Baby Wardrobe Organisation Ideas: Top Tips For Busy Parents
If you’re a new parent or have a baby on the way, now is an exciting and busy time for you! Welcoming a new baby into your home is such a special time but it can be daunting too.
Getting their nursery ready is a great way to prepare for your new arrival so if you’re ready to nest and get your baby’s wardrobe set-up and organised, we’ve got you covered with our top tips.
If an organised wardrobe for your baby doesn’t seem like a top priority at the moment, we promise you’ll be thankful for it and reaping the rewards in the coming months and years.
Knowing exactly where to find those baby grows and muslins will be a lifesaver in the whirlwind of the newborn days. As your baby grows and sizes need updating, you'll have a fully functioning nursery closet organisation system in place in which to effortlessly transition the bigger items.
Benefits of getting your baby’s wardrobe organised
There are a number of benefits you will reap when you get your baby’s wardrobe organised. These include:
Reduction in clutter: When everything has a designated space it is easier to locate specific items and return them to where they belong.
Reduction in stress: An organised baby wardrobe allows you to locate exactly when you need it. One less thing to worry about with a crying baby.
Adaptable to changing needs: You can edit the organisation and rotate in and out smaller and larger clothing as and when you need.
Keep reading to discover our nursery wardrobe organisation ideas; 11 essential tips for how to keep your baby’s clothes organised, providing you with easy access to different sizes of clothing as your little one grows.
Remove tags and wash items as you get them
Before storing any baby clothes, take the time to remove all tags and labels and wash the item.. Baby’s skin is more sensitive than ours so washing clothing, blankets and other items before use is essential to prevent irritation. By taking the time to do this, all items will be ready to use as and when you need them.
Sort by size
One of the easiest ways to organise your baby’s clothing is to sort by size. If you take one look at your collection of baby clothes and more than likely you will find items ranging in sizes from newborn to sizes your little one won’t be wearing for at least a year.
Avoid the disappointment of finding a cute outfit only to discover its the incorrect size by getting garments grouped by size now. You should keep all clothes of one size in each drawer or if your space is limited use storage boxes or bags to store the bigger sizes.
The beauty of organising by size is that you can quickly move things around as your baby transitions between sizes
You should group items in the following sizes:
Newborn
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months
18-24 months
Group items by category
You’ll soon come to realise that babies can go through multiple changes of outfit per day! Plus they have items for sleeping such as baby grows and pyjamas as well as clothing to wear out and about and a host of accessories such as hats, socks , muslins etc.
To make things a bit simpler when selecting outfits you should group and store items by category such as babygrows, leggings, t-shirts…
By designating categories of clothing to one drawer or section in your baby’s wardrobe, you will find it much easier to find what you’re looking for when you need it the most! No need rifling through messy drawers - you’ll have a streamlined process in which you can make your baby comfortable in just minutes.
File-fold items
When items are stacked on top of each other inside a drawer, it makes it impossible to see what is where and thus keep things organised. You’ll more likely than not forget what is at the bottom and you’’ end up rifling through the folded clothes at the top to find what’s underneath.
By file-folding your baby’s clothing, you’ll be able to see every baby grow, vest and pair of leggings. You’ll be able to easily select items and have no need to mess up the other folding!
Add drawer dividers
As baby clothes are so small, you may struggle to fill up drawer space and categories may eventually become muddled through opening and closing of the drawers.
Adding dividers to the drawers will enable you to keep categories separate from each other.
The addition of drawer dividers will also make it easier for other caregivers to recognise which item is located where as well as make it easier to return items of clothing to the correct location within the drawers.
Add labels
Labels are a small detail that will have a huge impact on the usability and maintenance of your baby’s wardrobe organisation. Whilst you could attempt to memorise exactly where every item belongs, that is not helpful when people other than yourself are taking care of the baby.
Adding detailed labels to every drawer will ensure that everything is easy to find. Each label should identify the clothing type and size allowing you to see at a glance what is located where.
Why not also label other areas of the nursery such as the hanging rail, changing station, toy bins and baskets for corralling other baby items.
Use bins as additional storage
If drawer space is limited and you have shelving available in your nursery, why not store some items inside bins placed on the shelves. Choose bins that fit with the aesthetic of the nursery and group items by category within. For example one bin may contain shoes, another winter accessories etc.
Store baby changing essentials in the top drawers
Creating an organised and functional baby nursery is all about strategy. Think about the items you will need on hand most regularly; nappies, wipes, baby grows, vests, socks, muslins, etc. and place these in the top drawer of the dresser where they will be most accessible.
Store most used items in the middle drawers
In the middle drawers of the dresser you should store everyday essential clothing items. This may include t-shirts, leggings, shorts, jumpers, pyjamas.
In order to make full use of each drawer, store items within their categories in rows so you are able to easily grab what you need from each row and thus change your little one with ease!
Store less frequently used items in the bottom drawer
In the bottom, least accessible drawer you should store any bulky items and other items that are used less often. This might include snow suits, swimwear, back up linens and towels etc.
Keep a donation bin on the go
If you’re keen to keep your baby’s wardrobe uncluttered and free up space, donate any clothing that your baby has outgrown or will no longer wear.
Place a donation bin somewhere in the nursery and regularly sort through your little one’s clothing. If an item is too small and will no longer be used for your family, set it aside for donation.
Let the experts organise your baby’s wardrobe
We know that welcoming a baby into your home can be an overwhelming time however organising their wardrobe and optimising the space doesn’t need to be stressful. Instead look at it as future stress reduction!
We hope these baby wardrobe organisation tips and tricks will help you to have your home ready for their arrival in no time at all - happy organising!
If you need some help, inspiration or advice on getting your baby’s wardrobe set up, don’t hesitate to get in touch - Homefulness is here to help! With many years of experience and expertise in the field, our home organisation experts can organise any room or space in a house.