Adding a second rod will double your hanging space in a nursery closet.
The challenge of a baby's closet is, at any given time, it contains a large amount of clothes and toys intended for future use--sometimes as long as two years down the road. Organization is the key to finding what you need when you need it, which can be crucial with a growing baby. A few key adjustments to the nursery closet will put it in order so you don't spend time hunting for clothes that fit your baby each time she goes through a growth spurt. Does this Spark an idea?
Store Larger Sizes
Unless the nursery closet is so large it can accommodate hanging and storing everything baby owns within reach, store the items you won't need right away. If the closet doesn't have a high shelf, add one. Pack baby's future clothing items, separated by size, in lidded, labeled bins. You probably won't need large bins if each bin contains a specific size. However, if you have a lot of clothes in future sizes, put them in larger bins and stack them on the floor of the closet. Labeling the bins is important, because you don't want to forget what you have simply because it's out of sight.
Add a Rod
In a standard closet, there's one rod for hanging clothes. Since baby clothes are little, adding a second rod either above or below the existing rod will instantly double your space. Whether you prefer to hang all your baby's clothing is a matter of preference, but with two rods you can hang most of them and use bins for other items, like t-shirts. Keep the rods organized by size; consider hanging dividers between each size section if the rods are tightly packed. When clothes no longer fit, remove them from the closet for storage or to pass along to someone else. Using only one type of hanger gives the closet visual cohesiveness but isn't necessary for organizational purposes.
Use Separate Bins
Bins and baskets are popular in nurseries and for good reason. In a closet with many items to store, bins on vertical shelves function much like dresser drawers. The key to bin organization is keeping like items together. Fill one bin with little socks, another with onesies, another with extra diapers and another with pants. An added benefit of bins is they retain their usefulness even as their contents change. As baby grows, the bin of onesies might become a bin of toys. You can even use collapsible bins that fold and store when not in use. If you like to see what's in your bins without pulling them off the shelf, use bins made of coated wire.
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