Ultimate Guide to Baby Nursery Organization: Tips for a Tidy and Functional Space
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Bringing your baby into the world is one of life’s most beautiful and unforgettable moments. From the moment you meet your little one, you are filled with an overwhelming sense of love.
As we all know or have heard, the first few weeks with a newborn can be quite hectic and overwhelming. From feedings, to diaper changes, soothing cries, midnight wakes, you will be taking on a lot.
That’s where baby nursery organization can truly make a difference in reducing the feelings of overwhelm. An organized nursery definitely made life easier for me when my son Bryson was born. In this post, I will not only teach you how to group baby items together, but I will also teach you about different organizational systems that will make your nursery super organized.
How to Group Nursery Baby Items
Babies come with so much dang stuff! That is why organization will be your best friend when you begin setting up your nursery.
A great organization practice is to start by taking inventory of the items you have and group similar items together. This will help you identify what organizational systems you will need for your nursery.
Once you have your nursery items, you can group them based on categories on your floor and put a post-it of the tile of the category on top of the pile. Another strategy is to write out your list of nursery items on paper and group them on paper. Below is an example of how to group nursery baby items.
Once you have your items all grouped, it is time to think about what organizational systems you will need for all your nursery items.
Pro Tips For Saving Room in your Organizational systems:
- If you received several of one item, such as 12 swaddles, you do not need to store all of them in the nursery.
- You can create a box where you store if needed items.
- If you have limited space, really think of where other items can go in the house.
- For example, babies medicine and health items could go in the bathroom.
- Throw out any garbage items or giveaway items you received from people that you don’t like or want. Don’t feel like you need to keep it because somebody gave it to you.
- For example, I received an old stuffed animal and blanket that I had no interest in keeping. So I said, “bye bye”.
Types of Nursery Organization Systems
Baby nursery organization systems are ways to keep a nursery clutter-free, tidy, and efficient. These systems make life easier by providing a designated space for everything, so you will always be able to find what you require easily and quickly. Organizational systems include furniture drawers, closets, drawer organizers, bin storage, and so much more. I will go into these systems in more detail in the sections below.
Nursery Dresser Changing Station
A nursery dresser changing station will be the place where you will be changing many diapers and completing numerous outfit changes. I recommend a large dresser for your nursery if it will fit, as it provides more storage space. If your nursery is smaller, you can also find a smaller dresser that can hold plenty.
Top of Dresser Baby Nursery Organization
An organization system set up on top of your dresser will make life easier for you. You will be able to grab all your diapering essentials quickly. Especially, when you’re dealing with those not so pleasant diapers.
In this diaper caddy, basket or bin, you want to keep the following items handy:
Here is a cute Boho inspired diaper caddy that is stylish and functional. For a more gender-neutral look, a wicker diaper bin is a great option that looks lovely on top of a dresser.
Dresser Drawers
Nursery dresser drawers are perfect for storing various baby items such as baby clothes, self-care items, extra diapers, ointment, and creams. Dresser drawers can be organized in many ways, but the key is to align your organization to your routines.
One essential drawer, I think is a must, is a “diapering draw” stocked with extra diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream and ointment. That way, if you run low on diapers in your top of your dresser bin, you can quickly grab a refill from the drawer. Here are some examples of ways you can organize your nursery drawers:
3 Drawer Dresser Example
- Draw 1: health & wellness, wipes, cotton balls, and diapers
- Draw 2: short sleeve onesies, long sleeve onesies, and pants
- Draw 3: sleeping pajamas and sacks, swaddles, and hats
6 Drawer Dresser Example
- Draw 1: Health & Wellness Items: Pacifiers, nose sucker, thermometer, cradle cap scrubber, hairbrush
- Draw 2: Extra Diapers (Divider)-Wipes (Divider)-Diapering ointments & Creams
- Draw 3: Newborn clothes
- Draw 4: 0-3 Month clothes
- Draw 5: Swaddles, burp clothes, & cloth bibs
- Draw 6: Shoes, hats, & whatever else you need to store.
Draw dividers and cloth drawer organizers separate the items in your drawers by categories. I used both of these products in my son’s dresser draws, and I loved how I could easily find everything. Once you have your drawers separated by categories, you can label your dresser drawers with the use of a label maker. I recently purchased this label maker, and I love how it works so far.
Closet Baby Nursery Organization
What baby nursery organization items are you storing in your closet? The most common items to hang up or store in a closet include outfits, shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, and shoes. Some parents even prefer to hang up their onesies to monitor how many clothes that have for each age group.
