| Babies come in small packages, but they sure do | | | | and you can use the area underneath the crib as a |
| come with a lot of stuff! Every new parent realizes | | | | storage space, as well. Consider purchasing plastic |
| this fact as soon as they go to a store to register for | | | | drawers that will fit snugly underneath the crib to store |
| their baby shower. | | | | extra crib sheets, blankets and other bedding. As your |
| It can seem impossible to keep a nursery organized, | | | | child grows, this will be a perfect spot to store toys. |
| but it's essential that you start out with a good plan. | | | | A standard closet can be converted into a highly |
| After the baby arrives, you won't have a whole lot of | | | | efficient storage area. Since children's clothes are |
| time to clean up and it's easy to get overwhelmed in a | | | | short, you can fit an extra dresser or another set of |
| short amount of time. | | | | shelves in the bottom portion of the closet. This will |
| You'll need to start by organizing your essentials that | | | | allow you to store clothes that can't be hung up, as |
| you'll use every day, especially diapers and wipes. A | | | | well as books, shoes and other important items. Try to |
| new baby goes through ten to twelve diapers each | | | | find a good mix of drawers, shelves and wire racks |
| day so it's important to have an organized system for | | | | that will be allow you for some flexibility as your child |
| dealing with diaper changes right from the start. Invest | | | | grows. |
| in a changing table with a number of shelves or | | | | At first, your baby won't need many playthings but, as |
| drawers. You can also make a changing table out of a | | | | he or she grows, toys may start to overwhelm the |
| dresser as long as it has drawers that are easy to | | | | room. Start on the right foot by getting a toy box and |
| open. | | | | a small bookshelf to help you stay organized. As your |
| On the changing table, you'll certainly need extra | | | | collection of these items grows, you can add larger |
| diapers and wipes, and, as the baby grows, you may | | | | storage items and continue to grow your organizational |
| need other diaper changing accessories, such as | | | | system. |
| diaper rash cream. You don't want to have to reach | | | | The final touch to getting your baby's room organized |
| too far for these supplies, especially when you have | | | | is adding a series of hooks on the back of the door. |
| the baby down on the changing table. Along with these | | | | These hooks are perfect places to hang slings, diaper |
| essentials, you can store washcloths and a few extra | | | | bags and jackets while saving on closet space. The |
| sets of clothes in the changing table. The changing | | | | hooks make it easy to grab things easily while heading |
| table is also a good place to store extra baby proofing | | | | out the door. |
| items. | | | | With these simple organization tips, you'll be able to |
| Babies do more than just create dirty diapers. Another | | | | keep your baby's room functional and neat without |
| large part of your newborn's life will be spent sleeping. | | | | sacrificing any of the important items that you need. |
| Your child's crib will be an important piece of furniture, | | | | |