I posted this on our wordpress blog a while ago and I wanted to share it again! A few reasons why I think Beetling decor is amazing, what do you think?
As parents we search relentlessly for those revolutionary toys and DVDs guaranteed to stimulate babies brains, but is it possible to achieve the same results through decorating? I have done some research on this and have found many articles describing how different colours and textures affect mood and brain development. Primary colours stimulate cognitive processing and development and babies can perceive bright primary colours long before pastels, does that mean those powder blues and soft pinks aren’t a good choice for the nursery? Not necessarily, bright red, blues and yellows are fun and stimulating, but babies also need a calm comforting place to ease them into that deep sleep which is also very important for brain growth. Don’t get discouraged, I have found some simple tips on how to achieve the “perfect” balance between sleep, work and play.
As parents we search relentlessly for those revolutionary toys and DVDs guaranteed to stimulate babies brains, but is it possible to achieve the same results through decorating? I have done some research on this and have found many articles describing how different colours and textures affect mood and brain development. Primary colours stimulate cognitive processing and development and babies can perceive bright primary colours long before pastels, does that mean those powder blues and soft pinks aren’t a good choice for the nursery? Not necessarily, bright red, blues and yellows are fun and stimulating, but babies also need a calm comforting place to ease them into that deep sleep which is also very important for brain growth. Don’t get discouraged, I have found some simple tips on how to achieve the “perfect” balance between sleep, work and play.
Sleep
This area will usually consist of the crib, night table and a nursing chair and is very well suited for those soft pastels we all love. A baby or toddler needs to feel safe, comfortable and secure in their cribs and it is important to inspire the mind to dream. It is a fact that babies feel comforted by faces, whether it is mommy, daddy or their favourite animal, so this is the perfect spot for wall decor that is lifelike, well visible and still maintains that soft colour pallet. A couple good examples from our collections would be, our Baby Giraffe or our Hey Diddle Diddle nursery rhyme set.
Work
The work space is probably better known as the diaper station. This spot will need to be safe and functional for you and your baby, and a great place for some bright accents. This would be a perfect spot for a mirror to visually entertain or something with texture and dimensions for baby to play with. I think a perfect example of this is our monkey mirror. It is one of our newest additions and it has all of the nurturing qualities a baby needs at the change table: bright faces, texture and of course a mirror to discover themselves.
The work space is probably better known as the diaper station. This spot will need to be safe and functional for you and your baby, and a great place for some bright accents. This would be a perfect spot for a mirror to visually entertain or something with texture and dimensions for baby to play with. I think a perfect example of this is our monkey mirror. It is one of our newest additions and it has all of the nurturing qualities a baby needs at the change table: bright faces, texture and of course a mirror to discover themselves.
Play
This will probably be the most important part of the room because it will have to grow with your child for years, and will probably become the most used area in the home. This spot is perfect for bright contrasting colours and fun decor. Babies learn and develop by using their senses so it is important to use safe products that are engaging and at eye level. Imaginative play is proven to play a major role in brain development so this space is much more than just toy storage. Decorate this space to inspire your child and bring life to the room. Our Safari Series and Dinosaurs are designed with all of the ingredients necessary to create a fun and educational environment that will grow with your child.
Viola!
You can combine decorating and nurturing together to develop a room that will stimulate your baby’s brain by designating specific a spot for each of your baby’s needs. More important than this, you can give life to the room that brings you and your baby together for affection and play time, and in my opinion, that is real organic parenting. But is this as effective as the latest DVD or flashy toy? Most importantly, will the room be a fun place for them to play with the box that "super toy" came in?
This will probably be the most important part of the room because it will have to grow with your child for years, and will probably become the most used area in the home. This spot is perfect for bright contrasting colours and fun decor. Babies learn and develop by using their senses so it is important to use safe products that are engaging and at eye level. Imaginative play is proven to play a major role in brain development so this space is much more than just toy storage. Decorate this space to inspire your child and bring life to the room. Our Safari Series and Dinosaurs are designed with all of the ingredients necessary to create a fun and educational environment that will grow with your child.
Viola!
You can combine decorating and nurturing together to develop a room that will stimulate your baby’s brain by designating specific a spot for each of your baby’s needs. More important than this, you can give life to the room that brings you and your baby together for affection and play time, and in my opinion, that is real organic parenting. But is this as effective as the latest DVD or flashy toy? Most importantly, will the room be a fun place for them to play with the box that "super toy" came in?
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