Tips to Organizing Your Baby's Room So That Everything Fits

As you await your baby’s arrival, it’s normal to feel the need to prepare your home so that your baby is comfortable. You want to provide the warmest welcome, affection and attention possible, as well as a cozy environment.

The difficulties of preparing your little one’s room usually aren’t a question of lack of interest, but lack of space. Below we’ll take a look at some ideas for efficiently organizing your baby’s room.

Tips to organizing your baby’s room

Below you’ll find six suggestions for organizing your baby’s room so that everything fits. Take note and put them to use in your home!

1. Choose the “right” room

First of all, you need to choose the right room for your baby – somewhere that he or she can rest. If you have options to choose from, pick a room that’s far away from loud noises.

Your baby’s room should also be well insulated to maintain the right temperature – about 70°F. Make sure the room is well ventilated as well, and that it gets sunlight at some point during the day.

Once you’ve chosen the right room, it’s time to decorate it. You can start by painting the walls. When it comes to picking out wall colors, it’s best to go for soft colors.

To add a whimsical touch, don’t forget to arrange some wall stickers, wallpaper bordering or other decorations on the walls.

2. Baby furniture

As for furniture, the most important item is, of course, a crib. Whether using a family heirloom or purchasing a new bed, make sure whatever crib you choose meets current safety standards. Besides that, you’ll also want to include a small dresser or wardrobe.

If the room is particularly small, use closet space or some small storage drawers for accessories and small clothing items.

During the first months of your baby’s life, make sure not to allow it to become cluttered. Keep the space comfortable and relaxing, and don’t fill it with furniture and other objects.

Your baby will enjoy spending time in this relaxing space, and so will you as you tend to your little one.

3. Decorative and fun storage

Besides storing a large amount of baby clothes, you also need space for toys and all sorts of other objects. In this sense, storage is essential .

At the same time, shelves are great for displaying items like photos, your child’s foot prints, baby blankets, etc. If the size of the room permits, you can add a changing table.

This will also provide you with a place for hygiene products and diapers. This simple detail will allow you to keep necessary items within reach.

Lastly, you should make sure your changing table isn’t only practical, but also safe. While you should never, ever, leave your baby unattended on the changing table, you should still look for one with raised edges for extra security.

4. A touch of sweetness

Bedding is a great way to add a soft touch to your little one’s nursery. Pillows, stuffed animals and crib bumpers can make the room look picture perfect, but remember that safety comes first.

Leaving these items in the crib while your baby is sleeping increases the chances of sudden infant death syndrome. Your baby is safest while sleeping in a crib with nothing but a firm mattress and a snug fitted bottom sheet.

A mobile over your little one’s bed is not only decorative, but also appealing. Its colors, movement and soft melody will wake your child’s senses.

If you have hardwood floors, then a throw rug is a great finishing touch that also provides a great play space. Choose something that’s soft and comfortable, and be sure to vacuum it regularly to keep dust from building up.

5. Don’t forget about lighting

Lighting is an essential part of creating the ambience you’re looking for. You should include several soft white light sources. You can include a nightlight, a string of lights, a small table lamp, etc. You can also install a dimmer to customize lighting even further.

The goal is to be able to adapt the lighting in your baby’s room throughout the day and night.

6. Safety first

As you plan and choose, always keep your child’s safety in mind as your biggest priority. You should be on alert and take all necessary precautions.

Remember that the first sense your child will develop is the sense of taste. In other words, babies put everything in their mouths as a means of exploration. Avoid placing any small objects within your little one’s reach.

Also, avoid leaving any pull strings or electric cables where your child can reach them. These both pose a threat for strangulation, not to mention the danger of electrocution with electric cords and outlets.

You may feel overwhelmed by so many options and factors to keep in mind, but don’t worry. Organizing your baby’s room will be a beautiful and memorable experience. 

With the help of your partner, friends and family, you’ll be able to create a beautiful space to make memories with your newest addition.