Comments on: Early Nursery Ideas http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/ A design blog about living a stylish life and transforming the so-so. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:12:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A Jill of All Trades http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-46682 A Jill of All Trades Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:44:14 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-46682 You can see it in the corner. It needs to be sanded and repainted and the lower shelves should be glued in because they can slip out (not easily). It is in really good shape for free! (But I live in TN, so that's quite a ways away) http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs830.snc4/69093_448427536742_516541742_6026904_711498_n.jpg You can see it in the corner. It needs to be sanded and repainted and the lower shelves should be glued in because they can slip out (not easily).

It is in really good shape for free! (But I live in TN, so that’s quite a ways away)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs830.snc4/69093_448427536742_516541742_6026904_711498_n.jpg

]]> By: A Jill of All Trades http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-46680 A Jill of All Trades Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:40:58 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-46680 So, I have a changing table that looks exactly like those that I am getting ready to throw out. ....although I think mine is circa 1980-something. So, I have a changing table that looks exactly like those that I am getting ready to throw out.

….although I think mine is circa 1980-something.

]]> By: Pamela http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9666 Pamela Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:10:27 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9666 I think Julie Ann's comment made the most sense. You do need to consider who will be changing the diapers. And I do think you need a designated changing area, whatever form it may take; you will be changing diapers for many years. I recently helped out with my nephew and was surprised there was no changing table or designated area. I found it a bit disgusting to be changing a diaper on the sofa or on a bed with only a thin plastic/paper pad for protection - especially for a boy; additionally it was rough on my back. Plus, not everything I needed was at arm's length; it had to be carted into place, while chasing a toddler. I found the lack of organization for routine baby activities to be apalling. They have had to clean all their bedding more than once when there is an accident. They could have saved precious hours and avoided the mess, simply by having a designated changing area. I never purchased a changing table for my 2 kids, yet I always had a designated changing area. For my first I used a built in vanity in the bathroom. I simply put a foam changing pad with a pretty cover on the counter and stored all my equipment in the drawers. The biggest benefit was the wall of mirror over the changing area/vanity. Babies love looking at themselves and it completely distracts them during a change. Diaper changes were always easy when there was cute baby to look at in the mirror. For my second child we had moved and I used an antique dresser for a changing table. I used a foam pad again and sewed a few stretch terrycloth covers to coordinate with the room decor. These can be easily washed. I also sewed a diaper stacker which I hung on a nearby peg rack. Everything was where I could keep one hand on the baby and grab what I needed - including clothes in the drawers. Knowing how successful a mirror can be, of course I hung a mirror right over the dresser! A changing table can later be used for toys and a low dresser will always be useful in just about any room. Find what you need on Craig's list or at Target. For me a designated changing area was a neccesity. I think Julie Ann’s comment made the most sense. You do need to consider who will be changing the diapers. And I do think you need a designated changing area, whatever form it may take; you will be changing diapers for many years.

I recently helped out with my nephew and was surprised there was no changing table or designated area. I found it a bit disgusting to be changing a diaper on the sofa or on a bed with only a thin plastic/paper pad for protection – especially for a boy; additionally it was rough on my back. Plus, not everything I needed was at arm’s length; it had to be carted into place, while chasing a toddler. I found the lack of organization for routine baby activities to be apalling. They have had to clean all their bedding more than once when there is an accident. They could have saved precious hours and avoided the mess, simply by having a designated changing area.

I never purchased a changing table for my 2 kids, yet I always had a designated changing area. For my first I used a built in vanity in the bathroom. I simply put a foam changing pad with a pretty cover on the counter and stored all my equipment in the drawers. The biggest benefit was the wall of mirror over the changing area/vanity. Babies love looking at themselves and it completely distracts them during a change. Diaper changes were always easy when there was cute baby to look at in the mirror.

For my second child we had moved and I used an antique dresser for a changing table. I used a foam pad again and sewed a few stretch terrycloth covers to coordinate with the room decor. These can be easily washed. I also sewed a diaper stacker which I hung on a nearby peg rack. Everything was where I could keep one hand on the baby and grab what I needed – including clothes in the drawers. Knowing how successful a mirror can be, of course I hung a mirror right over the dresser!

A changing table can later be used for toys and a low dresser will always be useful in just about any room. Find what you need on Craig’s list or at Target. For me a designated changing area was a neccesity.

]]> By: Anna http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9460 Anna Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:27:03 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9460 That change table is beautiful, and I think it would look great in a bright colour. We have a 3 month old and use her change table all the time, and we love the storage and the look of it too. We have her toys on top of her dresser, so we were happy to have the extra space. That change table is beautiful, and I think it would look great in a bright colour.
We have a 3 month old and use her change table all the time, and we love the storage and the look of it too. We have her toys on top of her dresser, so we were happy to have the extra space.

