The room should be very colorful, with large, bright objects to serve as visual stimulation for the baby. As for furnishings, of course, the baby needs a place to sleep. Many parents choose to buy a crib, but you could go with a cradle, a bassinet, almost anything that is small and comfortable for the baby. Some cribs have a little plastic guard on the top of the rail to protect the furniture and also so the baby doesn't get paint in his mouth. The distance between the crib slats should be no more than two or three inches so the baby can't get a head or an arm or a leg through and get caught.
Bumper pads are a nice touch.
They give the baby a sense of security and also prevent an arm or a leg from going through the rails. Look for a crib with rails that raise and lower on both sides. Then you can move the crib to different parts of the room and change the baby s environment but still have easy access. The rails should have a safety feature so they don't accidentally fall down and let the baby fall out. Some cribs offer different levels for the mattress.