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Where does the baby crib go?? Help!!

4 years ago

Where would youiu put the crib!

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  • 4 years ago

    On the solid wall opposite windows

  • 4 years ago

    I'd put it on the wall on the right. Just make sure you put outlet plug covers in what appears to be an electrical outlet on that wall.

  • 4 years ago

    I think I’d float it. In front of the window wall. But not touching it. Pull it out a bit.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    What style crib in it?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I needa bit more info but IMO on the wall to the right and the plug really is not an issue at the moment only when the baby starts crawling then you just get a cover for it.

  • 4 years ago

    Here are more photos

  • 4 years ago

    Here are more photos... The only problem I see with the wall on the right is that when you walk in you don't see the crib... And just see it empty

  • 4 years ago

    Then what should go on the other side...I have a round kids table and ticking chair left

  • 4 years ago

    The wall on the right as you walk in. I'd also store the table until your LO gets old enough to use it, otherwise you'll be stumbling over it in the middle of the night.

    Regarding plug covers - those are not necessary in new electrical outlets. You will know if your electrical is new - it will be nearly impossible to plug anything in. If it IS new, no outlet covers.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Make a little mountain tent scene under the windows and do one or all of the walls with that scene

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    My boys' pediatrician recommended cribs should be placed on an inside wall. That was 40 yrs ago so who knows any more. Congratulations!


  • 4 years ago

    Rug suggestions would also be appreciated? Can the rocking chair go under the window? Or to the side of the crib?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    It can, just move the table and chairs closer to the other end of the room might be needed. I would keep the rug natural something like this

    Madeleine Rug, 8'x10' · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    You are going to have some type of changing table or high dresser with changing pad, right? So that can go against the wall you see when you first walk in. There are so many cute pics of things to decorate above the changing area. Just be careful they aren't in baby's immediate reach.


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    And maybe, you know, don't take a picture with a newborn just hanging out without you nearby, lol.

  • 4 years ago

    Place it on an interior wall in a spot where you can peek in and see the baby easily without walking in. Place changing table in a position near the crib so that you can do all your changing and baby care efficiently. Something in the way you would arrange kitchens for function, not bedroom design. Baby care is a lot of work, don’t make it harder with bad placement.

  • 4 years ago

    Ps, the table and chair are cute, but they’re only going to be a trip hazard for you in the middle of the night, and not really get used for at least two years or so. Keep it functional, then when baby is in a toddler bed, you can really introduce all the fun stuff.

  • 4 years ago

    I agree with @theresen. I would put the crib on the wall you see when you walk in (it doesn't HAVE to be an interior wall - we did an exterior wall, and we live in the frozen north. our baby was fine), and the changing table/dresser on the wall by the door. We did a pad on top of the IKEA hemnes dresser, which was AMAZING. That dresser with its 4 small top drawers was so great for the baby phase. The drawers would hold diapers, towels, onesies, diaper rash cream, you name it. I'm so glad we didn't buy a changing table, especially since we are still using the dresser 4 years later but the changing table would have been long gone. I would NOT put anything in front of a window because I assume you will have window treatments and babies will just grab onto them constantly.

    Regarding a rug...I'm on the fence. I would almost not put one in. But if you do, get something from ruggable that is washable. There will be fluids of all kinds, and they're bound to get on the floor. We had carpet so had to deal with cleaning that (and just 2 nights ago my 4 year old barfed all over her bed & the floor - would have been so nice to just wipe it up or throw a rug in the wash instead of getting out the carpet cleaner - fluids will be a constant, so get something you can clean).

  • 4 years ago

    The changing table and bassinet are in my room the baby will be sleeping in my room... This is just more for decoration and for future that I'm trying to set up. So the big question is crib placement? round table with chairs placement? and ideas to make the room look cohesive? When I walk into the room the idea of seeing a blank wall is so weird and ugly if I put the crib closer to the door wall....

  • 4 years ago

    Girl or boy or .... and any specific look that you're going for?

    I just did this a couple of years ago, so here's what I learned ... avoid placing the crib on a window wall if at all possible due to curtains and cords (I'll spare you the gory Google details - cords can be super dangerous as your bub gets more curious and starts pulling on EVERYTHING around - they can actually strangle/hang themselves on drapery cords - I read that it happens around once a month on average actually - scary). Invest in black out shades or curtains ASAP. Everyone is different, but our daughter slept in her Snoo in our room for six months - after that, I was really ready for her to be in her own space!

    Decorating above/behind the crib - we used vinyl decals we got from Etsy (that looked like a giant Tetris game - super colorful) - there are tons of options to choose from, and although they can be removed, I've found dexterity limitations for the average toddler prevent this from being a significant issue (I have a master explorer/mischief maker, and she's removed zero decals so far - fingers crossed). This allowed us to avoid hanging anything near her crib (both to avoid the aforementioned pulling issue and because we're in earthquake country). I got a felt ball mobile, so in the off-chance that it does fall into her crib, the damage is hopefully minimal.

    Our rocker is right beside the crib - you want it pretty close so that you can quickly transition that sleepy kid into the crib. About a year into this thing that will be crucial to your sanity. And as much as I agree with @anj_p on the rug issue (cleanliness/maintenance), you'll need something under the rocker so that it's not loud on your floors.

    The table and chairs are super cute, but honestly, you won't really need them for at least a year (maybe longer). As ugly as those foam playmats are, you'll get way more mileage out of something like that so that you can do tummy time and play time.

    One safe option for infusing something cool in the minefield of safety hazards that is a baby's room ... lighting. It looks like you only have can lights from the picture. Are you able to add a cool light fixture? Not directly above the crib - just to add a little something to the center of the room?

    Those closets are going to be awesome for gear, toy and clothing storage.

    Good luck and congratulations!

  • 4 years ago

    @JP L Our rocker was a lazy boy recliner rocker (SO SO COMFY) so it actually didn't rock on the floor! Totally depends on the rocker you get I suppose :) It wasn't your "typical" nursery rocker but it was great...and big enough for DH to sit in as well. The play mat idea is a good one.

    OP, put the crib on the big blank wall. Ditch the table and chairs until they're suitable for your kid. Pick a theme and decorate in that theme (we did owls - and found a great owl lamp at home depot that was a perfect night light as well; it also comes in a cat). We did decals too (from etsy - we did birch trees & owls). Once you do a bit of decorating it won't look barren.

    Put a changing station in this room even though you plan on having your baby in-room. You never know how things are going to go - in my case, we had 4 different sleeping arrangements with our baby before we moved her to the crib around 6-8 months (the recommendation is to have your LO in your room until 1 year - but none of the bassinets etc. I found are big enough for a 1 year old - plus, as JP L mentioned, you may be ready to get your baby out of your room before then. We were.). I also found it easier/more comfortable to nurse in the rocking chair, so even though our LO slept in our room, I nursed and changed her in her room. You never know how things are going to go, so it's best to be prepared. Long story short: make this room work for you if "future" needs to be "now."

  • 4 years ago

    Also because I have to know - is that giraffe getting married? It looks like it's wearing a veil? Was trying to identify the theme/direction and thought safari wedding would be an interesting take I haven't seen before. :)