| In general terms a set of nursery furniture will include | | | | material used for nursery furniture. Many people, for |
| some or all of the following items: | | | | example, like to buy a solid wood set as they feel that |
| - Cots/cot beds | | | | this will be better constructed and that it will last longer. |
| - Wardrobes, dressers and bedside cabinets. | | | | These sets, however, may cost more than laminates |
| - Changing tables/dressers. | | | | or veneered sets. |
| - Seats, benches and nursing chairs. | | | | Some people also prefer to buy laminates/wood |
| - Shelving and bookcase storage. | | | | effect sets as they can be lighter and may be more |
| - Toy chests and boxes.Once parents decide which | | | | cost effective. They may not, however, be as |
| pieces of furniture they need in their nursery they will | | | | well-made and may not last as long as sets that are |
| then need to find a range that suits them. For may | | | | made from solid wood. The choice here really is a |
| people, the decision they make here will be based on | | | | personal one. Parents should bear in mind, however, |
| what the furniture is made from and what it looks like. | | | | that some nursery furniture will never be needed to |
| Types of nursery furniture | | | | last a lifetime -- the child will outgrow it relatively quickly. |
| Nursery furniture can be made from various materials. | | | | If, however, they are looking at buying a classic design |
| In general, these will be wood, laminates and wood | | | | then certain items of furniture such as wardrobes and |
| effect/veneers. Popular woods and wood effects | | | | dressers could well remain in their child's room for |
| here include pine, oak, beech and spruce. The furniture | | | | years. |
| may have a total wood effect or may be coloured | | | | Conclusion |
| painted with wood decoration. Some nursery furniture | | | | It is important -- no matter how long the furniture will be |
| is coloured (or can, of course, be simply plain white). It | | | | used for -- to make sure that it is well-constructed. No |
| may be stained or painted -- pastel shades are still | | | | parent wants their nursery furniture to fall apart after a |
| popular here although some ranges come in brighter | | | | few months and to have to replace it. Also, there are |
| primary colours nowadays. | | | | serious safety issues here so parents should take |
| How to choose the right kind of furniture | | | | care to buy sturdy pieces that come with some form |
| Some parents choose a nursery set based on the | | | | of safety accreditation such as a British Standards |
| existing furniture they have in their home -- so they | | | | Institute Kite Mark or a CE rating. Also, if buying painted |
| may opt for a classic antique pine set or a modern | | | | or stained furniture, make sure that any paint used |
| beech veneer. There are various advantages and | | | | was lead-free and that stains were non-toxic. |
| disadvantages of choosing from the various types of | | | | |