Preparing For The Arrival Of Your Baby Boy
Monday, March 29th, 2010Many baby items can work for both baby girls and baby boys, but there are a lot of things that are made especially for boys as well. Although sometimes the only difference is color, if you know that you are having a boy, you can purchase baby items intended especially for boys. This will help keep the nursery from being just a baby area and make it more like a little boy’s room.
The first place to start is with the baby crib. For a baby boy, go with a brighter color. Sure, light blue will work if you want to go with the expected color, but primary colors are a great choice too. Red, blue, yellow or even green make great boy colors. If you get a convertible crib that can be made into a toddler bed when the child is older, having a brightly colored bed will go a long way toward making the room feel like it belongs to a little boy, rather than a baby.
Next, you’ll need some baby boy bedding for the crib. Look for fun prints with animals, cars, trucks or trains on them. The sheets and blankets you get for the baby’s crib will still fit when it comes time to switch over to a toddler bed, so choose bedding with pictures a young child will love.
Baby bath toys can be a lot of fun, and there are a lot of choices available besides the typical rubber duck. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a rubber duck, but a little boy absolutely must have some boats to play with in the tub. Try to find a good selection in bright colors. The little tyke is sure to enjoy bath time with so many wonderful toys to play with.
Now, how about a nice mobile to hang from the baby’s crib? You can get mobiles in many different styles, and some of them are brightly colored to go with the baby boy’s crib. You might find many of the same types of toys little boys like to play with hanging from a mobile, such as cars and trucks.
Of course, all babies need clothes and boys are no different. You’ll find that there is a lot of powder blue, but baby boys’ clothing is available in a wide range of colors. Since most people will buy you blue clothes for gifts, try to choose different colors. That way the little guy’s wardrobe will have more variety.
Now that you’ve got everything you need for the baby, don’t forget about painting your little boy’s room. You should try to pick a color that complements the furniture without making the room feel too dark or crowded. Lighter colors are usually best. Once you have that done, all you have to do is wait for the baby’s arrival.