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Feng Shui for Babies
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Tabitha Miller M.A. |
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Eight Ways to Feng Shui Your Baby’s Space
By arranging and aligning the nursery correctly, energy will flow better and it will be a place of calm which supports their sleep, rest, health and chi development. To maximize the energy in baby’s room, there are several important factors to consider, such as room location, safety, colors, and furniture arrangement.
1. Clutter and Cleaning-. Getting rid of past energies and creating a "clean slate" is a good starting point. Simply air the space out by leaving the windows open on a sunny day, which brings in the yang energy of sun, light and fresh air. You can also smudge a closed room with white sage, remembering to air it out after an hour or two. Ringing bells or clapping are two other methods of cleansing the space. Place sea salt in small cups into all of the corners in the room, for three days, to purify the room. Keep the room clean and uncluttered. Do not pile objects on the floor! This causes the chi to stagnate which is draining, making it hard for the child to sleep soundly. Less is more!
2. Bed Placement - Position your child’s crib or bed with a solid wall behind its headboard (not lengthwise) to provide solid support in his/her life. The bed should not be against a window or be directly in line with the door. Do not place the baby against a wall that has plumbing on the other side of it such as a toilet. For more advanced Feng Shui, you can line up your child’s crib/bed so the head points in one of their 4 favorable directions.
3. Color Scheme-Babies benefit from color schemes that are harmonious. Although they can only see in black and white when they are born, I would not recommend this as a color scheme due to the contrasting energies. Use colors that are close to each other like blue and green. Use colors associated with the compass direction of the nursery but lighter. For example, if the Baby’s room is in the East use light green (wood) with light blue (water) which is the element itself being nourished by the supporting element.
4. Points and Corners - 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. If there is an immovable point, try to cover it with a silk vine or red ribbon.
5. Symbolism of Images - Use solid or simple print sheets and bedding in soft colors of yellow, green or salmon. Avoid garish cartoon characters and action figures. How can boys “stop moving" when they are sleeping on planes, trains and automobiles? That theme would better for a playroom. 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. Make sure that designs do not have harsh points, such as arrows, crosses, diamonds, or triangles. Motifs with fish are fine as long as the watery theme is not overly dominant. Otherwise, respiratory, lung, nasal, or kidney problems could develop.
6. Chi - Open windows daily (even in the winter for short periods) to let in fresh air and vibrant life force.
7. Materials- Incorporate fresh, crisp materials in the rooms such as white, airy curtains that let in light. Use all natural toys, cleaning products, bedding, furniture, and decorative accessories.
8. EMFs- Try to avoid electronics in the child’s room including computers, Televisions, VCRs and stereo systems. They emit unhealthy levels of EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies), which have been linked to increased incidences of cancer. If you need to use an electronic monitor, try to keep it at least 3 feet away.
By incorporating the principles of Feng Shui into your baby's room, you are providing a peaceful, yet energizing room, as well as bringing it into harmony with the rest of your home.
Author's Bio
Tabitha Miller is a classically trained certified Feng Shui consultant. She is a certified by Master Joseph Yu and the Feng Shui Research Center. Tabitha is a professional member of the International Feng Shui Guild. Services include residential and commercial consultations. Ms. Miller’s teaching experience as an Art educator provides her with the unique ability to provide clear, visually stimulating and fun presentations for her students of all ages. Tabitha holds a B.A. in Fine Art from Queens College, NY and an M.A. in Art Education from University of Central Florida. Her mission is to educate people on the principles of Feng Shui and how they can benefit by living in harmony with energy. http://www.tabithamiller.com
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