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Wondering how to organize baby's bedroom? Baby room organization can be a challenge but so worth it! We'll show you exactly what to do to organize baby's room.
One of the most important things you can do as you await baby's arrival is to create an organized baby room. Prepare for the new baby by putting in place organization systems that will make your life easier.
Today we'll share 21 smart and beautiful ways to organize baby's room so you can clear out the clutter, add nursery storage solutions and create a calming vibe in baby's room.
These baby room organizing ideas can be applied to baby rooms' of any size. Here's how to organize baby's room so the space is both beautiful and organized.
21 ways to organize baby's room like a boss
1.Thoughtfully arranged LAYOUT
A well thought out floor plan is key to an organized baby room. A great nursery layout will be practical, functional and allows you to take care of baby's need efficiently. For example, the nursing nook should be positioned where you can sit and watch the baby when she's sleeping or the changing table should be placed where you can quickly reach it after picking baby up from the crib.
2.CREATE STATIONS/zones
A functional and organized baby room will have designated zones/stations for sleeping, diapering, nursing and playing. It keeps the nursery organized and clutter free.
3.DESIGNATE A SPACE FOR EVERYTHING
When taking care of a baby, it much easier if you know where everything is in the baby's room. So assign each item in the baby's room a place where it belongs. Grouping similar items makes it easier to find something and also when it's time to put things away.
4.UTILIZE SPACE UNDER THE CRIB
Why not make use of the valuable space under the crib in the baby's room? Use this space to store baby's blankets or toys. Keep the space neat and organized by using storage boxes.
5.NO THING AS WASTED SPACE
If you have awkward empty spaces or corners, remember it's a space making opportunity. Add shelves, plants or create a nook for playtime or reading.
6.MAXIMIZE CLOSET SPACE
No matter the size of the nursery closet, there's always an opportunity to make it more streamlined, organized and create more space. Add more shelves, bring in an extra closet rod, use shelf dividers and baskets or get a cube organizer to maximize closet space.
7.USE BASKETS
Baskets are an easy nursery storage solution and one of the most practical ways to organize baby's room. Use baskets to organize toys, books, swaddles and blankets.
8.INCORPORATE BABY SHOE STORAGE
As cute as they may be, you don't want baby's shoes to pile up and clutter the baby's room. Organize baby's shoes in baskets, on a wall shelf or on a cute rack.
9.BRING IN A ROLLING CART
A rolling storage cart just maybe the solution to all your baby room organization dilemmas. Use a rolling cart to store and organize diapering essentials, baby clothes, toys, books, pumping essentials or bottle feeding essentials.
10.OPEN SHELVING
One of the easiest ways to add more storage to the baby's room is to add shelves. Incorporate shelving above the nursery dresser to organize diapering essentials or install shelves in the nursing nook to create baby's first library.
11.LOOK FOR VERTICAL SPACE
If the baby's room is a small space, definitely make use of the vertical real estate by bringing in a bookcase, an armoire or an etagere.
12.ADD MULTIFUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
Save money and space in the baby's room by investing in multi purpose nursery furniture. Look for a crib with a under crib storage feature like drawers or get a dresser instead of a changing table.
13.FIND STORAGE FOR ACCESSSORIES
Got gorgeous headbands, bows and other cute baby girl accessories? Consider incorporating storage solutions to organize baby's accessories. Add hooks, a wall display, an accessory holder or a tiered stand to neatly organize the accessories.
14.CREATE A READING NOOK
Snuggle time with the baby and reading together just might be the perfect evening. Create a cozy reading nook with a canopy, twinkle lights and book bins or shelves
15.LABEL EVERTHING
Organizing the baby's room is one thing but keeping it organized is a whole new game. Labeling everything from nursery dresser drawers to nursery closet dividers, is the easiest and simplest way to make sure that you put things back where they belong.
16.GET A CATCHALL BASKET/BIN
Babies grow so fast and there's always yet another growth spurt around the corner, which means there's lots of outgrown baby clothes. Keep a catchall basket in the baby's nursery for those clothes and any toys that are broken. Every month or so, go through the basket sorting out items to keep for another sibling, donate or throw way.
17.BE A MINIMALIST
When decorating the nursery try to be intentional about items you want to add to the baby's room. Bring items that add value and purpose as well as look gorgeous, to help keep the nursery clutter free.
18.USE OVER THE DOOR ORGANIZERS
An over the door organizer can be useful when you aren't working with a lot of space in the baby's room or even in the nursery closet. Use one to store baby diapers, wipes, swaddles, burp clothes, etc.
19.FILE FOLD BABY CLOTHES
An organized baby's room has a nursery dresser that's also well organized. In addition to drawer dividers, labels and categorizing like clothing, the clothes should should neatly folded. The best and easiest way to fold baby clothes just as Marie Kondo shows us in the video below!
20.A CLOTHES HAMPER
Your little one will go through quite a bit of clothes, swaddles and burp clothes throughout the day. Place a clothes hamper near the changing table to gather dirty clothes that need to be laundered.
21.MIX HEAVILY
To properly organize the baby's room be sure to incorporate a solid mix of nursery storage solutions from baskets to wall hooks and storage cubbies and more.
Last Updated on April 16, 2021 by Tira Attygalla
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