5 tips on how to organise your nursery to make the most of it

5 tips on how to organise your nursery to make the most of it

Creating a nursery for your little one is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. With so many baby items to organise and limited space to work with, it’s important to have a plan in place to make the most of your nursery. In this post, we’ll discuss five tips on how to organise your nursery to maximise space and create an efficient and functional space for your baby.

Declutter and prioritise organisation

Before you start organising your nursery, take some time to declutter and prioritise the items you’ll need. Go through your baby items and decide what’s essential and what can be stored elsewhere. Consider donating or selling items that your baby has outgrown or that you no longer need. By decluttering your nursery, you’ll make more space for the items that are truly necessary for your baby’s care.

Use multi-functional furniture to save space (and money)

When organising your nursery, consider using multi-functional furniture to maximise space. Look for items like a changing table that also doubles as a dresser or a cot that has built-in storage drawers. A bedside crib is a great option for saving space and keeping your baby close to you at night. By incorporating multi-functional furniture into your nursery, you can make the most of the space you have and keep everything organised and easily accessible.

Utilise vertical space wherever you can

Don’t forget to utilise vertical space when organising your nursery. Install shelves or wall-mounted storage units to keep items off the floor and create more space for your baby to move around. Use hooks or pegs to hang items like blankets, towels or clothing. Children’s wooden toys can also be displayed on shelves or in baskets to keep them organised and easily accessible. By utilising vertical space, you can make the most of your nursery’s cubic (not just square) footage and create a more efficient and organised space for your baby.

Create sones for different activities

To keep your nursery organised and functional, consider creating zones for different activities. Designate a changing area with all the necessary supplies within reach, a feeding area with a comfortable chair and a side table for bottles and snacks, and a play area with a soft rug or mat for tummy time and playtime. By creating zones in your nursery, you can keep everything organised and easily accessible, making it easier to care for your baby and keep the space tidy.

Label and organise items to keep chaos at bay

Once you’ve decluttered, prioritised and organised your nursery, don’t forget to label and organise everything to make it easy to find what you need. Use clear bins or baskets to store items like nappies, wipes and clothing, and label them accordingly. Keep a laundry hamper or basket in the nursery for dirty clothes and linens. Use drawer dividers or organisers to keep small items like socks, hats or pacifiers organised and easy to find. By labelling and organising everything in your nursery, you can maintain a tidy and efficient space for yourself and your baby.

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Teach family values with doll houses

Teach family values with doll houses

Doll houses are a much-loved and well-established toy for children of all ages. But is this traditional treasure being superseded by a new, modern version of playing with doll houses?

Whether it’s Barbie, Cindy or an Action Man, many children love playing with dolls and, let’s face it, all these dolls need a place to live, don’t they? For a child, doll houses can provide hours of joy and entertainment, they can enter a world of unlimited imagination and fun fantasies. Many enjoy decorating their doll houses with furniture and accessories and revel in the opportunity to create a perfect pad of their own.

Parents often encourage their children to play with toys such as dolls and Palm Pals because, not only is it a simple and enjoyable pastime, it can be an educational toy as well. Through play, children can learn values and useful skills which they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. Through using their imagination, children begin to learn to think for themselves. Through decorating doll houses, children cultivate their creativity and thus develop their own minds and opinions and acquire specific tastes. Through a family doll house a child can also learn the dynamics of a household and appreciate family values and family unity. This can also help during difficult periods, such as a clean break order and other marital issues, as it’s a simple way of communicating with children in a way they can understand.

However, nowadays, with the internet and technology playing such an integral role in society, many children are turning away from the traditional toy and opting to play with doll houses that are available online. There are hundreds of websites that provide doll games where children can decorate and design their own doll house as well as their own dolls.

Young child playing with a doll house

Many parents may be wary or disappointed by this as it’s turning away from tradition and they may fear that no benefits can be gained by using a computerised version. However, there are also key skills and valuable traits to be picked up by playing such games on the internet. First of all, a child will become familiar with using a computer and in this day and age that is frankly, essential. Thus, the earlier a child learns to pick up basic computer skills the better. If you’re worried about your child accidentally accessing anything they shouldn’t online, that can be solved by using a firewall or other online child protection methods available. Playing with online doll houses is also a positive because it’s cheaper as most games are free, whereas with a traditional toy house there are many pieces of furniture to buy, not to mention the dolls themselves!

To conclude, it’s essential to point out that both versions of doll houses should be readily embraced. Whilst it’s important to keep traditional play alive and let children be children it’s also crucial to let them keep up with the times; perhaps a healthy dose of both is what’s needed – you may find your child actually prefers to play with the physical version.

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Get their look: Natural nursery

 

 
 
 
 
 
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This beautiful natural nursery is little Cooper’s bedroom. Did you spot him there in his cot (or ‘crib’ to our American readers) having a snooze?  He’s the son of Texas-based Instagrammer, Ciara.

This natural nursery may have been designed with a newborn in mind, however, I’d be delighted if this was our room… with a slightly bigger bed, of course!

  1. Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
  2. SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
  3. Wicker cactus hamper
  4. Poäng rocking chair
  5. Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
  6. Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug

Get their look: Natural nursery | H is for Home

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Poäng rocking chair
Poäng rocking chair
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Cactus hamper
Cactus hamper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
£40
Poäng rocking chair
Poäng rocking chair
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Cactus hamper
Cactus hamper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
£40
Poäng rocking chair
Poäng rocking chair
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Spangle sequinned tribal bands rug
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 convertible crib with toddler rail
Cactus hamper
Cactus hamper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
Black herringbone nursery wallpaper
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
SINNERLIG bamboo pendant lamp
£40

Get their look: Harry’s room

Harry's roomcredit

We’ve probably said it before on here, children’s spaces needn’t be devoid of good design and décor; they can be quite discerning individuals too! A case in point is the boy’s bedroom as shown above. Harry’s room is decorated thoughtfully and tastefully in red, navy and grey. It’s furnished with design classics such as a red Anglepoise desk lamp and John Moncrieff’s balloon lights. A young person’s room that they won’t grow out of in a hurry!

  1. Seletti Suburbia wall storage solution by Design Note Studio
  2. Memory Balloon ceiling lights by John Moncrieff
  3. Lorna Syson Warwick ‘Red Sky’ fabric
  4. Casadeco Jules et Julie wallpaper
  5. Badger cushion, red
  6. Anglepoise Type 75 mini desk lamp – Signal Red
  7. Wooden train personalised with a name
  8. Phineas desk

Get their look: Harry's room | H is for Home