Nothing can compare with the beauty of the smile of a baby when he or she sees something delightful, whether it’s the changing colors of a mobile or the bright patterns on a rug. Which is why it makes sense to get baby the best of everything!

When a mother nears her term, one of her greatest joys is getting the nursery ready for the little one. Often, parents make this a loving project, selecting just the right colors and designs to go with the perfect wall hangings, lamps, fan, wallpapers or rugs.

The nursery is where the baby will be spending most of its time. This is the place where parents leave the little one to sleep or play safely. Thus, a number of factors have to be kept in mind before you choose items to complete your nursery baby décor.

The most important facet of nursery décor is – no, not beauty, but safety. Regardless of what theme you pick, the nursery has to be safe. Parents have to take special care to baby proof the nursery. Any of the items that you choose must be free of sharp edges and trailing laces or ribbons. This is particularly true for parents who decide to use cribs or cradles that have been passed down through generations. It might be a great thing to see your child using the crib that you slept in, but, if the crib has a loose nail or some rough edges, you’re better off picking a new crib.

Another important thing to keep in mind is comfort. Your baby needs to feel totally and completely at ease, otherwise parents will never have any joy from the room they so painstakingly decorated.

One of the easiest ways to select baby nursery decor is to pick a central theme and then go about choosing items that complement the theme. Not only is this easy to do, it is also a lot of fun. Besides, your visitors will quickly catch on and let you know how much they love the baby’s nursery.

Some of the items that you cannot do without when you decorate the nursery include necessities like the crib, mattress, clothing, diaper disposal machines and baby bath accessories. Once you’re through with selecting these essentials, you will then need to look at accessories like strollers, a diaper genie, mobiles, toys, soft toys and so on. Choose accessories that gel well with the room and the necessities and you simply cannot go wrong with the overall décor.

Aesthetics play a vital role in selecting items for the baby nursery décor. Color coordination is not all. You also need to make use of space and natural lighting intelligently. The baby should find the room pleasant and comfortable. You might love to choose trendy items, but keep in mind that baby skin is soft and gentle. So, you absolutely need to choose items that are soft and cuddly.

Ultimately, a baby’s nursery should look as if it has been visited by angels at night and blessed by fairies during the day. It’s a place that your little darling will spend hours and hours. So, make it something that he or she will love.