Time to upgrade my boys’ nursery

By Heather

My baby boy is about to turn three and his big brother will turn five soon after. Each day, we speak about birthday presents and party guests while my mind simmers with plans for their bedroom.

Here’s the current state of their bedroom

My boys' Nursery

First step, we’re repainting. I love the pastel wall mural that my mom painted for the baby’s room. We’re choosing no-VOC paint to limit the impact on air quality. [here are some great tips for safely painting your room]

Next up, storage. Any large bookshelf or cubby system will need to be safety-braced to the wall for earthquake safety as well as the protection of any little climbers. [tips on strapping it down]

Finally, new beds and mattresses. Both of them are tall for their ages, Milo is still sleeping in a crib and Holden curls up in a toddler bed. We’d love to save space by splurging on bunk beds, but it is still too soon for all that. Top bunks are for kids older than age six (according to this helpful post on Consumer Reports). Mattresses made from non-flammable materials are also a must – did you know UL is the only testing organization that certifies that mattresses are compliant with new open flame regulations? I’ll be sure to look for the UL Mark on my boys’ new mattresses to help all of us sleep better at night!

Stay tuned for the “after” pictures.