How can one tiny baby accumulate so much stuff? The kicker: most of the stash will be delivered before he is! Whether you have a huge nursery suite outfitted with a walk-in closet, or a cozy nest inside your walk-in closet, efficiently maximizing your baby's space is always an issue. With an organized nursery, you'll be able to find what you need when you need it–use the extra time to cuddle and coo with your precious new baby!
Lisa Brandligt, owner of the LA based company Simply Simplified, offers these solutions for organizing the nursery:
No matter the size of your nursery, there is never enough storage space. Identify areas to maximize space, like those that are not seen. Start with the closet: additional shelving will allow for more organized storage.
Tadpoles Hanging Closet Organizer, $22.99 at BabyAge.com
Sugar Booger Closet Dividers, 6 for $9.99 at BabiesRUs.com
When selecting furniture, choose pieces such as a changing table or crib that allow for storage underneath. If you are short on floor space, a dresser makes a great changing table when you add a changing pad on top.
Bebe Crib Trundle, $149 at BabyBox.com.
Cotton Tale Soft-Side Toy Bags, from $19.99 at BabiesRUs.com
Changing stations should have all necessities handy and stocked. You should be able to reach all of the items with one hand, as quite often that is all you will have. Necessities include diapers, wipes, and diaper cream. You can neatly organize all of these items in a basket at your changing station.
Munchkin Diaper Changing Organizer, $23.95 at BabyEarth.com.
Acrylic Nursery Organizer, $21 from OnlineOrganizing.com
Portable Diaper Caddy, $14.50 from LandsEnd.com
Brandligt coins a new title for organized moms: CSO–Chief Stuff Officer. Follow these tips to whittle down your baby gear to a more manageable level.
- Just because someone gave you something does not mean you need to keep it or display it. Be very critical when keeping pieces and abide by the Law of Usage. If you have less, you will use more. By thinning your belongings, you will actually use a greater variety of your things.
- If your baby has a plethora of clothing, toys and blankets that he or she will not use, as the CSO, donate them to a friend or shelter where they will be used. It helps the thinning process if you know the items are going to a good home and are not being wasted.
- If there are items that are sentimental that you want to preserve, place them in an airtight bin in the top of the closet or other storage area to protect them. They do not all need to be displayed.
Whether you're deep in the throes of third trimester nesting, or your little one has already arrived, take the time to organize your nursery–you'll be glad to know exactly where to find the diapers in the wee hours on those sleepless nights!
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