Building a Nursery for More Than One Baby

More children share rooms than do not these days, so what is an expectant parent to do when buying baby bedding for a newborn that will be sharing a room with a toddler? The answer is not as difficult as it may seem. More women than ever have closely spaced children. This trend is due to more and more families having multiples, as well as families planning their pregnancies together so their children will be close in age.

As a families' number of children increases, rooms could become limited, especially in lower-income households. This lack of space results in children sharing rooms and nurseries. This isn't a bad thing by any means. Co-habituating strengthens the bond between siblings and can promote closer relationships later in life. You can create a wonderful environment for your kids while giving them each their own style and space in the room. The possibilities are endless!

Rooms Designed for Two
If you are designing a bedroom for your young children but both are out of the crib, you can have some real fun with their room. Designer toddler bedding is really popular right now. You can find affordable children's bedding from many of the designers who make crib bedding sets. If the room needs to reflect a boy and girl, you could set a generic theme in the room like geometric shapes, celestial designs or animal characters. To avoid a distinct theme and let your children build their own style, choose solid colored toddler bedding. Get both sets by the same designer, of course, so the style is the same. Then, allow your children to decorate their side of the room with posters, lamps and wall decor they pick out.

If you insist on choosing the room decor for your kids, you can find many options here at Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart. We have pages of room decor to match our toddler and crib bedding collections.

Nurseries Designed for Two or More
Designing a nursery for twins or multiples is similar to designing a room fit for toddlers. The only difference is the newborn's are too young to give their input. When it comes to baby bedding for twins, more and more crib bedding designers are catering to parents of multiples. They offer multiple baby bedding collections in the same style and prints, but change up the color schemes. You can outfit a nursery for quadruplets with the fantastic crib bedding sets by JoJo Designs.

When choosing a theme or color scheme, it is best to choose something gender neutral such as cream, green or purple if you are unsure of what gender your babies are. If you know you are having all girls or all boys, the decision will be a little easier. There are plenty of neutral themes to choose from like nautical/under the sea motifs or jungle animals on safari. You can also opt for more contemporary themes that feature unique patterns and prints like stripes, polka dots and damask designs.

Experiment with your wall paint. Use accent walls to distinguish which side of the room belongs to which baby. If you are lucky enough to get a little girl and a little boy, go all out and paint one accent wall hot pink and one wall bright blue. The dynamic colors are sure to peak your baby's interest.

Think Outside the Box When Decorating
Baby bedding and nursery decor are not the only aspects to a well-designed nursery or toddler room. You should think outside the box and fill your room with other gifts and baby accessories from Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart. From plush toys to creative rugs, you will have tons of adorable items to choose from.

If you are looking for adorable plush toys to entertain your little ones, check out Kaloo soft toys. This toy company creates soft, cuddly toys for children and babies to hug and play with. Your baby or toddler will love the bright colors and happy faces of the Kaloo toys, while you love the affordable prices of these fantastic treats.

You can also cozy your room up a bit with comfy baby security blankets. At Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart, we have a wide variety of this soft, designer blankets to soother your little one to sleep. If you don't find what you are looking for on your own, feel free to contact us at 1.877.524.2197.