| In the past, nursery furniture consisted of old, drab, | | | | Chest of Drawers |
| mismatched pieces. These days, however, a baby's | | | | Most nursery furniture sets do not include a chest of |
| room is furnished with matching pieces of furniture and | | | | drawers but it can be a very useful addition. A chest |
| coordinated beddings. Nursery furniture sets should be | | | | of drawers is the perfect place for storing baby's |
| chosen to compliment your baby's room color. If you | | | | clothes and beddings. |
| want to choose the best furniture for your baby's | | | | Dresser |
| nursery, this quick guide will show you what to look for. | | | | A dresser is a good alternative to the chest of |
| Proud parents always think that nothing is too good for | | | | drawers. It provides useful storage drawers and can |
| their baby, especially when it comes to nursery | | | | be used as a changing table as well. It should be big |
| furniture. For beauty and practicality, coordinated crib | | | | enough to hold baby's clothes, beddings and bath |
| sets and furniture provide the perfect foundation for | | | | accessories. Make sure it is the right height for a |
| decorating your baby's new room. | | | | changing table. |
| Nursery furniture sets are available in contemporary | | | | Wardrobe |
| style, classic design, country French and other | | | | If baby's room is small, a wardrobe can be more |
| charming styles. There is always a set to suit every | | | | practical than a dresser because it provides more |
| budget. Affordable furniture sets are usually made of a | | | | storage space while occupying the same floor space. |
| combination of wood and painted panels. Baby | | | | Most two-piece baby furniture consists of a cot bed |
| furniture can also be made of solid wood made from | | | | and wardrobe. Look for a wardrobe with a bottom |
| pine, walnut or beech. Solid wood furniture sets are | | | | drawer that can hold heavier beddings. |
| usually more expensive but they can be a good | | | | As a precaution, be sure to fasten the wardrobe to |
| investment. Typical nursery furniture sets consist of | | | | the wall securely. This will prevent a toddler from pulling |
| the following pieces: | | | | it over. Webbed straps are available for this purpose. |
| Cot Bed or Crib | | | | Your nursery furniture set can be a combination of the |
| A cot bed or crib is the centerpiece of the nursery | | | | baby furniture pieces mentioned above. Whatever |
| furniture set. Railed sides keep your baby safe and | | | | combination or style you choose, always buy the best |
| secure. As your child grows the sides can be | | | | quality that you can afford. Buying quality furniture is |
| removed and the cot can be converted to a toddler | | | | the smartest way to get your money's worth. |
| bed. | | | | |