This might be a question for just ST+ moms (would love feedback from all!), but how tough do you think this crib would be to deal with in terms of drool/general smears on the acrylic? MH and I really like the modern look and I like that it doesn't look like bars. My MIL is concerned that there will be boogies all over the acrylic. Would love any insight!
@LaceyBee522 - I didn't have drooly kids so I'm probably not the best to respond, but I'd think if you're the type of person who doesn't like fingerprint smudges on glass you won't like this crib in the long run. I think I'd also like to see it in person to see just how smooth the edges of the panels are.
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
@LaceyBee522 I mean for sure there will be lickage but my son goes mostly for the top because he’s standing now. Boogers and drool goes mostly on the bedsheet. Most importantly, that looks like it would be fairly simple to clean if necessary and it’s really pretty. Do you, and get the crib you want.
I can't see it in person, but PB does have a 30 day return policy. I'm thinking the icky factor is the same as a regular crib, right? You can just see it and clean it??
We don’t do typical nurseries for the babies, since they are in our room to start out with. So it’s more like a corner of our bedroom that becomes the “nursery”. It won’t be anything super intracite or anything, but I found this bedding print that I love. It comes in a sheet, a crib skirt, a changing pag cover and a laundry hamper (it comes in a lot more than that, but that’s what we will be using).
As I mentioned before about the neutral theme {even after we know gender} I'm having a friend of my mum's make this Or at least something similar. It'll just be sun and moon though and it's prob going above/beside the crib instead of a mobile.
I found some really nice metallic silver stars I wanna put on the wall across from this/crib
@BurlapandLace That print is gorgeous. I love watercolor floral prints. I drooled over wallpapers like the one in the spoiler when planning DD's room but it was too much of an expense/commitment so I just got some Paper Source wrapping paper and "wallpapered" the back of her bookcase kind of like the 2nd pic.
@LaceyBee522 I'm thinking about how our stainless steel appliances get grimy but to me its no big deal to wipe them daily with a microfiber cloth. I have heard other moms say they hate dealing with the fingerprints on stainless so maybe it depends on your personality and routine.
@LaceyBee522 there are a few things about that crib that give me pause as a STM.
The first is that acrylic in general is breakable- meaning a 9 month old that does not want to go to bed may be able to kick and break the acrylic slabs.
The second is that the crib doesn't look like it will "grow" with baby. Our crib started off with a small distance I needed to bend over to put baby down and pick her up. Which you need until they can sit up. Once they are standing you need to be able to lower the crib so they can't jump over the side. The picture shown makes it look like you will have further to reach into the crib with a non sitter and may need to transition out of the crib earlier if they are able to get over the sides.
@jsl82 Thanks for taking a look!! It does have three heights for the mattress and converts to a toddler bed, which is one of the reasons I actually like it. I will talk to H about potential breakage.
The new baby will be in our room for the first 6 months so I doubt we will do a nursery in the first instance (although secretly I would love to). I'm more likely to titivate my daughter's room up in a bid to get her to sleep in the darn thing. Age 4 and she still won't sleep in it except for Christmas, birthdays and Easter.
Anyone still finding inspiration for nurseries? Or does anyone want to share their nurseries to help inspire others, or just be an AW because that's cool too?
This past weekend we just took out the old closet shelving, ripped up the nasty old carpet, and put in some wood flooring. I started cutting in with some paint today, and the baseboards have gone in but there's still a few things to do like caulking/painting the baseboards, getting the quarter round in, and painting trim/woodwork. Will update with a photo as soon as I can!
I really love neutral nurseries as I've mentioned a few times, but I think the addition of colour to the walls is a little more stimulating; for now I intend to keep the rest of the decor in the neutral shades of white/beige/grey. The paint colour we decided to go with is called 'Pale Powder' by Farrow & Ball. F&B describe it as: "A gentle aqua: Pale Powder has an unparalleled softness and in north facing rooms can read almost as a delicate grey, but it is rarely cold due to the addition of green pigment." Here's an example of it:
My mom and I went completely bananas and out of character and got things from the Lilly Pulitzer x PB collaboration. So different from DD1, but I’m pretty amped. Bedding won’t arrive until after the baby is here, but whatever, I have plenty of other crib sheets.
Is it too late to chime in on the acrylic crib? 1) I feel it will never stay clean. 2) The slabs invite poop-splosion artwork that I don’t know if you’ll ever get clean. (Or vomit art... also a possibility.)
I shared DS’s nursery from when we brought him home, but I redid it when we moved so I can share the update. I put his stuffed animals in the net in the corner above the chair. Baby #2 won’t share with him until they’re ready, but that’s the ultimate goal. The crib I’ve also replaced with one that converts (last picture). All his toys and books are in the playroom downstairs which is still a work in progress. ETA: my bedroom has a side office nook that will serve as baby 2’s nursery. I’ll share pictures of that when I have it set up down the road.
@starla487 Too late, already purchased. FWIW, I'm going to be cleaning any vomit/poopsplosion artwork off of any crib, so I figure at least I can see what I'm cleaning if it is clear acrylic. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@silvergreen thank you for making me feel like such a slacker- we cleared out the room, but there is still a bunch of stuff in there (the baby swing, the bouncy chair, a box of recycling that has not gone outside yet, the step ladder, pictures DH bought for the room and the Halo Bassinest- also the swing and bassinest are in pieces)... so clearly I need to get my butt into gear. I was really hoping that people would start posting pics of finished nurseries so I would also get the urge to complete ours.
