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7 Tips and Tricks When Designing Your Toddler’s Room

Taking care of a toddler is one of the most challenging stages of motherhood. It is the time when our little ones start to walk and explore the world around them. However, their curiosity can sometimes put them at risk, which is why as a mother, we must look after them and keep them safe at all times.

There is no room for error. Even the slightest mistake can cause a huge problem. Therefore you better be cautious and vigilant when it comes to taking care of a toddler, including designing their room and making it toddler-proof.

Here are some design tips suitable for toddlers that’ll put your mind at ease.

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1. Separate a Place for Learning

Toddlerhood is where your kids start learning things taught at their preschool. They become interested in colouring, doodling, and even completing puzzles. Hence, you must create a small separate space where your toddler gets to learn and do academic stuff in one place.

Place a kids table and chair set in that area to give your toddler added comfort while learning. They will still be able to use the table and chairs you set up when they officially join the school.

2. Child-Proof the Entire Room

Since it is your toddler’s room, you must ensure that no matter what your toddler is doing inside it, they will be safe. So, it would be best if you never forgot to childproof the entire room and your entire home as well. Use door knob covers to protect your little one’s head from bumping into it.

You should also install soft floor tiles to provide a soft landing spot for your overactive toddler. This way, you can rest assured that your child will land on a soft floor when they fall.

Moreover, ensure that your toddler is safe and protected against electrical dangers. That is why you should also make sure that you keep electronic products away from your child’s reach. Do this by placing them high enough so that your toddler cannot easily grab them.

Install a shelf to keep some items away for your kids or hide them inside a drawer that your children could not open by themselves.

3. Keep the Design Simple

When it comes to a toddler’s room, always remember that the simpler, the better. Keep the decors simple and add furniture at a minimum.

This way, the room will have more space for your toddler to play, crawl, roll and walk around. Simplicity will also create a neutral canvas that you can update once your child grows.

You have to keep in mind that toddlers need a vast space to let them wander around and feed their curiosity. Having a lot of furniture inside your toddler’s room will only put them at risk of bumps and scratches.

4. Choose Vibrant Colours

When designing a toddler’s room, you should use a vibrant colour scheme to ensure that it will capture your little one’s attention. Toddlers love colourful things, which is why making their room colourful will give them a sense of comfort.

You must use your child’s favourite colour to make them more interested in staying in their room. Choose at least three colours to combine in the room. You can incorporate the colour on the bed sheet, rug, wall paint, accessories, and even the floor.

Consider using colourful wallpapers for your little one’s room. It has also been reported that bright colours stimulate your child’s brain. It is why choosing a vibrant colour palette for your child’s personal space should be one of your design priorities.

5. Use Smart Shelving

Open shelves are the best storage option for a toddler’s room. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it will also keep things out of the reach of the child. You can store books and any decors on these open shelves.

Smart shelving is also cost-efficient compared to closed cabinets. Moreover, since open shelving is installed on the room wall, you can now have a bigger space for your kid to play.

Not only is smart shelving the new trend of storage this year, but it can also provide a great aesthetic value to your toddler’s room. But when choosing this type of storage space, you must constantly organize your child’s stuff since there will be no doors to cover any clutters.

6. Make it Playful

Toddlers love to play all the time. So, when you are designing your toddler’s bedroom, you must always keep that in mind. Allocate a space where all of the fun happens. Place the toys in that spot so that when your little ones want to play, they know where to go.

You can add a ball pit or a swing in this area to make it more enticing for kids. Or, you can give them colourful puzzles to stimulate their brain during play. The undeniable benefits of puzzles for toddlers will surely help your growing child while keeping them entertained in their room.

Aside from allocating a play area in your child’s bedroom, you should also consider making their bed look playful. You can use a whimsical bed frame and fill their bed with their favourite stuffed toys. Your little one will surely love their room if you follow this tip.

7. Careful Usage of Textures and Patterns

Both textures and patterns are vital elements in designing. A pattern allows you to add energy, interest, and contrast to your design, and when done correctly, patterns bring a room together and add depth to your space.

On the other hand, textures are a vital piece of interior design because it influences how a room appears at first glance.

So, your design will have more aesthetic value if you use patterns and textures. But make sure to incorporate them carefully into your design theme. By doing so, you can turn a dull room into something incredible that you and your toddler will surely love.

Conclusion

You can jumpstart your child’s independence by giving them their own space where they can be who they are and do what they want. With the tips above, you’ll have no trouble designing their space. Start designing their room now and see how they will enjoy it!

Lyne Proulx
Lyne Proulxhttps://ottawamommyclub.ca/
Lyne Proulx is a Certified WEBB Bodywork Pet Practitioner, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), Certified Professional Wedding Consultant, and an Event Planner. She loves all things Disney and is an avid teaholic and chocoholic. She coordinated the Annual Infant Information Day/Early Years Expo for the City of Ottawa for 8 years. She was the Queen B of the BConnected Conference, Canada's Digital Influencer and social media Conference in Ottawa and Toronto. She was also the co-chair of the Navan for Kraft Hockeyville 2009-2011 committee that organized five community events within 6 months, and helped Navan reach the top 10 finalists in Canada. In April 2011, she received the City of Ottawa Mayor's City Builder Award.

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  1. My grandchildren’s bedrooms are quite simple but they have bookshelves and spend a lot of time in the chair looking through the books.

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