Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a person’s life. To welcome a baby home, a family would usually set up and decorate a nursery. It can be a very rewarding experience, preparing for your baby’s arrival and getting engrossed on the nitty-gritty of nursery decorating from pasting the wallpapers to setting up the baby’s natural and organic bedding.

To prepare the best nursery for your baby, you can try following these tips:

Choose color schemes that are easy on the eyes. Solid primary colors like red, yellow, blue and black, as well as dark colors like purple, maroon or pine green can be too strong for your baby’s liking. Choose pastel colors like baby blue or pale yellow, as well as neutral beiges to make the atmosphere more inviting for your child. Make sure to use only natural or low-VOC paints or non-toxic wall paper paste to protect your baby from the dangers of chemical off-gassing.

Choose a neutral pattern or theme. It is up to you if you want to choose typically female or male patterns to match your child if he is a boy or if she is a girl. But you can avoid flowers, fairies, cars or basketball patterns in favor of more unisex patterns like plaids, stripes, building blocks or ABCs.

Choose the right type of baby bedding. Make sure to get your child crib and bedding implements that have been tested safe and non-toxic. Make sure that the crib is not easily breakable to ensure the safety of your baby. Always remember that empty bedding is safest for your baby. Pillows, blankets and stuffed toys all pose risk of suffocation so it is best to keep them away. Always choose those made of natural and organic fabric and follow all rules of organic cleaning and natural cleaning. Wash your baby’s bedding using only natural cleaning products and baby safe cleaning solutions like BabyGabics loads of love laundry detergent.

Stimulate baby’s mind through colors, shapes and textures. Hang a bright, multi-colored mobile on top of your baby’s crib to help keep him happy and preoccupied. Colorful buntings on the ceiling or hangings on the walls can add more life to your child’s nursery too. In addition, you can give your baby soft toys to play with but only when he’s awake and when he’s under your supervision.

Keep the room cozy. Cozy up the nursery not only for your baby but for his visitors as well. Add soft nursery rugs to spruce up the atmosphere. You can try to experiment with creating visual divisions by placing couches or cabinets in the middle of the room.