I don't think we're decorating much at all this time around. We have a room for baby, and there's not much in it (a spare bed that will stay, a changing table from the older boys, and we'll get the crib out of storage). I have no idea on paint color (it does need painted) and I'm fairly certain there won't be a theme. I just don't think I have the decorating gene. Also, third kid, so I'm not up to putting in the effort when in 3 or 4 years he'll want something completely different (Truck and Trains! Superheros! Robots! or whatever)
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
These are the largest walls and we don't want to over-do the wall decor, but at the same time have something. The stars we may have some fun with and turn into constellations.
@marcus7676@jsl82 I should clarify that I really only did the closet shelving removal and painting! MH and his dad put in the floors and baseboards! I'm fortunate in that I work part-time from home (which helps since our dog developed epilepsy so I'm almost always here with him now), which means I do end up having a lot more time to spend on these things - so don't feel bad!!
We decided to do a space themed nursery for DD and commissioned a painting from one of my best friends who is a local artist. We just got the painting and I am in love! Not sure why the pictures are out of order but you get the idea!
@kellicoptor062018 Those paintings are cute Definitely baby/toddler room. Yeh we don't wanna do too much and wanted to keep in somewhat neutral, so she could also have her own choices later. We're also trying to find some of those classic glow-in-the-dark stars to mix into the wall. That's really just for our own joy lmfao
@silvergreen even if you didn't do the work yourself- you still convinced YH to do the work too!!
The motivation worked- I finally talked to my neighbor across the street, who is a house painter, to see how much paint he thinks we need to buy for the room and if he would be able to help out (because I have no desire to paint the room- especially since we are planning on painting the ceiling and adding wall decals once the paint is dry). Planning something similar to this:
I really just need the room painted, and go to ikea to pick up the dresser, kitchen cart (for diapers), some spice racks (for books for nursery and for DDs room), and wall shelves. And to order a rug. I'm deciding between these:
Option 1: Option 2:
Option 3:
Currently my favorite, but the floors in the nursery are a grey color, so I'm not sure if it would blend in too much.
Option 4:
Starting to get excited to have the room complete! Little boy better like Star Wars.... cause I'm not changing the room.
@jsl182 Love the ceiling! Also, the death star is an awesome rug. However, I think there's something so sweet about having the "A New Hope" intro rug for a baby's room.
@jsl82, love the Star Wars theme. The R2D2 rug is my favorite.
I hadn’t planned on any definite theme but DH made this mobile the other day so I guess we are going with planes. DH is in the Air Force and works on engines so it’s cute
Me: 27 DH: 27 Married 6/15/13 BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks ~In our hearts forever~ BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
Re: Nursery Inspiration
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
I can't see it in person, but PB does have a 30 day return policy. I'm thinking the icky factor is the same as a regular crib, right? You can just see it and clean it??
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
@dinodna3 Great idea for a birthday theme!
Or at least something similar. It'll just be sun and moon though and it's prob going above/beside the crib instead of a mobile.
I found some really nice metallic silver stars I wanna put on the wall across from this/crib
@butterfingers that floral wall is STUNNING.
@LaceyBee522 I'm thinking about how our stainless steel appliances get grimy but to me its no big deal to wipe them daily with a microfiber cloth. I have heard other moms say they hate dealing with the fingerprints on stainless so maybe it depends on your personality and routine.
The first is that acrylic in general is breakable- meaning a 9 month old that does not want to go to bed may be able to kick and break the acrylic slabs.
The second is that the crib doesn't look like it will "grow" with baby. Our crib started off with a small distance I needed to bend over to put baby down and pick her up. Which you need until they can sit up. Once they are standing you need to be able to lower the crib so they can't jump over the side. The picture shown makes it look like you will have further to reach into the crib with a non sitter and may need to transition out of the crib earlier if they are able to get over the sides.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
Anyone still finding inspiration for nurseries?
Or does anyone want to share their nurseries to help inspire others, or just be an AW because that's cool too?
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
I really love neutral nurseries as I've mentioned a few times, but I think the addition of colour to the walls is a little more stimulating; for now I intend to keep the rest of the decor in the neutral shades of white/beige/grey. The paint colour we decided to go with is called 'Pale Powder' by Farrow & Ball. F&B describe it as: "A gentle aqua: Pale Powder has an unparalleled softness and in north facing rooms can read almost as a delicate grey, but it is rarely cold due to the addition of green pigment." Here's an example of it:
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
We're doing light grey {we have dark floors fyi} and thought this piece on one wall above the crib:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01G78S546/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2755XDXMVOJN4&psc=1
Then this across from the crib on the other wall:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0787SWCJK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1HGV3DWTGX2I1&psc=1
These are the largest walls and we don't want to over-do the wall decor, but at the same time have something. The stars we may have some fun with and turn into constellations.
@glitterfingers I LOVE the grand Budapest hotel. Would never have thought to use it as inspo for a nursery, that’s awesome!!
Yeh we don't wanna do too much and wanted to keep in somewhat neutral, so she could also have her own choices later. We're also trying to find some of those classic glow-in-the-dark stars to mix into the wall. That's really just for our own joy lmfao
The motivation worked- I finally talked to my neighbor across the street, who is a house painter, to see how much paint he thinks we need to buy for the room and if he would be able to help out (because I have no desire to paint the room- especially since we are planning on painting the ceiling and adding wall decals once the paint is dry). Planning something similar to this:
I really just need the room painted, and go to ikea to pick up the dresser, kitchen cart (for diapers), some spice racks (for books for nursery and for DDs room), and wall shelves. And to order a rug. I'm deciding between these:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Starting to get excited to have the room complete! Little boy better like Star Wars.... cause I'm not changing the room.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
Rug wise, I love BB8, but I think Option 4 would be best
I hadn’t planned on any definite theme but DH made this mobile the other day so I guess we are going with planes. DH is in the Air Force and works on engines so it’s cute
Married 6/15/13
BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks
~In our hearts forever~
BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18