Waiting for a child is an exciting and unforgettable time. There is so much hassle associated with the appearance of a new family member! You need to have time to do everything and not forget anything. Parents, grandparents are preparing a place for the little one. It is important for them not only to buy an arena, but also to decorate it in a special way.
In the first months of life, the baby sleeps most of the time. Especially the first weeks. Over time, the baby begins to sit down, and then stand on his legs. Therefore, the playpen for the newborn plays the role of a sleeping place first and only with time - a play place.
Choosing a playpen for a future baby
The safety of the arena comes first. The bottom of the product must be strong and withstand sufficient stress. The sides of the arena, regardless of the design, must not have wide openings in which the child's handle can get stuck. There are products with bumpers made of fabric or mesh, with a soft bottom. They are more reliable.
Wooden playpens are environmentally friendly and safe. They stand more firmly on the floor and do not roll over. However, when choosing a wooden product, measure the distance between the slats. It should not exceed 6 centimeters. That is, the baby's head should not creep into it. Plastic models are lighter and more mobile. They can be easily carried from place to place, folded and taken with you. However, they are undesirable for sleep. As well as inflatable products - these arenas are more suitable for games.
Useful details for the arena
There are models of arenas, which are already initially supplemented with useful details. Spinning balls, ratchets, soundbars, vivid pictures. Naturally, the price of such a product is decent. When choosing a color scheme, give preference to pastel shades. They are not so tiring on the eyes. The safety and comfort of the baby is more important than the beauty of the playpen. Therefore, first cover the bottom and hang the curb if it is not fabric. For the development of the crumbs, hang mobiles or pendants over the headboard. In addition to entertaining the child, the products help to acquire concentration skills.
How to decorate the arena
The playpen was bought, supplemented with useful items, now you can decorate for the arrival of a newborn. If a canopy does not come with the product, then it must be purchased separately. It will protect your baby from insects and create a cozy environment. You can decorate the arena with various colorful objects: bows, balls, toys. If the playpen is wooden, tie a ball to each plank. Decorate the ropes with bows. And along the upper perimeter, start up a wide colorful braid. You can hang the lattice itself with a bright cloth with children's drawings.
Be sure to put toys in the playpen. It can be one big teddy bear or many small animals. Fresh flowers are undesirable for decoration, they can provoke allergies. But a bouquet or garland of artificial flowers will serve as an excellent decor.
After decorating the playpen and tidying up the room, you can wait for mom and baby. This day should be memorable and exciting. Make sure to take a few photos, which you will then show to the matured child.
