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Getting ready for a new baby requires a lot of thought
and planning from what diapers the baby will wear down
to the decoration and arrangement of baby’s room.
Today’s parents want to create a haven for their
little one that will help the baby feel comforted and
nurtured, as well as stimulated enough so that they
thrive. Increasingly, parents are going beyond the traditional
coordinated “theme” rooms to ensure baby
has a healthy environment by incorporating feng shui.
Feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and placement,
so often used in businesses and homes is now making
its way into the nursery, and for good reason, too.
Feng Shui proposes that by arranging and aligning the
room correctly, energy will flow better in the room
and that all who reside in the room will thrive and
prosper better than if the energy is the room was incorrect
or did not flow smoothly. Understandably, no one needs
to thrive and prosper more than a baby.
To maximize the energy in baby’s room, there
are several important factors to consider, such as room
location, safety, colors, and furniture arrangement.
Using feng shui in the nursery will help to make babies
less fussy, who will feel more comfortable in their
surroundings, and who will be healthy and flourish.
What does it take to accomplish this? Following some
basic considerations will help both baby and parents
create a room that makes them both happy.
Select a good location for the baby’s bedroom.
A new baby should have a bedroom that is not over a
garage or has an empty space below. The bedroom also
shouldn’t be located where there is excessive
noise that might keep the baby from sleeping, such as
close to a living room where the TV is on, or close
to a noisy street or neighbor.
Bed placement is important. The bed should not be against
a window or be directly in line with the door. Put the
baby on a solid wall with the head of the crib against
the wall, rather than lengthwise. Make sure the baby
does not sleep or is placed against a slanted wall.
These press on the baby. Avoid placing the baby against
a wall that is shared with a bathroom, toilet, storage,
or utility-type room.
Opt for soothing colors. Children benefit from bright
colors in play areas, but if these are used in a baby’s
room, infants can be over stimulated to the point that
they do not rest well. Because deep sleep in babies
is necessary for healthy growth, be sure to select restful,
muted colors. Whites are excellent for children, but
avoid black and white color scheme because there is
too much contrast. Select color palettes that are close
to one another and harmonious, such as green and blue,
white and beige, or pink and yellow.
Create soft movement in the room. A room that is too
still becomes stagnant and this is not beneficial for
the growth of the child. To create good, but soft energy
and movement, hang mobiles close to a window to move
gently in the breeze and keep soft music playing in
the room. You can also place a small fan on a dresser
turned on low to keep air moving in the room. Avoid
placing the baby under a ceiling fan as these disrupt
their body energy.
Watch for pointed objects. Make sure there are no hard
corners from dressers or changing tables pointed at
the baby’s head or body. Move these to another
part of the room where they are not pointed in the direction
of the bed.
Select design motifs with care. Make sure that designs
do not have harsh points, such as arrows, crosses, diamonds,
or triangles. Nature designs are excellent and promote
growth. Animal designs should also be chosen carefully.
Ferocious or aggressive animals, even when they are
made for a baby’s room, should not be chosen.
Some of these are found in jungle motif designs and
include lions, tigers, bears, and reptiles. Motifs with
fish are fine as long as the watery theme is not overly
dominant. Otherwise, respiratory, lung, nasal, or kidney
problems could develop.
Keep lighting balanced. During the day, the light in
the baby’s room should neither be too bright or
too dark. Install blinds that can be lowered or raised
as needed to keep the room at a pleasant level of lighting.
If the room is too bright, the baby won’t rest
deeply. If too dim, the room would be too “yin”
and the baby could fail to thrive or have respiratory
problems.
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