]]> By: Livi http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9254 Livi Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:16:19 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9254 I had that same Jenny Lind changing table (and crib). It was passed down from my sister who bought it at JcPenny for her kids are now 18 and 16 (mine are now 7 and 10) - and was still going strong, when I gave it away. I recommend getting a changing table - and you cannot beat the storage space for diapers, wipes and pj's - everything is easy to grab one handed (one hand on baby) b/c the shelves are open. I had that same Jenny Lind changing table (and crib). It was passed down from my sister who bought it at JcPenny for her kids are now 18 and 16 (mine are now 7 and 10) – and was still going strong, when I gave it away.

I recommend getting a changing table – and you cannot beat the storage space for diapers, wipes and pj’s – everything is easy to grab one handed (one hand on baby) b/c the shelves are open.

]]> By: Carol http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9209 Carol Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:59:14 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9209 You don't need a changing table at all. Put the stuff on the floor in several rooms so there's always something handy to change. After they can roll over, a changing table is an exercise in terror IMHO. But, if you feel you must, go with Molly's suggestion. Spend the money on something you can use for a long time. You don’t need a changing table at all. Put the stuff on the floor in several rooms so there’s always something handy to change. After they can roll over, a changing table is an exercise in terror IMHO.

But, if you feel you must, go with Molly’s suggestion. Spend the money on something you can use for a long time.

]]> By: Molly M. http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9204 Molly M. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:42 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9204 Nicole, Congrats on your pregnancy. I hope you are feeling well. I really enjoy reading your blog and have gotten a lot of great ideas from it. As a mother of two, if I may be so bold as to turn the tables and offer a few suggestions for the baby's room. If you like what Land of Nod has to offer, they have an outlet store in Northbrook. It is well worth the trek from Oak Park. We found dresser we liked online for $400, and I found a slightly nicked version of it at the outlet for $100. Also, with regard to the changing table. You really only need one for the the first two-three year. I would suggest investing in a nice dresser and securing a temporary changing pad to the top of it. Land of Nod has this option. It offers better storage, you don't have to worry so much about keeping it neat b/c everything is hidden in the drawers, and you will get more use out of it in the long-run. Best wishes and continued good health. Molly Nicole,

Congrats on your pregnancy. I hope you are feeling well.

I really enjoy reading your blog and have gotten a lot of great ideas from it.

As a mother of two, if I may be so bold as to turn the tables and offer a few suggestions for the baby’s room. If you like what Land of Nod has to offer, they have an outlet store in Northbrook. It is well worth the trek from Oak Park. We found dresser we liked online for $400, and I found a slightly nicked version of it at the outlet for $100.

Also, with regard to the changing table. You really only need one for the the first two-three year. I would suggest investing in a nice dresser and securing a temporary changing pad to the top of it. Land of Nod has this option. It offers better storage, you don’t have to worry so much about keeping it neat b/c everything is hidden in the drawers, and you will get more use out of it in the long-run.

Best wishes and continued good health.

Molly

]]> By: themostfantastic http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9165 themostfantastic Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:42:08 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9165 the land of nod and target both carry the same jenny lind crib and changing table by the same designer. i think they are both by the company da vinci. i found this out by reading Baby Bargains. target often has free shipping and 15% off of furniture. hope this helps! the land of nod and target both carry the same jenny lind crib and changing table by the same designer. i think they are both by the company da vinci. i found this out by reading Baby Bargains. target often has free shipping and 15% off of furniture. hope this helps!

]]> By: patricia http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9130 patricia Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:19:01 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9130 please beg or borrow and get a crib for a steal, it is used only for 2 years and afterwards, you want to burn it like you will want to burn all your maternity clothes. take it from a mom of 3, those years are fleeting and soon college is staring you right smack in the face! so find a crib for nothing.. and wave that making it lovely magic! (wand) please beg or borrow and get a crib for a steal, it is used only for 2 years and afterwards, you want to burn it like you will want to burn all your maternity clothes. take it from a mom of 3, those years are fleeting and soon college is staring you right smack in the face! so find a crib for nothing.. and wave that making it lovely magic! (wand)

]]> By: patricia http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/09/early-nursery-ideas/comment-page-2/#comment-9129 patricia Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:16:42 +0000 http://makingitlovely.com/?p=872#comment-9129 I hope you paint that silver....it would look awesome. New meaning to "born with a silver spoon, I mean chest!" I hope you paint that silver….it would look awesome.
New meaning to “born with a silver spoon, I mean chest!”

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