Sunday, June 22, 2008

Organizing baby stuff

I have had a lot of help over the past few years figuring out a good organizational system for my kids stuff. My mom is the best at this and put together the memory box and baby book. Here is my recommendation for what is helpful in organizing your baby stuff:

1. Stuff for scrapbook or memory box
2. Stuff that is too big for baby right now
3. Stuff that is too small for baby right now
4. Stuff that is important to hold on to for a while (ex. manuals or
leaflets on how to install your carseat, warrenty information, receipts for
gifts, etc.)
5. Stuff that is really important and needs to be kept safe (birth
certificate, social security card, medical forms, doctor's visits records)
6. Stuff for baby to use right now

And how did I organize?
For #1: large plastic box with snap on lid that holds baby book, pictures,
memorable "first outfit", sentimental gifts (see picture)
For #2: placed clothes in dresser drawer based on age/weight and toys in a plastic box with snap on lid
For #3: clothes and toys go into box with snap on lid
For #4: binder
For #5: binder (see picture)
For #6: small plastic hangers to hold dresses, special blankets, etc.
hangers should have dip to hold straps. Use clothes pins on hanger to hold
pants/hat/etc. associated with outfit. All other clothes in dresser.
Toys/books in bins on floor accessible to baby and mommy.