Tips For Getting Organized For Baby
Newborns: How can something only 20 inches long on average take up so much space
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Though new mothers may be prepared for the arrival of their baby, they soon realize that they were not prepared for all babys accoutrements. A little pre-planning can go a long way in making life more organized once your little bundle of joy arrives.
Make space in the kitchen
Decluttering is not something youll want to think about with the demands of a new baby so begin now to clear out cabinets and counters in the kitchen to make room for baby food and supplies as well as bottles, nipples and drying racks.
Streamline your closet
Rather than wading through a lot of clothes you dont wear, streamline your closet so that picking outfits is clear and easy. Swap out your mixed-matched hangers and replace them with slim ones. Youll double your closet space and the uniformity will bring a sense of calm and clarity.
Designate diaper changing stations
Have diaper supply stations throughout the house so that you dont have to run upstairs to change baby. Store them in a lidded box or basket that matches your dcor.
Create a gift list
Dont rely on your memory to keep track of who gave what gift. Create a list in a notebook or on the computer to record the giver and the gift. Include a column you can tick off when you send a thank you note.
Stock up
The more you can prepare ahead of time, the less you have to worry about A.B. (after baby). Stock the freezer with ready-made meals and stock the cabinets with plenty of household supplies.
Think kid-friendly closets
When designing a closet in the nursery, use adjustable drawers, rods and shelves that can be repositioned as your child grows. Hang a double rod to make use of unused vertical space. Use hanging sweater bags to provide shelf space in the closet.
Create memory box
Assign a box to hold babys memories so youll have a place to put his or her hospital bracelet, first lock of hair, and baby teeth.
Sort and contain toys
Begin sorting and containing toys from the start and kids will learn to put things back in their place at a young age. Open bins are the easiest for young kids to use.
Handle hand-me-downs
Store hand-me-downs and clothing gifts that your child will grow into labeled lidded plastic bins. Organize the clothing by age and size and, if needed, by season. Labels on the outside will make it clear which box to pull as your child grows. If you plan to have another, maternity clothes can be stored in the same way, labeling boxes with trimester and season.
Order items online
Subscribe to an online shopping service such as alice.com, which will remember your favorite products, billing and shipping info so all you have to do is check off what you need and click a few buttons.
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by: Michael Rogers
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