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I had my baby in September. I starting buying little things right away just because I love to shop, but once we found out the sex of the baby we started buying things such as bedding and a crib.
buy it when you find what you like and can afford it.
What baby furniture? We were given a bath, bought a cheap chest of drawers when found one cheap enough. I was in the third trimester some time. I could hardly leave the house until then. We borrowed the bassinette from my aunt, went and bought a cot when she no longer fit in the bassinette.
I say, after unfortunate circumstances, just select it and put away on lay a way. When the child is born and all is well, then let your husband, or mother or whomever, purchase it and get the nursery ready.
At your own time but don’t wait too late or you will be too big & misrable to put it up & it play with it. Get everything up by the start of 7th month is probably be the best route. Then when you have a shower you can go home & put everything in it’s place. It was so much fun for me to organize my son’s room. I got started late & it seemed like everyday I have to do something in his room to get it ready, by the last month all I wanted to do was sleep. Your body tends to prepare for what is coming.
I say its safe after 6 months.
My pregnancy was so risky I had a shower in 8 and a half months and our son was born on the day of his shower. but we got so many nice things like his crib and dressing table. We wish we could have attended the shower but it was our 3 rd… how lucky were we.>>>>>
I bought mine after four months my husband didn’t want to get anything before we were sure everything was ok.
Shopping for your new baby can be overwhelming, your parents, friends, neighbors, sisters, sisters in law, aunts, uncles, brother’s sister’s cousin, the checkout lady at the supermarket, teller at the bank – everyone you meet has endless advice to share.
Slow down, find a comfortable place to sit, grab a cup of tea, decaf of course, a pad of paper and pen, and do a little planning and a little dreaming. Soon you will be on your way to creating a nursery that’s warm, inviting, functional and most importantly safe.
Create a realistic budget for furniture, linens and decor. Also consider that hose-hold expenses will increase with baby’s arrival and income may decrease if one or both parents change work schedules.
Don’t wait until the last minute, major items usually need to be ordered and could take up to 12 weeks. You will also need time to thoroughly clean, paint and arrange all your purchases and gifts. It’s frustrating to be tripping over shower gifts that can’t be cleaned and put away because your furniture hasn’t arrived yet. With everything done in advance you can relax and enjoy your baby’s homecoming.
Envision your nursery’s color scheme and how the furniture, linens and wall color will work together and think long-term. While wall colors and linens change as your child grows, most furniture grows with your child. Cribs convert to toddler beds and later full size beds so you should try to purchase the best quality furniture your budget will allow, Initially you’ll need a crib and a good quality, firm mattress, a changing table or dresser and a glider with a footstool. For feeding time small table next to your glider is a great spot to set burp cloths or bottles.
Closet organizers are also a good idea. In the middle of the night it’s helpful to have spare sheets, blankets, waterproof pads and other essentials close as opposed to a linen closet down the hall.
Lighting is also very important. Room darkening shades will help control the bright sun during naptime and nightlights so you don’t bump into things in the middle of the night.
Most importantly of all slow down and enjoy infusing your and your partner’s personality and tastes into your baby’s own special space.