What Do You Need To Create a Stimulating Nursery?
Lately, you have imagined how your baby’s nursery will look—bright colors and fuzzy blankets. But wait; while you might like those things, will they stimulate your child? Probably not.
Parents need to keep in mind that their nursery needs to be a fun and calming place without an overabundance of overstimulating things. So what do you need to create a stimulating nursery? Here’s what you need to know.
Teach Your Baby About Touch With Textures
The best way to introduce your baby to different textures is by adding them to the room. Apply different fabric types around the room, including wool and faux cowhide. These materials will help your infant learn to tell the difference between texture styles.
It’s important to consider your child’s age when adding things to their room. For example, a sparkly pillow might look and feel nice, but the sequins fall off and become a safety hazard. So apply textures that are easy to grab but don’t tear off easily, like furry carpets or blankets.
Explore Different Noises With Toys and Decorations
Parents need to be mindful of noise, as loud and repetitive sounds could overwhelm a child. Consider going slow with sound exposure, such as using a white noise machine in the room or placing a windchime outside their window.
As your child grows and explores sound, apply other types of sound, like pink noise, which uses bass. The vibrations from the mellow bass relax children and keep them engaged with their current activity.
Visually Stimulate Their Brains With Picture Books
Visually stimulating children ranges from social media content to books. However, it’s important to note that babies shouldn’t watch screens until they reach the age of 2. Parents introducing screens to children too early could cause language development struggles and short-term memory issues, decreasing their attention span.
It’s best to stick with the traditional route of books when incorporating visual stimulation in the nursery. Create a library for your child to explore visual stimuli.
Explore Problem-Solving Skills With a Nursery Chest
The thing about babies is that they are incredibly savvy explorers. They get into a lot of things. Yet, we don’t realize that babies often teach themselves essential life skills. For example, a nursery chest teaches infants about object permanence, leading to them developing problem-solving skills. The dresser helps little ones understand what’s around them and how to put things back after they remove them from the drawer.
There are many ways to create a stimulating nursery; these are only a few of our favorites. Make your nursery feel special and stimulating for your child, and watch as they blossom and develop essential life skills.
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