You can organize the clothing by age with closet dividers. Here are some gender-neutral closet dividers I purchased for my son’s nursery, that you see above. These dividers are great quality and I love the little branch on each one of them.
Depending on the size of your closet, you may want to invest in an organization system. You can either DIY your own closet system or hire a professional to do so. This is especially helpful if your closet does not have a quality organization system in place.
Here are some examples of closet organization systems:
Closet with Shelves, Cubbies, and Decorative bins
This neutral nursery closet is so warm and inviting. The baby items are organized with a shelving system that includes shelves, cubbies, bins, and of course, a clothing rod. You can find similar products here for your closet:
- Beige large bins that are seen on the vertical shelf
- Small beige bins in cubbies
- Large gray bins on the floor
- Neutral baby hangers
Pro Tip: Always measure your shelves and bins to see if your bins will fit on the shelves before purchasing.
Closet with Cube Organizer
Adding a cube organizer to the bottom of your closet can add more storage room to your closet. I currently have a cube organizer in my son’s nursery and I love it so much!
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Closet with Drawers
A closet with drawers is a fantastic addition to any nursery, by offering more organized storage space. In the drawers you can neatly store babies onesies, pajamas, shoes, hats, socks, etc., keeping everything accessible and easy to find.
Closet with Door Organization
Closet door baby nursery organization systems can maximize storage space in a nursery. By using over the door organizers, hooks, shelves, you can store many baby essentials such as wipes, diapers, bottles, toys, books, bows, and clothing.
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Toys & Book Baby Nursery Organization
Although, your baby will not be able to play with toys straight out of the womb, it’s best to think of the future, and what type of storage you want to store your kiddos toys in. You can organize toys and books in the following ways:
A Cube Organizer With Bins
Cube organizers allow you to store books, toys, and so much more. Adding bins to a cube organizer, enhances the functionality and appearance. Bins hide clutter, creating a more visually appearing space.
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Furniture designated for toy storage is a great way to keep toys organized and easily accessible. This toy storage idea helps reduce clutter and makes it easy for both you and your little one to put away toys. I actually plan to purchase toy storage furniture for my little guy very soon as he is getting older. You can find a similar toy storage cabinet here. I also adore those cute wicker toy baskets that say toys.
Wall Bookshelves
Wall-mounted bookshelves are a great solution for storing books while also adding a decorative touch to the nursery. Shelving helps keep books organized and within easy reach. You can put your favorite titles on the shelf, or you can switch out the books based on holidays or themes.
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Wall Baskets
Nursery wall baskets are a creative and fun way to organize stuffed animals, books, toys, and so much more. They keep essentials easily accessible, add a decorative touch, and saves floor and surface space.
Large Floor Baskets
Large floor baskets can hold toys, books, baby blankets, laundry, and so much more. Baskets are a good way to decrease clutter in a nursery. Baskets also come in a wide variety of decor styles and can contribute to the design aesthetic in your nursery. Here is a tall floor basket that is neutral. If you are looking for a set, check out this set of 3 baskets, perfect for storing many baby items.
Floor book storage
Floor book storage is a great way to organize all the adorable books you will receive from friends and family. This form of storage promotes accessibility, fosters a sense of independence, and adds visual appeal, encouraging kids to explore and engage with books. I think a rotating bookshelf like this one is so cool and appealing to kids.
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**Other baby nursery organization systems include, under crib storage, laundry baskets, etc.
Organize Baby Items into Organizational Systems
Now that you have some ideas of what baby nursery organization systems you can purchase, it is time to think of what items you can put in your storage items and how you will organize them.
Here is an example:
- Closet with shelving and drawer system: Outfits, shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, socks, shoes, and crib sheets.
- Nursery Dresser: Pajamas, sleep sacks, swaddles, diapers, ointment, rash cream, pacifiers, teethers, medicine, self-care items.
- Cube Furniture: toys, milestone plaques, stuffed animals, and books.
- Wall Shelf: Books
- Standing decorative basket: blankets
These organizational systems are a key part of baby nursery organization and will make your life easier.
Pro Tips:
- Organization takes time, and you have nine months to complete the room, don’t feel like you need to do everything in one day.
- If accidentally you buy the wrong organizational systems, return it, and find the ones you really want.
- Take each room organization project one project at a time
Conclusion
Now you’re ready to organize your nursery like a pro! Baby nursery organization is a game-changer when it comes to managing life with a newborn. By sorting baby items into categories, investing in smart organizational systems, identifying items you won’t need, and labeling everything, you’ll create a space that’s not only functional but also stress-free. With these steps, you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips, making daily routines smoother and more efficient.
