Prepare the surface for installation by ensuring it is entirely clean for a hassle-free process. Use a mild soap and water solution to remove any dirt, dust, or grease, wiping the wall with a lint-free cloth before proceeding.
You could choose a flat surface such as a wall, mirror, cupboard or almost any other part of the room to begin with the placement of your wall decal sticker. First, separate out elements and then place the entire decal onto the surface, marking out the exact positioning of the sticker on the wall using a level, measure tape and pencil for markings.
Lay the decal flat on a table and carefully start marking out the desired elements, cutting them out one by one. Once you have the elements separated and cut out, start positioning them onto the chosen surface.
P.S. use strong pieces of masking tape to ensure they don’t fall off their marked positions!
Once you’re satisfied with the positioning of the elements, start sticking! Ensure that each of the elements are placed with the backing paper facing upwards. Now, use a squeegee or credit card to firmly press over the decal's backing paper across each chosen element. This will help ensure the vinyl adheres properly to the transfer tape.
Once the decal is ready, slowly start peeling of the backing paper, starting from a corner. Use a squeegee/credit card to make sure no air bubbles are formed & of course, be patient with the process! Repeat this procedure for each of the marked elements on the wall.
Once the decal is applied to the wall, gently peel off the transfer tape at a 45-degree angle. Use both your hands and make sure to pull it back slowly, ensuring that the vinyl sticks to the wall.
P.S. don't forget to have fun with the process!
Choose a theme or a specified colour palette. Decide on a theme that you and your baby will love. You can go for something traditional, such as a nautical or woodland theme, or something more modern like a safari or rainforest.
Think about different ways to add some interest and personality to the room. These can include toxin free paint, wallpapers or wall decal stickers. Make sure to choose the desired colour or theme in accordance the palette of the other things around. If you’re not into themes as such, going for neutral hues such as pale grey, yellow or beige is always a safe option.
Another way to change around things in the nursery can be to co-ordinate your baby's crib bedding set to the chosen colour palette of the walls. Apart from this, you can also add interest and an element of fun to the cabinets, dressers, mirrors and wardrobes using small wall decal stickers which are super easy to use, and are toxin free too!
Apart from wall and interior changes, choose some fun and functional storage solutions to keep the room tidy. You can opt for handmade storage baskets that come in different shapes and sizes, serving different purposes within the nursery - baskets for wardrobe organization, toy storage, baby laundry, etc.
P.S. you can choose to organize essentials in the bathroom too!
Choose to install wall-mounted shelves within the nursery to help you organize and store books, toys, keepsakes and other items. 2Floating and ledge shelves with front-facing designs are beneficial as they provide visibility to the items stored, and can be aligned vertically to further enhance the wall and save space.
P.S. you can also decorate the shelves with colorful baskets, stuffed animals, and other decorative items.
Choose a few décor accents like a lamp, plant, or stuffed animals to display in a selected corner in your nursery. You can also add in a cozy rug to the floor for extra warmth and comfort.
Above all, it's extremely important you have fun with the process of renovating and re-doing things in your baby's room or nursery. This is a special room you’re creating for your baby, so take the time to make it as perfect as you want it to be.
Are you ready to bring in the holiday season? We've got you covered with tonnes of handmade ornaments, personalized hangings, stockings, sacks and more.
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#1 Choose a quiet corner within your homes to help you start setting up for Christmas this season! An easy option would be to pick an empty little corner in your hall or living room. You could add in a make-do fireplace just like we did!
#2 Or, alternatively you could set up the tree in your baby's room alongside their crib. (only if there's enough space to breathe in there!)
#3 Add to your homes this season with our adorable handmade ornament hangings. Choose between our folk art inspired baubles, 3D baubles or hand-stitched felt hangings. Each of these can be personalized to liking.
P.S. these ornaments are kid friendly, and make a great DIY decorating activity for all your little ones this holiday season!
#4 Pick between our exclusive handmade stockings that are intricately detailed with applique and can be easily hung by the fireplace, in your halls or near your little one's crib. These stockings are large enough to hold all those adorable goodies for your little ones.
