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Perhaps all parents face this problem: the number of children's things is growing exponentially, but there is no more space in the house. As a result, real chaos reigns in the child's room.
We all know why chaotic storage or clutter is so harmful. Firstly, it is simply inconvenient - finding the right thing becomes a real challenge. Secondly, dust that is harmful to health forms on things. And thirdly, clutter creates visual noise, which in turn interferes with concentration and even leads to increased fatigue.
What to do with all this? The Russian brand of goods for the whole family YokoSun has prepared 7 simple tips on how to effectively organize the storage of children's things.
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First you need to be patient. The process of organizing space will take some time, but then you won’t have to worry about storing children’s things for a long time.
Once you feel the strength and readiness to restore order once and for all, you can start sorting things. Separate clothes (winter and summer), underwear, toys, accessories, shoes and other items according to their intended purpose. You need to store them in different places, this will help maintain order for a long time.
Rank items by frequency of use. For example, underwear should be easily accessible, since the baby changes it often. Summer things are clearly not needed in winter; for a while they can be put away on the very top shelf. But it’s better to place the child’s favorite toys so that he can pick them up and put them back in his place.
- Containers
Containers help you use space efficiently. They are perfect for storing children's toys, clothes and even shoes if there is not enough space in the closets. They can also be stacked on top of each other, the main thing in this case is to ensure stability and sign the contents of each.
Small items, such as Lego bricks or pencils, are especially convenient to store in containers - this way they are unlikely to get lost or accidentally spill.
Another life hack that will save you from a mess in your child's room - laundry baskets right in the child's room. Children often get their clothes dirty, and that's normal. It will be much easier for a child to immediately fold soiled laundry right in his room than to run to the bathroom.
- Vertical space
Often we cannot even imagine how much usable space vertical placement of things offers. It seems that storage space is limited by floor space, but this is far from true.
You can place additional shelves on the walls or purchase vertical shelving for the nursery. Using them, you can not only organize additional storage space, but also separate the space of the room: a play area, an area for relaxation and learning.
Above the child’s table you can place a vertical organizer where paints, brushes and pencils, and a bunch of different little things for creativity will fit.
- Ergonomic furniture
Furniture with storage units is a real salvation for parents. For example, beds with a lift-up mechanism often provide free space that can be used to place bedding and more. Many beds even have drawers.
Upholstered ottomans-benches are often produced with storage compartments. If you are just thinking about organizing space in the nursery or want to buy furniture for your baby’s room, pay attention to such furniture.
If your baby's bed does not have additional storage compartments, use the space underneath by placing the same containers with toys or other things.
- Shelf dividers
There are much more clothes for children than for adults. And this means that it needs to be stored differently. The thing is that closets are usually designed for adults, whose clothes are much larger. As a result, the shelves are used ineffectively.
Special separators can help. With their help, you can separate the shelf space and place much more things in it. Such accessories are sold on marketplaces at affordable prices.
You can also use vacuum packaging to store bulkier winter items. This method not only helps save space in the closet, but also protects clothes from dust accumulation.
- Charity and memory boxes
Mess starts when there is too much stuff. Therefore, it is literally necessary to periodically inspect children's things.
It is better to get rid of those things that have clearly become too small for the child. And well-preserved ones can be distributed to friends or to specialized children's charities. They exist in almost every city in the country, and you can easily find out their address in a search engine.
The first drawing, toy or rompers, you must admit, you won’t be able to throw it away or give it to your friends. Organize a special box to store warm memories.
- It all starts with a child
Buying fewer children's things is unlikely to work, but limiting the purchase of toys is quite possible. To do this, you can try to assign this honorable responsibility to the child himself.
Give him money to buy toys and explain that now only he decides what to buy. This way you will not only teach your baby responsibility, but you will also be able to save your family budget and storage space.
Once the storage is already organized, it is important to maintain order and teach your child how to do it. The habit of cleanliness is developed from a very early age: first, the baby learns this from his parents, and then he can become involved in the process in the form of a game. Set the right example for your child and gradually involve him in simple household chores. Then everything will definitely work out.