If your child is born in November, December or January, use bright pink, red, purple or orange. Add only dashes of these bold hues to white wall — not the entire room — so she won’t be overstimulated. 

If she is born in February, March or April, her auspicious colours are white, grey and gold. 

If she is born in May, June or July, you can choose soothing shades of blue over bright accents, as well as black. 

And if she’s born in August, September or October, she’ll do well in a green environment. 

Again, her birth month can help to determine the favourable direction for her bed. 

If she is born in November, December or January, the cot — where her feet are pointing — should face south. 

If she is born in February, March or April, west is the ideal direction. 

If she is born in May, June or July, the bed should face North. 

If she is born in August, September or October, it should face east. 

Don’t place the cot in the direct line of path with the door or toilet, or under a beam. 

It should preferably be backed by a wall.

Children born in November, December or January — also known as the Winter season, of which your little one is more likely to have a “cold” body type — should not have their beds face the air-conditioner. 

Chose bedding with simple and calming motifs to help her get a good night’s sleep. 

Generally, one sleeps more comfortably in an air-conditioned room when the weather is hot. But from the fengshui perspective, this might restrict positive energy flow. 

As far as possible, reduce the use of air-conditioning; open the windows regularly to let in fresh air. 

Keeping the room clean and clutter-free is another way to improve the flow of qi and enhance your little one’s sleep quality. 

Remove all unnecessary electronic gadgets such as TVs and computers. 

If your child is impatient and demanding, a nature of garden theme could help calm them down. 

For little ones with an easy-going personality, a racing car theme might arouse their fighting spirit and enthusiasm. 

Keep the room decor as simple as possible if your baby gets distracted easily or has special needs. 

Avoid wallpaper with wild, overwhelming patterns. 

To ease her separation anxiety, consider hanging a mobile over her cot as it can have a calming effect on her. 

Personalise the nursery with family photos, drawings, awards and trophies. 

But refrain from placing sharp or intimidating objects, such as a decorative sword. These will make her feel insecure in her own room. 

Text: Young Parents