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Let's talk baby rooms
We need to get started on our baby room soon, since my busy work season is upon us I want to get as much done as I can before I get even more busy. I have a couple of questions though...
Where did you get your crib? How much did you pay for it? Do you love it?
Did you use a dresser in the room? We were thinking of skipping the dresser and doing a closet system with some drawers since the baby room is a little small. This would make space for toys and stuff later.
Did you use a changing table at all? If we skip the dresser we will need to get a changing table- but a lot of moms have been telling me they just changed their baby on the floor on a changing pad and never used the table or dresser for it.
Did you use a heater in the baby room? The room we are using gets a little more chilly than the rest of the house so we are thinking we need a heater...wdyt? What is the best one for something like that? How about one that is a humidifier too?
Whats the last word on crib bumpers?
Did you love your angel care monitor? I am registering for one by my husband keeps saying he thinks its like making our baby sleep on a small cutting board and it makes him feel bad.
Thanks ladies! 
Re: Let's talk baby rooms
We also have something like this. I LOVE it. We have one in our laundry room and in Mason's closet. We actually use the one in the laundry room the most. I just fold all his cloths and put them in this.
Another thing I would recommend is a little plug in nightlight. This way when you go in at night you can see and you don't have to turn on the lights.
This is not related to the baby room, but I think the item we bought that we use the most is the pack n play. We bought one that has the changing table on top - we have used that every single day. This one. It also has storage comparents that we keep diapers, wipes, snot sucker, etc in.
Crib- NFM- $300 for Ian's (E's was recalled).
Changing table/dresser- NFM- bought to match E's crib $200. We use this daily to change diapers/clothes; store socks, diapers, etc in it.
No stand alone heater in the kiddo's rooms. Their rooms are on the cooler side. E will strip down to her undies at night and the coolness doesn't bother her.
Yes get a humidifier (or 2- one for the main area baby is in and one for their room).
No, crib bumper. See above pp responses. And ditto the 2 sheets and you're good. I bought E's crib bedding and can't get rid of it (Lamb & Ivy Secret Garden).
Also, we use the Target Closetmaid cubby storage tower things in both kids closets with the cloth baskets that go with them. E had the 9 opening one and Ian has the 6 opening one. These are great for books, hat storage, toys, shoes, etc.
Thanks girls, I will probably skip the breathable bumper until she moves around in her crib then, they freak me out but I also worried about limbs getting stuck in the slats eventually.
The room she will be in only heats to around 60 degrees, so I think we need a heater then.
I may just get a changing table and sell it online later, the room for her is teeny so I a closet system will probably be the most efficient.
You have a ton of feedback but figured more wouldnt hurt.
Where did you get your crib? How much did you pay for it? Do you love it? I bought all of my stuff used. My crib was $25 and it has drop side but it's been fine. You can reinforce these as well. It has worked perfect for us.
Did you use a dresser in the room? We were thinking of skipping the dresser and doing a closet system with some drawers since the baby room is a little small. This would make space for toys and stuff later. We have a long dresser that is low and used that as a changing table. Yes, you can do stuff on the floor but we really liked having them at our level. Even now at 3.5 and 2 they go up on the dresser after baths and such to get lotioned up... its just easier. During the day I do all the diaper changing on the floor but we do use it after bath time every night.
Did you use a changing table at all? If we skip the dresser we will need to get a changing table- but a lot of moms have been telling me they just changed their baby on the floor on a changing pad and never used the table or dresser for it. We did not buy a changing table... I think they are a waste of money as they cant be used for anything else after you are done with it... see previous answer...
Did you use a heater in the baby room? The room we are using gets a little more chilly than the rest of the house so we are thinking we need a heater...wdyt? What is the best one for something like that? How about one that is a humidifier too? We do use a heater and a humidifier in the boys rooms. H's room is FREEZING at night.
Whats the last word on crib bumpers? I used them cuz I had them. I did not use them when they were really little but used them a lil later cuz pacifiers and blankets did not fall out then.... and my kids like to sleep with their head up against something and I would walk in with rail markings all over their faces... I felt bad so wanted to give them a lil cushion.
Did you love your angel care monitor? I am registering for one by my husband keeps saying he thinks its like making our baby sleep on a small cutting board and it makes him feel bad. We had just a normal monitor and it met our needs.
We bought a dresser for Audrey's room before she was born. I hang all of her shirts and dresses, but all of her pants, jammies, socks, etc go in the dresser. I'd say that's for sure something you'd want.. you'll be shocked at how the clothes pile up with a girl!
I never bought a changing table and I'm glad. We were constantly changing her in other rooms of the house.. I cant think of a time I even changed her in her room. Not neccessary in my opinion.. and a huge waste of space!
