It can be such a challenge coming up with the perfect room for your new baby. When we found out I was expecting, planning the nursery was one of the first things I thought about and couldn’t wait to get started.  I knew I wanted to use neutral colors and create a fun yet calming space for our little one. Here are a few steps we took in planning our baby girl’s nursery.
1. Choose your wall color and work accents and window treatments around it.

2. To create a beautiful, simple space find a mobile, and little toys to display made of natural wood.

3. Keep the furniture simple. Your baby honestly does not need that much. In our nursery we have her crib, a rocker, a dresser and a book shelf. It works because they are all similar in style and it keeps the simplistic feel we were going for in line.

4. Let your own personal style reflect your baby’s space. Their room is still a part of your home so don’t feel like you have to transform it into a cartoony, over the top baby town. (unless of course that’s what you’re going for)

5. Don’t forget the artwork. I think the artwork you choose for your baby’s room can make or break the space. If you are going for a nice, clean, simple space choose artwork that reflects that. If you want to go with a theme, find pieces that coordinate with it.

Just the other day I took my daughter out for her first walk and instead of dealing with a clunky stroller, I wore her with the Moby Wrap.  I always thought I would love wearing my baby and boy was I right.  Her snug little body, safe and warm pressed up against my own was the perfect first walk experience.  I’m excited to try our Moby in different ways and I’m also excited to use my Ergobaby Carrier once she’s a little bit bigger.  I highly recommend wearing your baby if you have not tried it yet. It’s easy, warm, safe and just plain fun.  Aside from the Moby and Ergobaby I’ve heard great things about the Sakura bloom sling  and the Maya Wrap. Is there a brand I’m missing that I should definitely be checking out?

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I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of Nature Vs. Nurture.  How much life experience influences personality over someone just being a certain way from the moment they were conceived.  As my husband and I are expecting our first child, we talk about this often.  What kind of parents we want to be, what kind of experiences we want to give our children- idea’s that are quickly followed up with, “well, we may have to change plans as we go depending on what type of children we have.”  My husband is reading a book on this very topic called Origins- How The Nine Months Before Birth Shape The Rest of Our Lives.  It’s so interesting to read and hear how much of human personality and characteristics are already set in place without having a single ounce of life experience.  Sure, we still want to offer our children all the things we hope to- unconditional love, support, encouragement, travel, a nice place to live etc, and while I am now convinced each person is unique from the moment they are formed, I do think these types of emotions and life experiences play a role in shaping what type of adults they will be.