P.S. you don't always need to fill in your stockings with Christmas goodies! These can be filled with almost anything and are super easy to maintain and clean too.
#5 Make Christmas all the more fun with our sacks that are large enough to hold a number of items, suitable to pack gifts for kids or merely used to create a festive atmosphere around your Christmas Tree.
Being a new mother can be overwhelming and confusing at the same time. In order for your little one to get the best nutrition possible, it is ideal to start breastfeeding your newborn immediately.
Breastfeeding your baby is the strongest way to create a bond between the two of you, and over and above, is the best source of sharing nutrition and antibodies to your baby. Not only is breastfeeding beneficial to your baby, but when done right and for the right duration, it also can reduce the mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure according to sources.
Did You Know?
Newborn babies should breastfeed 8–12 times per day for about the first month. Breast milk is easily digested, so newborns are hungry often. Frequent feedings helps stimulate your milk production during the first few weeks!
#1 Practice patience. Both, you & your little one are learning to get comfortable with a new habit which can take some time to fall in place.
#2 Take care of your diet. Include plenty of leafy green vegetables & protein for you to have the adequate amounts of nutrition. Make sure you do not eat anything that causes gas or constipation in your baby’s stomach as what you eat may affect your baby’s digestion.
#3 DON’T breastfeed when you’re feeling angry or depressed. Your mood plays an important role which can be sensed by your baby and impact on your milk flow.
#4 Express and freeze breastmilk if you feel that you need to go somewhere without your baby.
#5 Drink plenty of water, a juice or any hydrating fluid. It is believed that drinking a glass of water or juice right before breastfeeding helps increase your milk flow, and helps keep it strong.
#6 Ensure cleanliness and sanitization at all times. Your little one's immune system is weak and hence, it is advisable to wash your hands and wipe your breast with a damp cloth before and after each breast-feeding session.
#7 Do NOT give up on breastfeeding your newborn no matter how hard you find it. Give your baby and yourself time to understand each other.
#8 DO nurse when your baby is hungry, regardless of the time or environment you're in. Avoiding or neglecting your baby's timelines can adversely affect both, your milk supply as well as your baby's ability to grow at a healthy rate.
#9 Do continue to breastfeed your baby for at least the first six months, along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for 1 year or longer.
#10 Don't quit breastfeeding if you end up falling sick. In case of medications, it is best to still keep pumping your breast milk, even if you need to discard it. This way, your breast would still be used to pumping and producing milk.
According to statistics, newborn babies spend up to 70% of their time asleep, sleeping very often during the day, and in shorter time periods.
A huge amount of emotional, physical and mental development happens whilst your baby is asleep. Sleep promotes growth, helps build your baby's immunity and influences critical abilities such as language, attention span, and impulse control.
Now that you know how important sleep is for your growing baby’s brain, you most certainly would want to know how important it is to choose an appropriate crib, and create a peaceful sleeping environment in their nursery.
When planning a nursery, it is vitally important to choose your pieces of furniture keeping in mind your little one. Your baby's crib is the safest place for them to be in. A clear cot, is a safe cot!
#1 Place your baby’s crib in the room with you. They can sense you nearby, and you can hear if there are any problems with the baby’s sleep or breathing.
#2 Choose your crib wisely. Check and scrutinize every aspect of the product you choose, from materiality to durability. A good quality crib will have bars no more than 2 and 3/8" apart so that your baby's arms, legs or head is at no risk of getting caught in between.
#3 The crib should contain a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with a tightly fitted sheet.
#4 Maximize keeping all additional and unwanted items out of your baby's reach. Be it stuffed toys, blankets or pillows.
#5 Always ensure that your baby's mobile is placed well out of your baby's reach and is tightly fitted onto the crib to avoid any kind of injury.
#6 Opt for a wearable blanket or a sleep sack instead of a blanket. Swaddling, however is a more feasible option. Try and use thinner materials, make sure it isn't too tight, and always monitor your baby as swaddling can sometimes cause your baby's body temperature to rise.
#7 Always put your baby to sleep on his or her back, and not on their sides which could cause them to easily roll over.
