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Nursery Paint Ideas

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Are you looking for something a little out of the ordinary in terms of design for your baby’s nursery? An interesting paint job can make even the most popular “nursery-in-a-bag” look like custom designer decor. Skip the solid pastel wash and try one of these simple, yet elegant designs. The first step for any of these ideas is to pick your perfect color, whether it be pink, green, blue, yellow or purple. Head to the paint department and look through those handy paint cards – the ones that have 4 or 5 shades on each one. Pick a swatch that … Continue reading →

Nursery Design Idea: 3D Wall Art

One of the favorite projects I worked on for my son’s nursery was a 3D plush turtle for the wall. It’s easy to make and looks amazing on the nursery wall. Design: To get started, pick a simple design. I picked a turtle because it went with our nursery theme and it consists of multiple rectangles and a few rounded shapes that are simple to piece together. You could also arrange geometric shapes, slightly spaced apart, or do another simple design such as a flower. Sketch out the design on a sheet a paper and plan the dimensions. Remember to … Continue reading →

Planning a Nursery

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One of the most exciting parts of my pregnancy was planning my son’s nursery. I could not wait for my 18 week ultrasound so I could find out the sex of our baby. Even before the ultrasound, I had begun planning color schemes and themes for both boys and girls. I found myself hoping for a girl simply because I preferred the brown and pink modern theme I had picked out. Once we got the news, I forgot all about my pink and brown nursery, and started pouring over ideas for a little boy’s room. It wasn’t long before I … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review June 7-21

Each month in the pregnancy blog, I try to cover topics related to infertility, conception, pregnancy, birth and the post partum period after your baby is born. The blog review is a good place to get caught up on the recent topics covered. Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by low blood sugar and excessive insulin production. It is common during pregnancy. To learn more read Hypoglycemia in Pregnancy. The high price of airplane tickets causes many families to take road trips for vacation. Sitting in the car for long periods of time isn’t always fun, particularly when you are pregnant. … Continue reading →

Twenty Weeks

My twentieth week of pregnancy begins with my sister still visiting! At twenty weeks some things have changed but most things have stayed the same. I have made it to the half way point which makes me feel like my pregnancy is official well on its way. Things that are the same include the same basic diet, exercising regularly, the same feelings of loosened ligaments, and the same energy level. My diet has not changed much in the course of my pregnancy. Protein still rules the bulk of my daily calorie intake. The types of proteins I eat vary a … Continue reading →

More Theme Pages for Baby Scrapbooks

A new survey on expectant parents shows that more and more moms and dads-to-be are keeping the gender of their unborn child a delivery surprise. Not knowing the sex of a baby makes it a bit more challenging for the people throwing the baby shower, especially if said individuals are trying to design a baby scrapbook to present to the expectant guest of honor. If you are uncomfortable making a book that features generic layouts in gender neutral shades of green/yellow/tan, then consider creating a nursery rhyme theme. Not only are the colors universal, but the little ditties often teach … Continue reading →

Why You Should Buy Real Wood Baby Furniture

A Georgia Family recently questioned why their baby had a persistant cough. They had a suspicion that the new furniture was the culprit. They had it tested, and they were right. Formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals used in the making of pressed wood furniture can poision the air. When a child spend 18 hours a day sleeping in that room, it can make them very sick. Parents already are educated on the fact that crib slats hould be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart and that the matress should fit tightly. They assume, however that if the crib is … Continue reading →

From Crib to Bed – A Toddler’s Fun Move to a Big Kid Bed! (Part One)

This article is the first installment of what will be a multi-part documentation of one little girl’s move from a nursery and a crib to a daybed and a bigger room. This fun transition will be documented in stages, highlighting the ways you can engage your youngster in the process and make it very fun along the way. The first stage is here: The Planning! The big moment is fast approaching. The arrival of our second child means it is just about moving time for our nearly three-year old daughter. We are in the planning stages for her early-Springtime move … Continue reading →