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Having a new arrival is both exciting and exhausting, and between guides letting you know the million and one things you never knew you needed, and well-wishers bringing gifts that you definitely don’t, keeping a nursery tidy and organised can feel overwhelming.
So we went in search of some expert advice, and summarised our findings into ten handy hacks:
You can use it as a changing table. Just remember: safety first! Put a changing mat on top of the dresser, and the drawers can be used for storing baby’s things – baby clothes, nappies, baby wipes, and more. Just remember to have a space that has immediate supplies like wipes, disposal bags, fresh nappies etc close to hand.
They help make it easy to find what you're looking for, and help you group ‘types’ of things together (babygrows, soothers, toys, etc) Babies clothes are small, so they’re ideal.
Enough said?
They are great for hanging clothes, travel bags, storage bags and more.
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Baskets, pretty boxes, storage boxes, an ottoman, even moveable children’s storage trolleys or collapsible bags.
Yes, bins are important for rubbish, but pretty bins can also make solid storage places, ideal for soft toys or plastic playthings.
If you have a baby wardrobe, things can often be hung together on a hanger – for example babygrows can be draped over rather than hung individually. You get the idea! You can even reuse your easyStorage moving boxes to make your own sustainable hangers.
Do these really need to be in baby’s room, or is there one in, say, the bathroom that can be shared?
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You can always add a ‘skirt’ if it looks untidy.
A hanging shoe rack, for example, with pockets is great for all kinds of storage.
Don’t forget, in the midst of trying to find space, to ensure that adults have somewhere to sit with baby when nursing, feeding or just enjoying a quiet cuddle, especially important in case of illness. Because a well-timed cuddle can be worth more than a million baby gadgets or toys.
For more information on preparing your life for a big change such as a new arrival like a baby, visit easyStorage Living: Birth.
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