Everyone loves babies, and many people enjoy purchasing attractive baby items, but this is how you find yourself with many baby items even before you give birth.
When it comes to baby clutter, there is so much going on: first birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, and diapers and bottles. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all of the baby gear, clothing, and toys, don't worry - we got you. Here are seven ways to take control of the baby clutter and create a more organized and less chaotic home.
7 ways to keep baby clutter under control
Make a particular area for baby stuff
Designate a space for keeping all things baby-related, whether a shelf in the closet or an entire room. It will help you be more aware of how much clutter collects and make it simpler to get rid of unused goods. It also helps to declutter toys by sorting them into categories.
Declutter by category
Think about it. It's simpler to pick out the favorites and ones that provide value when everything is laid out in one place, but it's also easier to spot the excess. A dozen plush animals scattered over the home may not look like much, but a large pile in the middle of the room certainly does. Gather all toys in the center of the room. If you have a lot of toys or want to break them up, start with one category at a time, place them into bins, and don't forget to label them. The major categories are:
Dolls and stuffed animals
Building toys (Legos)
Arts and crafts
Active toys (bats and balls)
Musical instruments
Storage bins are your friend
Storage bins are great because they have handles you can hold onto and pull. Look for containers that are made of soft material. If a kid falls onto one, they won't get hurt and no damage is done to the bin. Bins are also helpful for bringing out toys, playing with them, putting them back in, and returning the crates to the shelf unit. It makes cleaning up much more accessible and makes this a routine, a schedule for cleaning up storage areas.
Make time to declutter
Do you have trouble making time to declutter? It is possible to carve out time to simplify your life while raising children. Set out an afternoon once a week, once a month, or whatever it takes to tidy your home. You could ask your children to participate by making it exciting. Letting them help you clean their mess will establish responsibility and convince them by offering a reward after the task is done. Remind yourself that your efforts will be worthwhile in the long run. However, if you're having difficulty getting all these things done, especially if it's your first kid, you might want to ask for help. House To Home Organizing can help you organize your family's things, whether you’re preparing for a new kid or school. H2H can transform areas into a cozy child-friendly space. Removing unnecessary items from your home means you will never have to spend time tidying them again! But what should you do with unused items?
Get rid of unused items.
Repurpose unused toys, as well as any clothing that is too small or other things that your child has outgrown. Some items can be sold, given, recycled, or just discarded. However, I prefer to dispose of items in a manner that is both environmentally friendly and potentially profitable. You might want to sell your stuff on Craigslist, Facebook, or through yard sales.
If you plan to have another kid, it is recommended that you keep larger goods such as the cot, stroller, bouncer, and bathtub to be used later. Consider how to avoid this from happening again once you've sorted through all the mess and organized them.
Think of multipurpose items
When you live in a small place, you have to be creative with your purchase. Avoid single-purpose products; think of items that can be used in several ways, such as a 2-in-1 play gym or a changing table with drawers for storing baby clothing. Look for ones with a flat top so that after your child outgrows diapers, they can be used as drawers and storage in the room.
Buy only what you need
As tempting as "mommy-Facebook-groups" may seem, do not browse until you have something specific in mind. If you do, use the search box; if you don't utilize the search box to get what you're searching for, you'll wind up buying a lot more unnecessary baby things that will clutter your home. Plus, people love babies; they will buy you something.
Final thoughts
You've got this, mommy! Remember, being organized and owning less baby stuff will help you physically and emotionally. So start by finding a space for your baby's things, sort them out, place them into bins, make time, get rid of unused items, think multipurpose, and buy what you need. Having too much stuff will affect your well-being, so keep everything simple.
