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It can seem impossible to keep a nursery organised, but it's essential that you start out with a good plan. After the baby arrives, you won't have a whole lot of time to clean up and it's easy to get overwhelmed in a short amount of time.
You'll need to start by organising your essentials that you'll use every day, especially nappies and wipes. A new baby goes through ten to twelve nappies each day so it's important to have an organised system for dealing with nappy changes right from the start. Invest in a changing table or compactum with a number of shelves or drawers. You can also make a changing table out of a dresser as long as it has drawers that are easy to open, however it is safer to use a compactum.
On the compactum, you'll certainly need extra nappies and wipes, and, as the baby grows, you may need other nappy changing accessories, such as nappy rash cream. You don't want to have to reach too far for these supplies, especially when you have the baby down on the compactum. Along with these essentials, you can store washcloths and a few extra sets of clothes in the compactum. The compactum is also a good place to store extra baby proofing items.
Babies do more than just create dirty nappies. Another large part of your newborn's life will be spent sleeping. Your child's cot will be an important piece of furniture, and you can use the area underneath the cot as a storage space, as well. Consider purchasing a cot with drawers that fit snugly underneath the cot to store extra crib sheets, blankets and other bedding. As your child grows, this will be a perfect spot to store toys.
A standard closet can be converted into a highly efficient storage area. Since children's clothes are short, you can fit an extra dresser or another set of shelves in the bottom portion of the closet. This will allow you to store clothes that can't be hung up, as well as books, shoes and other important items. Try to find a good mix of drawers, shelves and wire racks that will be allow you for some flexibility as your child grows.
At first, your baby won't need many playthings but, as he or she grows, toys may start to overwhelm the room. Start on the right foot by getting a toy box and a small bookshelf to help you stay organised. As your collection of these items grows, you can add larger storage items and continue to grow your organisational system.
The final touch to getting your baby's room organised is adding a series of hooks on the back of the door. These hooks are perfect places to hang slings, nappy bags and jackets while saving on closet space. The hooks make it easy to grab things easily while heading out the door.
With these simple organisation tips, you'll be able to keep your baby's room functional and neat without sacrificing any of the important items that you need.
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