby will sleep in the same room as the parents, but it is necessary to dedicate a space to put all his things and to perform tasks as daily as changing diapers, breastfeeding or to take some naps during the day, in order for the child to get used to having his own space.
It's fundamental choose the right room for the little one based on several parameters. Let's see the most important: * Amplitude: It is not necessary that the baby's room be the largest in the whole house. The best choice is a bedroom that is close to what parents occupy so they can hear it during the night in case they cry or have a problem. As we have said, in the first months the child will sleep with the parents, but in the room there must be enough space to place all the essential elements, such as a crib, a changing table, a space to store his clothes and, if possible, a Place to feed him. Try to have everything you need at hand, or be able to access what you use most with few movements, since while you are taking care of the baby you will need to divert your attention from him as little as possible.
Light: The room should be bright during the day, because the best light is always natural light. However, remember that the direct sun will bother the child, so remember to put both a blind and good curtains that sift the light and give the room a relaxed air where the child feels comfortable both sleeping as a child and playing as they pass months. The lamps they will be an important part of the light that the child receives in the room, especially if the sun does not reach him during the day. We recommend that you opt for the lamps that hang from the ceiling and that you discard the floor and table lamps that are in danger of falling with the blows that the child can give him.
Hot: The baby needs a temperature between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius to be comfortable, as Lola explained in another post. Try not to get hot but make sure it is not cold. Keep in mind that during the night this temperature should be slightly lower, up to 18 degrees depending on what kind of bedding you have. When choosing the room, choose the one with the best insulation in the windows so that the temperature does not oscillate much or directly make a remodeling so that when the child is born he will find everything ready. The child's room should have a thermostat to make sure it doesn't change much in winter and summer. Remember that in summer the child should not sleep with the air conditioning on and should never be under the air flow.
