You’ve
probably heard of feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and
placement of furniture in a room. It’s often used in
businesses and
homes as a way to create positive energy in your environment. Even if
you’ve never used feng shui in your own space, why not
consider it for
your baby’s room? Feng shui is now making its way into the
nursery, and
for good reason, too. Feng Shui proposes that by arranging and aligning
the room correctly, energy will flow better in the room. Positive
energy flow will create an environment to thrive for people of any age,
especially a baby.
To
maximize the
energy in baby's room, there are several important factors to consider,
such as room location, safety, colors, and furniture arrangement. Using
feng shui in the nursery will help to make babies less fussy, who will
feel more comfortable in their surroundings, and who will be healthy
and flourish. What does it take to accomplish this? Following some
basic considerations will help both baby and parents create a room that
makes them both happy.
First
of all,
put the baby’s room in a good location. A new baby should
have a
bedroom that is not over a garage or has an empty space below. The
bedroom also shouldn't be located where there is excessive noise that
might keep the baby from sleeping, such as close to a living room where
the TV is on, or close to a noisy street or neighbor.
The
bed
should not be against a window or be directly in line with the door.
Make sure the baby does not sleep or is placed against a slanted wall.
Avoid placing the baby against a wall that is shared with a bathroom,
toilet, storage, or utility-type room. Create good, but soft energy and
movement, with mobiles hung close to a window to move gently in the
breeze and keep soft music playing in the room.
The
baby’s nursery should always be clutter free. Nothing at all
should be
underneath the crib. Few things should line the walls, keep it minimal.
Each night, the dirty diapers should be taken out so a clean, fresh
smell circulates. A small air filter can be placed to ensure clean
crisp air 24/7.