| Having a baby closet organizer system that works for | | | | diapers and wipes) |
| you, not against you, makes all the difference in the | | | | 5. They require a lot of toiletries (baby soap, baby |
| world. Would you rather be... | | | | shampoo, diaper rash cream, baby powder, baby |
| Tired and stressed while searching for a clean diaper | | | | clippers, comb or a brush, q-tips, cotton balls, alcohol for |
| with a crying newborn, or | | | | umbilical and or circumcision care, etc., etc., etc.) |
| Would you rather be... | | | | All of this stuff is hard to contain and organize when |
| Having bonding time with your new baby sitting in a | | | | you're well rested and sane, let alone when you're |
| comfortable rocking chair cuddling your freshly bathed | | | | exhausted and stressed over newborn care. A baby |
| and fed newborn. | | | | closet organizer can help you keep it all contained and |
| Well of course we all want the second scenario, but in | | | | orgranized. |
| order to have it, you gotta get organized for your new | | | | A basic set up will include the following: |
| baby. And, organizing for a baby is not all that hard. | | | | - A system to keep clothes organized by size. You |
| You just need to think about what you'll be needing | | | | can either hang or fold clothes by size, or purchase |
| and using the most, and organize from that | | | | hanging dividers that list the size. |
| perspective. | | | | - Another system such as bins and or bags to hold |
| But, you do want to make sure to: | | | | outgrown clothing for either donation or storage. I like |
| Keep clothes organized by size, and be able to find | | | | big plastic see through bins that I can quickly fold and |
| what you need when you need it | | | | store away clothes in. You'll want to go through your |
| Because life with a new little one is exciting and | | | | new baby's clothes every two weeks to once a |
| exhausting all at once. You never want to waste a | | | | month and declutter all outgrown and stained clothing. |
| precious moment stressing yourself out searching for | | | | - In addition to having a changing area with supplies |
| needed baby supplies and clothing. Believe me, after | | | | readily available, keep back up diaper changing supplies |
| four babies of my own, their 'little stuff' can quickly turn | | | | such as diapers and wipes stocked and stored in the |
| into a nightmare that you just don't have the time or | | | | closet too. |
| energy to deal with. So, in order to stay one step | | | | - A stocked supply of needed toiletries such as diaper |
| ahead of everything, we'll get a handle on organizing all | | | | cream, baby powder, clippers, comb, baby lotion, etc. I |
| of your baby's essentials with a baby closet organizer | | | | like to keep these items contained in small to medium |
| system that works for your needs. | | | | sized baskets with handles so I can grab and take it |
| As I mention above, baby stuff can quickly turn into a | | | | along with me to the bath, or whichever room I'm going |
| nightmare because they: | | | | to be in with the baby. |
| | | | To recap, a baby closet organizer should keep baby |
| 1. Outgrow their clothes at record pace | | | | clothes organized by size, have a system in place to |
| 2. You'll get a ton of gifts - keep only the basics and | | | | capture clothes as your baby outgrows them, keep |
| return what you don't need... don't worry about hurting | | | | needed supplies contained and on hand. And, don't |
| anyone's feelings either. | | | | worry, pretty soon, organizing for your baby will |
| 3. They go through a lot of diapers and wipes (this is | | | | become second nature as you'll know your baby's |
| an understatement of course) | | | | routine and be able to stay one step ahead of their |
| 4. The laundry a new baby produces is staggering | | | | needs. |
| (burp rags, clothes, and if you don't use disposables - | | | | |