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The Transition from Crib to Toddler Bed

This is my current situation as my girls are only 12months and are already attempting to make a jailbreak. This is so scary and I know its also scary for new mums and in order to avoid any domestic accident we tend to rush to switch up the beds. In my opinion, don't rush right out and buy a new bed the day your toddler first climbs out of the crib. He or she may not be ready to move to a new bed, and it may not be safe for him or her to be up and about during the night when everyone else is asleep. Buy yourself some time by lowering the crib mattress as far as possible, so the side rails are relatively higher and more difficult to climb over or buy a convertible crib that turns into a toddler bed with the removal of the front panel, this can make the change seem less drastic to a toddler. This is what we offer at Custard and Mustard Craft, making easy to transition for your toddler. Another reason parents make the switch to a toddler bed is the impending arriv...

Cribs that Grow with Your Child

A quality crib is the most important furniture purchase expectant parents will make. To ensure you get the best value out of your crib, it is important to purchase a convertible crib. A convertible crib, also known as a 3-in-1, will initially be your baby’s crib. When your child begins to climb out, it is time to transition your child to the daybed configuration. With most convertible cribs, the front end of the crib is removed and the mattress is lowered to its lowest level to become a daybed. This set-up will still use the crib mattress and its usually used only for a short time as the crib mattress is small. Once your child outgrows the crib mattress, you can purchase the conversion kit for your crib so that it will become a double bed requiring a double or full mattress. With that, your bed can be used indefinitely.

Quality Mattress equals happy baby

Finding the best mattress for your baby can be hard work. In fact, there are so many styles, makes and models of mattresses but one of the easiest ways to begin is to decide what size of mattress you should get for your baby and the type. It has been reported that latex mattresses tend to be springier and durable for a baby bed. I was recently asked what kind of mattress is available at custardandmustardcraft and I immediately said "the mattress best for your baby", generally assuming that the client is aware of the different types of baby mattresses. That should not have been my answer, hence the need to blog about it and provide more insight to the kind of mattress best for your baby.   It is common for parents to pay more attention to a child’s bed frame, comforters, and bed sheets than to the mattress. This is unfortunate because there is probably no item in a child’s bedroom that is more important to a baby's health than the mattress. Children sleep lo...

Gender-Neutral Nursery Ideas

If you’re preparing the nest for a new arrival and have resist finding out the gender of your baby, you may be in need of some nursery decorating inspiration. Or perhaps you simply aren’t excited by traditional colours. Either way, forget outmoded ideas of blue for boys and pink for girls and make life easier by choosing a colour scheme that will suit either gender. With a clever use of paint, prints, accessories and the right furniture, you can create a room you’ll feel proud to bring your baby home to and that will work for your family for years to come. Create something truly unique with Modern Nursery Décor! Sometimes it's the small things that make the whole room...like a Modern Rug or some Modern Wall Stickers can really pull your design together. If you need it, we at #custardandmustardcraft can help out, just send us an email on custardandmustardcraft @gmail.com  and we can explain all the options. Introduce subdued pattern -  A nursery decked out in bold p...

CRAFT INSPIRATION #2

We love to write about interior design at custard and mustard craft, so our inspiration today is COLOURS ! Most parents will agree that providing their children with a wonderful living space in which they can thrive, learn and play is of paramount importance, which is why colours in a nursery is an awesome idea.  [Read more...] A child’s surroundings can have a huge impact on how they grow and develop, so parents should always try to make their children’s living spaces as comfortable and fun as possible within their means. I remember growing up for me was so much fun with plenty of pictures and bright colourful artwork up on my walls. Sleeping in a bed that looks like a pirate ship or a pink princess’ wagon, as one can imagine, would probably fill a child’s life with endless hours of joy. There are plenty of great wallpaper options, or if you don’t want to commit, what about wall stickers and murals? Colour play an important part, no matter whether your styl...

Practical ideas on how to make the most of a small nursery

When your nursery has limited space, keep in mind that less is more. Trying to cram in too much furniture can make the room impractical and create a claustrophobic environment. Here are some practical ideas for a small nursery. Think tall, not wide Make use of the height of the room, using tall rather than wide furniture. Slim, tall, one-door wardrobes are available, and some have shelves all the way up. For safety, secure tall furniture to the wall with a bracket or two. Since baby clothes are small, you can install another one or two hanging rails further down in the wardrobe. You can then hang up more clothes. Put shoe racks, storage boxes or a set of drawers at the bottom of the wardrobe to take advantage of the space. If you have space above the wardrobe, tall plastic drawers or baskets can be placed on top. Multifunctional furniture Multifunctional furniture can save space and money. Try changing units with drawers or shelves underneath or those with lon...

THE FURNITURE!!!!!

The obvious topic...furniture!!!! That's what we are all about at custard and mustard craft. With very few furniture from #custardandmustardcraft, you will be able to create an authentic atmosphere which very easily feels like a ”real nursery”. Even the simplest furniture has an incredible ability to match a more old fashioned furnishing as well as a more modern and simple furnishing. We guarantee you a perfect combination of functionality and aesthetics, destined to become a favourite for both kids and parents. Below are today's random picks for your inspiration to use in the nursery and living space; Beautiful and simple plate rack in stylish black. The plate rack is very useful in the kids´ room for books, paintings, teddy bears, shoes and delicate toys. It can also be used in kitchen and in the living room for books and magazines etc. The only limit is your imagination. The cabinet low with 5 sections is a beautiful and very spacious cabinet with 10 solid rooms....