Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing Your Baby’s Nursery

Oct 2

& Keeping It Organized as Your Child Grows

You just had your baby shower and now you’re surrounded by diapers, clothes, toys, and accessories for your little one. It can feel overwhelming to figure out where everything should go—or how to keep it organized as your baby grows. This guide will walk you through a simple, step-by-step nursery organization system that you can set up from day one and continue to use as your child gets older.

Whether you’re in McKinney, TX, Dallas, or anywhere in Collin County or North Texas, these practical tips will help you simplify the clutter and create a nursery that feels calm and functional.

Step 1: Diaper Organization

Start by sorting diapers by size.
Use large bins / baskets to separate diaper sizes or stack smaller sizes on top shelves and larger ones below for easy rotation.
Keep track of your inventory so you don’t run out unexpectedly.
For extra storage, consider an over-the-door hanger to hold diapers, wipes, or other changing essentials.

Step 2: Organizing Baby Clothes

Sort baby clothes by size right away.
Fold onesies and pajamas, but hang nicer outfits like dresses, sets, or rompers.
Use hanging size dividers for the closet and drawer dividers for folded items.
This system helps prevent clutter and makes it easier to grab what you need quickly.

Baby Nursey Bow Organization — Step 3: Organizing Baby Accessories

Group accessories into categories so nothing gets lost:
Burp cloths & bibs
Bows & hats
Grooming (brushes, nail clippers, oral and nasal care)
Pacifiers
Infant medicine
Lotions & diaper creams
Blankets, swaddles & sleep sacks
Bath towels & washcloths
Bedding (crib, bassinet, and pack ‘n play sheets)
These items can be stored in dresser drawers, a caddy, rolling cart, or designated bins in the closet.

Baby Toy Organization Using Cube Storage — Step 4: Organizing Baby Toys

Sort toys by type: stuffed animals, rattles, books, and teething toys.
Keep infant toys accessible at the top of toy bins, and place older-age toys at the bottom to rotate as your child grows.
Cube furniture works great for toy bins.
Label bins with large-font labels or photos (like a picture of a stuffed animal for the “stuffies” bin). This helps both you and your child as they learn to read.

Step 5: Handling Outgrown Baby Clothes

Babies grow quickly, and their clothes can pile up fast. Decide first whether you’ll keep outgrown items or donate them.

If you’re done growing your family:

Donate the majority of items and keep only sentimental pieces.
Store keepsakes in a baby chest, scrapbook, or memory box.
Consider creative keepsakes like turning baby clothes into a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal.

If you’re keeping items for future children:

Use labeled zipper pouches to store clothes by size.
Separate neutral, girl, and boy clothing into different pouches.
Store the pouches in large bins for easy access when needed again.

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Final Thoughts

A nursery can feel overwhelming, especially after your baby shower when the clutter seems never-ending. But with a system in place for diapers, clothes, accessories, toys, and outgrown items, you’ll save yourself stress and keep the space functional as your baby grows.

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, working with a professional organizer in McKinney, TX (serving Dallas, Collin County, and North Texas) can make all the difference. Organizing your nursery from the start creates a peaceful environment for your baby and helps you focus on what really matters, spending time with your little one. Need help getting started? Click the link below.

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