I would never put a heater in the baby's room - I'm way too paranoid about fires. You can bundle them up.. I wouldnt worry about it.
Crib bumpers are okay if they are breathable. We had Bryn make us a thin one.
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Where did you get your crib? How much did you pay for it? Do you love it?
We had one of the drop-side, low cost cribs from Target when my boys were babies, but obviously those have been recalled/discontinued. If we have another baby we would like to get a crib from IKEA, inexpensive (around $100 & low to the ground). However, I don't know that you can buy them online & if so the shipping is probably crazy. We go to Denver 3 or so times a year, so we would just get one there.
Did you use a dresser in the room?
We did have a dresser in the room, but I think you could get away with a closet system or putting the dresser in the closet later when you need room for toys. We have the boys dresser in the closet now and it works great for us, there is still room above & beside it for hanging clothes.
Did you use a changing table at all?
We did have a changing table because our dresser was too tall otherwise I would have just used that. We bought our changing table from a consignment store for around $20 so we didn't spend much. I did use it most of the time for changing diapers.
Did you use a heater in the baby room?
No heater for us and I would be too freaked out by fire problems to attempt it. We definitely had a cool mist humidifier though.
Whats the last word on crib bumpers?
We used one with the boys, but I don't think I would use one again. N still got his leg stuck in the slats once & that was what I was most worried about anyway.
Did you love your angel care monitor?
I just had a regular sound monitor, but I am considering this or a video monitor next time.
Holy cow, we're going to have a little sister!!
Crib - NFM and way expensive set, we got the crib, tall dresser and wide dresser with changing table on top. It's Stanley, way overpriced, but I bought it when I went through IF and thought it was the only child. It has lasted and I'm actually glad we went expensive because it withstands everything!
Dresser- I love both dressers, but I don't know what we will do with one of them when we convert to a full size, there just won't be enough room. One is plenty, the only thing I caution on about the closet is that is a good storage place for toys. We have a storage system from Target with the bins for toys in the closet. It keeps things much tidier, might be a good alternative and still get the dresser.
Changing table - used it and still do at almost 2. It sits on top of the long dresser.
Heater- Yes, we have one in the room. The rooms get chilly. I have a space heater.
Crib bumpers - No.
Monitor, I have a basic one, so no input here.
Where did you get your crib? How much did you pay for it? Do you love it?
Target. It is the Graco Charleston, and we paid $89 on clearance. I love it! In fact, I love it more than the $300 drop side crib that we got it to replace.
Did you use a dresser in the room? We were thinking of skipping the dresser and doing a closet system with some drawers since the baby room is a little small. This would make space for toys and stuff later.
Yes, we have a long 6 drawer dresser that holds all of our cloth diapering stuff, and then a tall 5 drawer dresser that holds all of his clothes. We only paid $50 for the long dresser and $25 for the tall one, so I couldn't pass it up. I plan on repainting them for his big boy room.
Did you use a changing table at all? If we skip the dresser we will need to get a changing table- but a lot of moms have been telling me they just changed their baby on the floor on a changing pad and never used the table or dresser for it.
We put a changing pad on top of the long dresser. We change him in his room 95% of the time, and his room is upstairs.
Did you use a heater in the baby room? The room we are using gets a little more chilly than the rest of the house so we are thinking we need a heater...wdyt? What is the best one for something like that? How about one that is a humidifier too?
Nope. His monitor tells us that his room is about 67-72 degrees at night. He wears long pjs, and sleeps with his blanket.
Whats the last word on crib bumpers?
We have a breathable one. I found it at Big Wheels for $2.50.
Did you love your angel care monitor? I am registering for one by my husband keeps saying he thinks its like making our baby sleep on a small cutting board and it makes him feel bad.
YES! It is by far my favorite baby item! We recommend it to everyone, and I wouldn't have gotten any sleep without it. We used it longer with DD, most likely because I was a paranoid FTM then, but only used it until DS was around 10 months or so. He didn't even sleep in his crib until almost 6 months, so we didn't get a lot of use out of it this time around. We still use it as a sound monitor now, and we love it.
We didn?t feel a dresser was necessary but have a chest of drawers. We got a changing table with storage. I know you can change your baby anywhere but the changing pad makes it so much more convenient. I?d definitely recommend buying one.
The nursery faces east so it generally warmer than the rest of the rooms in our home. We never felt the need for a heater.
I think bumpers are useful, especially your baby is wriggly. You?ll want to keep him/her from bumping her head or getting her/his limbs caught between the rails. I got slat bumpers. These can be individually tied to two slats leaving room in between for air to circulate.
We have an audio monitor and we?re happy with that. I personally don?t like the angel care monitors, either.