Having babies in the house is fun, but sometimes it can be stressful. There are a whole lot of mixed feelings. They require different levels of care, and so do their belongings, like their clothes. When you have a baby at home, it’s important to know how to store baby clothes to better take care of them.
Why Is Good Storage Important?
In whatever part of the house it is, the organization has been very helpful. When you keep things organized, you prevent extra and unnecessary hassle when locating, packing, or moving things around the house.
Babies are more sensitive, so it’s normal to take extensive care of their clothes too. Good storage practices are also very useful when keeping clothes for keepsakes and for the next generation. There are many advantages to storing baby clothes, and other stuff properly.
Clarity
When your things are organized, you have peace of mind. Having things scattered all over the place just makes your mind messy. When things are in the place you assigned them to be, you start your day positively without becoming frustrated trying to find things.
No clothes all over the place
Having good organization helps you minimize the mess when choosing clothes to wear. Yes, you may still toss and throw some garments aside when you change your mind, but you would then have the right place to place them and avoid mixing clean clothes with used ones.
Save money
When you organize your belongings, you avoid having duplicates of items you already have. You can spend a lot of time trying to find your black handkerchief, so you opt to buy it again, but then when you clean up your closet, you find it lying down with your tees.
Quick finds
There are times when you urgently need a piece of clothing, and when you have your clothes organized, you can find them in a blink! However, when you’ve got your clothes all over the place, it is possible for it to take you hours to find what you are looking for. Saving time and organizing
Save space!
Organizing is another term for letting clothes breathe. When you organize and store clothes the right way, you are giving them enough space. This way, you can also identify which pieces you don’t use or need anymore. When you do, you can store them somewhere else so you make room for more important or new ones.
Things To Prepare When Storing Baby Clothes
Storage requires necessary things to be involved in the process, like a box, perhaps, or a cabinet, etc. You can be as creative as you want and design your storage the way you want it to be. Here are some of the major things to prepare when storing baby clothes.
Storage boxes, boxes, boxes!
Storage boxes are essential for packing and storing baby clothes. You can choose from the large variety of designs available on the market. You need to consider the size of your box so you will know how much space it will probably occupy.
Mini baskets
Baby clothes include more than just shirts, diapers, and shorts. There is more to their fashion list than these basic things. To get through the day, most babies require a hat, bibs, socks, blankets, towels, and mittens.
These things are mostly some of the most used clothing items for babies, so, you would want to store them in a place where it is easy for you to access them. Having mini baskets would do! You can place the clothes you anticipate the baby will need for the day in the mini baskets.
Stickers for labels
Some cabinets have multiple compartments, which can be confusing. Thus, the solution offered is stickers, wherein you can write your label. This way, you can easily know and access where the socks or the mittens are. Save time and label your compartments.
Freezer bags for out-of-season clothes
In every wardrobe, there are clothes that do not work or fit your baby anymore. It’s up to you if you choose to store them for the next generation. Perhaps you would want to give them to a friend that’s expecting or donate them somewhere else. You can place these clothes in one place, like vacuum-sealed bags, so they will be ready to give out.
Additional Storage Tips
When storing baby clothes, you can customize and be as creative as you want. You can also find some of these tiny things helpful in storing baby clothes effectively.
Paper tissues
If you plan to store baby clothes, tissues are useful to put in between the folds to avoid creasing.
Tiny dividers
Tiny mittens and socks can be stored in small compartments. This way, you have a separate place for the little things.
Clips/Clothespin
When hanging baby clothes, using a clothespin is essential. Not only when hanging, but also in trying to keep pairs together. Baby clothes often come in pairs, and after washing and drying them, they can get mixed up when not attended to immediately. Getting a clothespin and hanging them together in pairs will prevent such confusion again.
Wall-mounted or hanging organizers
Wall-mounted or hanging organizers that you can hang on your walls or cabinets are a good space saver. These small pockets can also be a space where you store baby essentials like diapers, socks, hats, face towels, and other baby items.
Packing baby Clothes for Storage or Keepsake
When keeping baby clothes for storage, there are things you need to follow to ensure that you are storing the clothes in good condition and that you are sure to retain their quality.
Before storing them, you would need to launder and clean them before you put them away. Make sure they are in good condition after washing, remove stains, and make sure that they are completely dry before you store them.
Babies usually have a lot of white fabrics, and so bleach will be quite useful in removing stains from them. Remember that bleach only works fine with white and light-colored garments depending on their material. (Note: bleach may be too harsh for baby clothes, please be sure to control the amount used or replace it with a gentle stain remover.)
Before storing them, make sure that your hands are dry and they are away from things that could stain them. Metal buttons on clothes should also be removed and separated as they may rust, corrode, and cause stain marks. You can get tissue paper or a small paper bag to store them in.
- Prepare acid-free tissue paper and begin by stuffing hats and puffy sleeves with the paper.
- Each garment should be placed on a separate tissue. The size of the tissue can vary depending on the piece of clothing. You can add and take away as much tissue as you need. Ensure every fold is cushioned with tissue. Having a tissue in every fold prevents heavy creasing in clothes.
- Prepare your storage container and place them one by one inside it.
- Repeat the steps as many times as you need to until you get all the clothes ready.
- You can also add a dash of your favorite scent, like lavender. All you need to do is to wrap it with a sachet bag or tissue paper and place it in the box along with the wrapped clothes. Make sure that the scented material does not touch the packed clothes directly. This scent is also good for repelling insects, so it serves a dual purpose in the process.
Baby Clothes and Compartments
Preference is a huge factor in decision-making in regard to storing clothes. Most people like to compartmentalize, or divide, their clothes into sections. This type of organization is a great way to save time and offer convenience when trying to find something. [4 Easiest Ways To Fold Baby Clothes]
Store baby clothes by size
When you bring a baby home, there is a lot going on in the house. Relatives and close friends are willing to visit and give the baby clothes and toys.
When they do, parents usually segregate these clothes according to what fits the baby at this age and which clothes will have to wait until the baby gets bigger. In this case, you can store your baby’s clothes according to their sizes. You can label them by month, e.g., 6m-8m or 8m-12m. You can also just judge or look at the clothes’ sizes and try to divide them.
Colors!
You can also store baby clothes according to their colors. This way, it’s quicker to spot which goes with which. Mix and match quicker.
Season
Babies also have seasonal clothes. You can arrange their clothes according to what they wear when it’s hot or when it’s cold.
Summary
Having babies at home is so much fun. However, raising them would require some adjustments and modifications, which would include storage for their clothes. A baby means a lot of new and extra pieces of clothing inside the house, so, knowing how to store baby clothes properly and effectively is essential.
Jessica Oliver is a fashion enthusiast with more than ten years of experience in the industry. She previously managed her own clothing store in New York before becoming a mother of three. With a passion for sustainability and a desire to share clothing care and recycling tips.