The very first consideration should be for your son's protection, so begin to research thoroughly what the current recommendations are for crib and bedclothes safety. Think about finding fabrics that are soft on a baby's sensitive skin and easy to wash. Then you make things easier by shopping for a particular theme, like perhaps vintage airplane baby bedding.

To implement this particular motif, one can pick a colorful design that features old fighter planes or one that has fanciful, storybook-type images, both of which work well for baby boy bedding. A charming addition can be made by wallpapering or painting a faux sky above baby's crib, with lots of fluffy clouds.

Babies love the motion and color of a mobile. Pick one that coordinates with the nursery theme and be certain to follow all safety guidelines. There are so many great airplane accessories available so parents can make a nursery that looks as though it were designed by professionals.

If you are a parent, and you're concerned about the price of decorating your baby's new room, then your best option might be to shop and/or concentrate on items from sets of crib sets. Consider purchasing all of the nursery items at the same time as a set if available. This ensures all items match exactly and cuts down on shipping and purchasing expenses. Remember to pick up a few separate sheets too, so you'll be able to switch off at laundry time. A matching ensemble reduces the time you need for decorating quite a bit because it lets you accomplish everything at one time as soon as the package gets to your door.

When all the items on your checklist have been marked off, you have completed all of the simple tasks for decorating the nursery. Once the nursery is decorated, you and your baby can dream about clear blue skies as he sleeps soundly.