Furniture Ideas for Babies' Rooms

Convertible Cribs

• Convertible cribs are increasingly popular because they can follow your child and fit his sleeping needs into adulthood. This saves you the trouble of buying a toddler bed and eventually a twin-size or full-size bed. Stay away from overly childish or trendy themes so as your baby grows up he will still appreciate it. Choose a basic or classic style frame with solid wood that is made to last.

Changing Tables

• A changing table is a useful addition to a baby's room, keeping your baby at a comfortable height for you to change his diaper and get him ready for the day. Choose a changing table with extra storage space to eliminate the need for a dresser to store clothes in.

Toy Box Bench

• A toy box will soon become a necessity once your baby is born. Her grandparents, aunts and uncles will most likely keep the toys coming in faster than you can remove the tags. A toy box bench offers space to keep toys nice and neat so they are not stacked in a closet or scattered over the floor. The bench feature gives you a place to sit and watch your little girl play.

Rocking Chairs

• Consider a rocking chair to keep yourself comfortable during 4 a.m. feedings and bedtime stories. Rocking chairs have been used for years to soothe babies to sleep with a constant rocking motion. The chairs have evolved over the years and some glide rather than rock (these are called gliders). There are also several types of pads available to make the chairs even more comfortable.