#8 To ensure that your baby is breathing fresh air, it's advisable to place a purifier near the crib, and at all terms avoid smoking in the room where the crib has been placed.
#9 Do NOT let your baby sleep in your bed (also called co-sleeping or co-bedding) In their initial years, your baby is not strong enough to hold his/her head flat on an adult bed. As a result, your baby is at an increased risk of bending their neck, which can block their windpipe, causing suffocation and injury.
#10 Ensure that the baby's room or nursery is always at an optimum temperature for safe and sound sleep.
#1 The use earthy tones make for a striking color palette that is modern and even a bit bohemian.
#2 It works well with subdued pastels as well as wooden or white hued furniture.
#3 Terracotta with burnt amber, grey & white is a versatile palette that can be converted into a toddler's room later on too!
#4 It makes a tranquil choice for a nursery, bedroom or a toddler's playroom/workspace.
#5 Earthen tones in the nursery allow you to add in decor in jute or cane to elevate the look of your little one's nursery. Rainbows & llamas are a good addition to the palette however safari animals work well too!
When planning a nursery, it is vitally important to choose a colour scheme that provides the right balance of stimulation and relaxation for your baby within the chosen space.
Since children are already exposed to several other stimuli and sensory changes, and are mostly surrounded with brightly coloured toys, selecting a colour scheme is vital and can contribute to learning and avoid over-stimulation for your baby.
Cot Mobiles aren't only decorative pieces designed for a nursery space. Instead, mobiles are interestingly designed to entice newborns to focus on colours and shapes, promoting their mental & visual development.
1. Motor Skill Development
Choosing to hang a mobile over your baby's crib helps enhance motor skill development over time. When placed at a safe distance, the movement of the mobile toys help your little one build hand-eye coordination, understand distances as well as gain spatial awareness as they continuously look towards the moving toys.
Did you know?
In the first 3 months, babies can focus on objects that are 8 to 11 inches away, hence making cot mobiles a must have in the nursery!
2. Visual Stimulation
Another beneficial use of a baby crib mobile is the extensive use of colour on the mobile toys. Since your little one spends most of their time within the nursery, choosing a mobile with brighter hues and soothing palettes enhances visual stimulation.
P.S. a black & white cot mobile makes a perfect option to start with because a newborn's colour perception is limited to white, black and shades of grey. Hence, high contrasting black & white patterns and toys stand out, attracting most of their attention.
3. Musical Mobiles are Soothing
An added advantage to baby crib mobiles are musical boxes which play soothing tunes & lullabies, stimulating their sense of hearing. The colours & movement of the mobile toys can provide a distraction from external things happening around the baby, helping them relax & drift off to sleep. In addition to this, once your little one becomes accustomed to hearing the same tune, it can also help develop a bedtime routine.
4. Brain Development
A good musical mobile also helps nurture growth & brain development of a newborn. As the baby continuously looks towards the mobile, he/she tends to follow the movement of the toys, which indirectly teaches them that the mobile will move once the music starts playing.
Children benefit from all forms of play where they're able to use their imagination and get creative. Organizing a Tea Party involves activities like hosting guests, preparing and serving snacks, playing games and being together as a group. Pretend play gives children the ability to improve their language and sensory skills by talking, listening and expressing emotions.
Promoting outdoor play is an essential way to ensure your children are maintaining the right levels of physical activity. Choose to transform your baby's nursery into an imaginative space with our easy to assemble Teepee Tents that come with anti-slip mats making them all the more safer for your little one.
Kids are filled with creative thoughts and imagination: they can make-believe and assume that that their little tent is actually a castle or a fortress, with a lot more to explore inside. This article shows you a step-by-step process on how to create an easy yet adventurous Campfire Set Up using our exclusive Teepee Tents that come in three colour options.
Let your child make a list of who they want at their tea party. P.S. this includes all their furry friends in the nursery. Once the list is ready, make a few DIY invitations.
The weather is quite pleasant to be hosting a Tea Party in your garden or backyard, so choose a shaded spot with ample amount of sunlight.
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Alternatively, you could consider an indoor set-up in your child's nursery or in your living room space.
