Ask questions you have about creating a nursery – chance to win an Uppababy Vista puschair ANSWERS NOW BACK

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Designing and purchasing for a new baby’s nursery can be a daunting experience. Do you have questions about how to create the ideal, babyproof nursery? Maybe you’d like to know more about the colours which work best for babies, or which furniture would be best for your space? Perhaps you’d like an idea of what you should be aware of safety-wise?

Leave any questions you have for John Lewis nursery expert Deborah Glen.

Here’s what Deborah Glen, John Lewis nursery expert has to say: ''I have worked at JL for over 6 years but have 22 years’ experience working within the nursery industry, I am now the selling coach for Stratford and enjoy helping customers with their nursery needs. I am also a grandmother to two boys, so use my own knowledge and usage of the products when assisting customers. Lots of customers come back to introduce me to their newborns. It's nice to see the new additions to the JL families!"

Post your questions to Deborah below by 4th July 2016 and we will send over 20 questions for her to respond to. We will then post a link to her responses on the thread ASAP.

Everyone who submits a question (regardless of whether it’s answered or not) will be entered into a prize draw to win an Uppababy Vista pushchair.

Thanks, and good luck!

MNHQ

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I am about to have my second daughter and my first has just turned one, so is still in her nursery. What can you recommend to make the two rooms look completely different without compromising?

We are expecting baby number 4, she will have to share a room with our daughter who will be turning 3 soon, how can I make a bedroom/nursery that will best fit both their needs?

What's the best solution for a changing area when there's no room for an additional piece of furniture?

My little girl currently sleeps in our room and our second bedroom is a guest bedroom. I'm struggling to work out how to turn it into a really nice space for her but still find a way to accommodate guests. It's not a huge room so we'd struggle to fit a standard size sofa bed in as well as all of her stuff. With that in mind, I'd also like to know what furniture you'd consider essential. Thanks!

Any tips for a small, stylish, neutral nursery? Don't want to go down the teddy bear cutesy theme.

My DS (2y) currently sleeps in a double bed. He has slept in a single bed on holidays but has fell out or not been comfortable as he moves a lot in his sleep.
When the time comes for my DD (2m) to share a room with DS, the plan is for them to share the double bed. Is there an alternative solution?
Single bunk beds or 2 separate single beds wouldn't work.
Thanks!

We have a three month old that will be moving into their room soon. We have to keep a double bed in there but don't want it to look really full and haphazard. (The room is big enough to take all the furniture)
How should we decorate and dress the room so it either blends in or stands out?

I'll soon be having my second baby. My 5 year old daughter is desperate to share a room with the baby as soon as possible - though we will wait at least 6 months, quite possibly more. I'm wondering if you have any tips on making a room work for a baby and an older child together?

Is it better to get a cot that changes to a toddler bed as child grows or just getting a cot and then get a full sized bed when needed

When looking for ideas for nursery a online I see lots with pictures and other bits above the cot but I'm worried about them falling off the wall onto the baby. Am I mad or is that possible?

My daughter will be moving in with her older brothers in a few months. There'll be a 5yo, 3yo and 1yo sharing a room. Eek! Do you have advice about how to partition it so they all feel like they have their own space? I'd like to create "zones" for each child, but also need to maximise the space and limit clutter.

Thanks!

Hi,

I would like some advice on what colours walls might last a few good years in terms of remaining fresh and classic?

(We are thinking of keeping the curtains plain as well to remain neutral with white furniture)

Thank you.

What furniture do I actually need in the nursery? If the baby will be sleeping in our room for the first 6 months do I need a nursing chair now?

Is a toddler bed a good idea, or is it best to just go straight to a single?

If you are on a budget what items are must haves and what can save money on or not buy at all?

Hi Deborah - your opinion and advice here please - baby wardrobe related. We have a lovely oak wardrobe bought for our son in our previous house. Bigger bedroom than now where our 19 month old daughter has a built in wardrobe too. We have juggled the oak wardrobe between rooms and still love it. In all honesty it does crowd her room a little. Should we bite the bullet and sell it? have fond ideas about keeping for the children and our grandchildren.

Secondly and sort of related, any tips please about how best to manage the separation of too small clothes etc - I find I have bags of clothes on the go - as we have had for eight years given the large age gap. But struggle to manage and keep the process ticking over. Do you recommend doing monthly sorting sessions to weed out their clothes which are too small? Help! V confused And finding it disproportionately overwhelming!

We don't have space for a separate nursery as we only have a 2 bed and unlikely to move for several years, so baby will be in with us. How should we arrange the space to make a separate area for the baby, and what furniture would you recommend? We have a lot of furniture already so there isn't much space at all.

is there a rule or a nice guidline of what is better for the baby as in décor and things to see,stimulants etc. can a baby become overhwlemed if there are too much décor or detail in a room/with cuddly toys/colours/things to look at

We are trying to be sensible and only buy things that are essential for safety etc as I'm not going back to work after having our baby, so please could you help with money saving ideas on getting the things we need, and some hints on where to save money?

Hi Deborah

Our baby boy is due in December and it will be our first. I have been looking at nursing chairs, but none of them are particularly appealing. What are the advantages of a proper nursing chair over a common-or-garden armchair? What features would you advise me to look for?

Many thanks.

My two boys share a room that has a lovely high ceiling. At present I don't even have so much as a shelf put up - any tips on how best I can utilise this unused space?

What cotbed is best? I want one that will last for years and will grow with my baby.

I would avoid sharp corners, as i managed to hit my head a lot while playing.
Also nice colours and good, but most important is comfort and flexibility, while arranging the space.

We have a spare small bedroom, our boiler is in a cupboard in this room, would this be safe for a baby?

Or is it better for a baby and 4 year old to share, in which case what space saving furniture would be best?

My plan is for my baby and toddler is to share a room. They are both boys but how can I make it suitable for both of them, interesting and functional?

Many thanks