Creating Good Feng Shui in Baby's Room
Getting ready for a new baby requires a lot of thought and
planning from what diapers the baby will wear down to the decoration
and arrangement of baby's room. Today's parents
want to create a haven for their little one that will help
the baby feel comforted and nurtured, as well as stimulated
enough so that they thrive. Increasingly, parents are going
beyond the traditional coordinated "theme" rooms to
ensure baby has a healthy environment by incorporating feng
shui.
Feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and placement,
so often used in businesses and homes 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 and that all who reside in the room
will thrive and prosper better than if the energy is the room
was incorrect or did not flow smoothly. Understandably, no one
needs to thrive and prosper more than 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.
Select a good location for the baby's bedroom. 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.
Bed placement is important. The bed should not be against a
window or be directly in line with the door. Put the baby on
a solid wall with the head of the crib against the wall, rather
than lengthwise. Make sure the baby does not sleep or is placed
against a slanted wall. These press on the baby. Avoid placing
the baby against a wall that is shared with a bathroom, toilet,
storage, or utility-type room.
Opt for soothing colors. Children benefit from bright colors
in play areas, but if these are used in a baby's room, infants
can be over stimulated to the point that they do not rest well.
Because deep sleep in babies is necessary for healthy growth,
be sure to select restful, muted colors. Whites are excellent
for children, but avoid black and white color scheme because
there is too much contrast. Select color palettes that are close
to one another and harmonious, such as green and blue, white
and beige, or pink and yellow.
Create soft movement in the room. A room that is too still
becomes stagnant and this is not beneficial for the growth of
the child. To create good, but soft energy and movement, hang
mobiles close to a window to move gently in the breeze and keep
soft music playing in the room. You can also place a small fan
on a dresser turned on low to keep air moving in the room. Avoid
placing the baby under a ceiling fan as these disrupt their
body energy.
Watch for pointed objects. Make sure there are no hard corners
from dressers or changing tables pointed at the baby's head
or body. Move these to another part of the room where they are
not pointed in the direction of the bed.
Select design motifs with care. Make sure that designs do not
have harsh points, such as arrows, crosses, diamonds, or triangles.
Nature designs are excellent and promote growth. Animal designs
should also be chosen carefully. Ferocious or aggressive animals,
even when they are made for a baby's room, should not be chosen.
Some of these are found in jungle motif designs and include
lions, tigers, bears, and reptiles. Motifs with fish are fine
as long as the watery theme is not overly dominant. Otherwise,
respiratory, lung, nasal, or kidney problems could develop.
Keep lighting balanced. During the day, the light in the baby's
room should neither be too bright or too dark. Install blinds
that can be lowered or raised as needed to keep the room at
a pleasant level of lighting. If the room is too bright, the
baby won't rest deeply. If too dim, the room would be too "yin"
and the baby could fail to thrive or have respiratory problems.
KATHRYN WEBER is the publisher of The Red Lotus Letter (http://www.redlotusletter.com),
the Web's largest weekly feng shui ezine. She is also a certified
feng shui master practitioner whose been featured in Seventeen
and Martial Arts Professional magazines, among others, and is
sought after for her expertise with a witty, down-to-earth style.
kweber@redlotusconsulting.com