A tea party is one fun occasion where table set ups really do matter. Use an old trunk, covered with a soft cotton bed sheet to make the perfect DIY table for your kids!
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Get as creative as you can - being an outdoor set up, choose to cutely decorate the tent and its surroundings with picnic baskets, mats, beautiful vintage crockery, stuffed toys and buntings.
Play dough helps develop motor skills and is perfect for strengthening the muscles in little hands. It is also the best form of creative imagination,
A Tea Party is all about fun and creative ways of snacking, so why not organize items which are easy to assemble.
Organization is beautiful! Hence, one thing you can do is prepare to create an organized baby room, which will not only look tidier and satisfying, but it will also make sure that everything is in its right place, making life with a newborn much more easier and efficient.
1. How: Declutter, Donate and Dispose
De-clutter your nursery space by removing or donating toys that are no longer age appropriate or are worn out. Then, choose a corner within the nursery to keep bins or baskets.
2. What: Opt for our soft yet sturdy range of hand embellished Grey Cotton Rope Storage baskets come in two convenient sizes, are super durable, hold their shape well and can be folded too.
3. Why: Choosing to organize space within the nursery not only makes it look cleaner, but it also shows your toddlers how things need to always be kept back in place, imbibing good habits and responsibility.
1. Toys are much more accessible when kept in a tidy and organized manner.
2. Using large storage bins or baskets come with multi-purpose uses.
3. Placing them on the nursery floor makes it convenient and easy for crawling infants or toddlers to pick what they want.
3. Effective organization allows you to rotate toys so that your child engages in different activities over time over the year.
4. You can categorize toys using a variety of storage bins, making it all the more fun to pick out and identify things.
Pro Tip: choose to personalise your bins and baskets with your baby's name as well as categorical names like "TOYS" or "LAUNDRY"
As infants grow into toddlers, their minds are evolving and they actively look out for different things to be engaged in. Introducing them to pictorial books is a great way to start image recognition and stimulate creative thinking. Thus, shelves are always a good idea to efficiently store books, especially when transitioning from a nursery to a room for your toddler.
1. Using storage baskets to help organize baby clothes as per category and size saves time. For example, dedicate separate bins or baskets within the wardrobe towards short-sleeved clothing, full-sleeved onesies, dresses, and so on.
2. Using separate bins or baskets to store other daily essentials in the wardrobe such as bibs, napkins and socks is efficient and makes sure things are always in their right place when needed.
Browse our storage essentials section for more.
We'd love for you to share images of your little one's space with us! Drop us an e-mail at sonali@newlinegroup.in
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Creating a new environment for a child can be tricky and hence, it’s important to use muted tones and monochromatic colour schemes which are visually calming and can instantly uplift a child’s mood. Choosing cooler tones not only make the space less distracting, but also allow your child to be more alert, improving their memory and attention span during their initial months of growth and development.
When planning a nursery, it is vitally important to choose a colour scheme that provides the right balance of stimulation and relaxation for your baby within the chosen space.
Since children are already exposed to several other stimuli and sensory changes, and are mostly surrounded with brightly coloured toys, selecting a colour scheme is vital and can contribute to learning and avoid over-stimulation for your baby.
1. Monochrome Colour Scheme: research shows that for the first few months, babies can primarily see shades of black, grey and white. Thus, using a monochromatic palette can;
a) boost attention span
b) improve memory
c) aid in visual stimulation and nervous system development
2. Pastel Colour Scheme: using pastel and muted colours like mint green, yellow, beige, pinks or subdued blues juxtaposed with contrasting shapes and accent colours can create a perfect and harmonious space for your little one.
1. Space: Always consider the availability of space within the nursery - using darker colours can make the room appear smaller whereas a lighter colour scheme not only creates a relaxing atmosphere to play and sleep in, but also makes the space appear bigger, giving your baby more room to move around.
2. Natural Light: Another important factor to consider when decorating your baby's nursery space is the amount of natural light - if the source of natural light coming in through windows are less, choose to use bright and light colours within the nursery.
3. Accent Colours: Choose bolder colours such as red, coral, purple or turqoise to brighten up a certain section of the nursery, or to make it appear bigger and brighter.
