New research from the UK’s leading baby product review site has revealed that pregnant women are more likely to build DIY nursery furniture than their partner; with just over two fifths, 41%, claiming to have built furniture for their future child alone.

Whilst many would equate DIY jobs with the man of the household, the results from a new study have revealed results to the contrary; with over two fifths of pregnant women claiming to have put together nursery furniture without the help of their partner.

Conducted by www.BabyChild.org.uk, the UK’s leading baby product review website; the study looked into how women prepare for the impending birth of their child. 1,452 mothers subsequently took part, and were asked questions surrounding their preparations during pregnancy.

Women who took part in the study were initially asked, “Did you use DIY furniture to decorate your baby’s nursery (crib/ drawers/ wardrobe etc)?” with 78% of respondents replying “yes.” These women were then asked to stipulate who actually put the furniture together.

Just over two fifths, 41%, of these mothers stated that they built their child’s nursery furniture alone whilst pregnant; without the help of the baby’s father. Just one in ten, 12%, said that the baby’s father put the furniture together alone; with almost one in five, 17%, claiming to have had a friend or relative help them with the build. The remaining 30% stated that they built the furniture together with their baby’s father.

The 41% of mothers who claimed to have built the nursery furniture alone were asked to state why they did so. Just over a quarter, 26%, claimed that they were ‘bored’ whilst on maternity leave, and decided to get it done; whilst a further third, 31%, claimed to want to do it alone as part of the ‘nesting’ process. The majority however, 36%, admitted to building alone because “their partner was not getting it done.”

Of the mothers who took part in the study, 63% admitted to building their nursery furniture in their last trimester. Of these, two thirds explained that they did not want to decorate the nursery earlier due to ‘superstition.’ Only 4% admitted to building their nursery furniture in their first trimester.

Jill Tovey, co-founder of http://www.BabyChild.org.uk, commented on the findings:

“It was surprising to see just how many pregnant mothers took on the difficult job of building their baby’s nursery furniture alone, especially given the fact that the majority of mothers did so in their third trimester when rest is of the utmost importance. It can be frustrating when your other half isn’t getting the job done, but going it alone is never ideal; especially given how stressful DIY can be!

She continued:

“That being said, nesting is an important part of the pregnancy process; and many mothers find great comfort in the preparation and decoration of their baby’s nursery. The results do, however, put rest to the misconception that men are the chiefs of DIY in the home; never underestimate what a mother can do, even if she’s heavily pregnant!”

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Almost every parent will tell you that they spend most of their free time tidying the children’s nursery or bedroom. Parents find that toys and clothing quickly take up the whole floor space and bombard your child’s bedroom or nursery with unnecessary clutter.

Baby bedding specialists, Bedebyes know the importance of keeping your child’s nursery tidy and know that proud parents like to keep their child’s space inviting and organised for themselves, other people and more importantly, their child.

To mark this importance, Bedebyes have come up with some top tips to keeping your children’s nursery in tip top condition.

1.Use storage space wisely. A good way to keep clutter to a minimum is to use the space you have wisely. Store clothing and toys in boxes beneath the bed to save space in other areas of the nursery or bedroom.

A good idea is to store winter clothes during the summer months in the loft or spare room to create more space for new clothes bought throughout the year.

To save floor space, install shelves around the room but make sure they are not too high so your child can still reach them. At Bedebyes the team have created a variety of different storage solutions such as the nappy stacker or laundry basket to eliminate clutter and keep the place clean and tidy.

2.A home for every item. A good idea to keep the nursery tidy is to make sure that each item has a home. This method will help you and your child in knowing where each item should be kept, also in the long run helping your child to become organised and carry a little responsibility in keeping their room neat and tidy. You could create a reading area, play area, etc.

At Bedebyes, the team have come up with a nappy stacker to keep all your essentials in one place.

3.Use colour coding techniques. Make your child’s nursery a place they want to play in. Using colour code techniques you can help them learn where to put their clothes and toys and how to keep the place neat and tidy. Buy drawers or shelves in bright colours and place a coloured sticker to match each one of your child’s toys. That way your child can look at the bottom of the toy and see where the item belongs in their room.

4.Decorate the Nursery with a theme. Children love similarity and things they can relate to. A good way to keep consistency in your nursery is to create a theme which they will love and enjoy. Ideas like an underwater theme or Princess Theme for girl nursery bedding. At Bedebyes, the team have come up with some lovable collections which will make any parent heart melt.

The charming collections, Spike and Buzz, a hedgehog and bee; Bramble and Smudge two little bears, Zippy Zebra and Purfect the cat, are to be incorporated into the larger collections and packages, to ensure parents have that special nursery for their precious child.

The little animals, across the four collections, are carefully embroidered onto the luxurious fabrics, creating a completely different style and atmosphere for all expecting parents, and a unique delightful charm for the little ones nursery.

The Spike and Buzz collection adorns a playful bee and adorable hedgehog, luxuriously appliquéd onto the exquisite fabrics. The soft, woven fabrics are encompassed in stripes varying in shades of buttercup, orange, lime and toffee with aqua accents, finished with rich cream elements to complement the colourful shades.

Beautifully finished with pin tucks, badge detailing and contemporary design, this nursery collection creates a picturesque interior for parents and their newborn to enjoy.

Bramble and Smudge are beautifully embroidered on luxurious appliquéd fabrics, baby soft cord, snugly fleece and linen, complemented by faux leather detailing. Finished with natural shades of vanilla, oatmeal, chocolate brown, this classic range holds a timeless elegance, making it a popular choice for a newborn and their nursery.

The character of Zippy Zebra is carefully embroidered onto the quirky collection, complemented by badge details, appliquéd fabrics and piping, expressing the lovable charms of Zippy. The playful collection combines luxurious velour, soft cotton waffle and a fun swirl print, mixed with warm shades of orange, cherry and chocolate on rich cream, highlighted with a twist of aqua. Purfect is an adorable pink collection perfect for baby girl bedding. The collection features large embroideries in bubble gum pink and fresh aqua, finished with a beautifully embellished pink trim. The fresh flower print is teamed with Purfects own gingham print, becoming that finishing touch to a baby girls nursery. Purfect the playful kitten is featured throughout the range with each product finished with appliqué and ribbon detailing.

For more information about all their products and services visit the Bedebyes website today or call 0808 202 4591.

About Bedebyes:

The Bedebyes collection is designed and produced by a team with over 15 years experience in fabric design, specialising in the nursing industry. The manufacturing of the products is to the highest of standards and meet high expectations of future parents.

Safety and performance are key players in the production of Bedebyes products, therefore the company go beyond the necessary British and European standards at UCAS test facilities to ensure customers they are receiving quality products for their child. Bedebyes also offer its visitors co-ordinating fabric of the four collections, which can be used on other accessories within the home.

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