Pro Tip: Always make sure you choose a color palette according to the space and light available.
Apart from choosing the right colours for your baby's nursery, you could also alternatively look at thematic options to help decorate and enhance the space. A few common themes that could be appealing to children, and are gender neutral are outer space, jungle animals or hot air balloons. Choosing a theme oriented approach not only makes the nursery much more well thought out and planned, but also adds an adorable and playful touch for your little one.
Whether you know who's coming, you can choose to create a calm and composed atmosphere for your bundle of joy by selecting a gender neutral theme and opting for pastel colours surrounded by neutral elements.
1. Wallpapers are easy to install and can instantly transform the look of your child's nursery.
2. They offer the best chemical-free decor.
3. They are child-safe and easy to clean.
4. They can be changed and re-done to refurbish the space over a given point of time.
5. Wallpapers that come as vinyl stickers are durable and fuss-free.
Another great step towards enhancing your little one's space is choosing to mix and match wall decals with wallpapers to help create a visually stimulating environment for your newborn.
1. Why: At GWD, we print each wallpaper on a made-to-order basis so that there is absolutely no wastage at either end. Choose to get yours in 3-simple-steps:
2. What: Our main aim is to portray brightly coloured elements juxtaposed with muted backgrounds to aid visual stimulation and learning for infants at their initial growth stages.
3. How: We also provide installation services on request for all our little one's located in Mumbai.
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Since children are most certainly unable to go on play dates, or their regular strolls and bike rides out in the open, it would be mindful to bring-in the outdoors and fulfill their playtime adventures at home itself. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Choose to add a little excitement to your child’s bedroom with one of our brand new Teepee Tents that greatly contribute towards imaginative play and quality learning.
A Teepee Tent is a simple solution to letting children experience outdoor activities through imagination and pretend & play. These tents are easily adaptable for all ages, from young children such as toddlers to slightly older children who want a quiet space to read or play.
Kids are filled with creative thoughts and imagination: they can make-believe and assume that that their little tent is actually a castle or a fortress, with a lot more to explore inside. This article shows you a step-by-step process on how to create an easy yet adventurous Campfire Set Up using our exclusive Teepee Tents that come in three colour options.
Look for a good spot Indoors – somewhere near the balcony or a large window, so there is ample amount of sunlight and fresh air. Alternatively, you could consider;
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Use our easy-to-assemble Teepee Installation Guide to help you get your tent ready in no time.
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Be super imaginative and collect things around your house which will help enhance the space for your little one. Remember: a campfire has to look as well as feel adventurous and exciting!
Next, indulge in creating a DIY campfire setup that involves both you and your children, and is a great way to indulge them in art & craft activities. Start by looking for things around your house, and gather the following list of items.
Think about interesting ways to engage your child during pretend play. A favourite in-house activity for children is definitely a Scavenger Hunt!
Involving children in extended hours of play and activity is definitely going to get them hungry.
Organization is beautiful! Hence, make sure you have lots of available functional storage space around the nursery so you have easy places to put things away when you're done using them, instead of leaving them scattered on the floor or around the room.
1. How: An empty wall or the wall above your baby's crib is an ideal place to put up some shelves.
2. What: Nursery shelving can be decorated with stuffed animals, books, personalized decor or a bunch of toddler things such as pictorial frames, collectibles and other memorable keepsakes. On the other hand, placing wall shelves near your changing table or crib can be used to store essentials like lotions, thermometers, nail clippers, and so on.
3. Why: All our shelves are handmade exclusively for your little one! They not only come in cute shapes and sizes that add a whimsical touch to the room, but also, are extremely compact and easy to mount onto the nursery wall.
As infants grow into toddlers, their minds are evolving and they actively look out for different things to be engaged in. Introducing them to pictorial books is a great way to start image recognition and stimulate creative thinking. Thus, shelves are always a good idea to efficiently store books, especially when transitioning from a nursery to a room for your toddler.
Another great aspect of our variety of shelves is that a few of them can easily be used as stand alone showpieces to enhance your little one's space thereby being used as nursery wall decor instead of for storage or safe keeping.