How to Organize a Toddler's Closet

If you worry your toddler might end up lost if she ventures into her cluttered, overflowing closet, it's time to reorganize and give the closet a makeover. The task doesn't have to be an overwhelming, all-day task; just start with a blank canvas and make a few simple changes to turn the closet into an organized masterpiece.

Things You'll Need

  • Shelving
  • Vacuum-sealing clothing bag
  • Vacuum
  • Closet hanger divider
  • Hanging shoe organizer
  • Small- and medium-size baskets (fabric or wicker)
  • Labels
  • Hooks

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove absolutely everything from the closet -- from the clothes and shoes to the storage bins and baskets. Take a look in the closet and make a mental note of the amount of shelving in the closet. The more shelving, the easier it will be to organize. If there is no shelving, install additional shelves, pick up a stand-alone wire shelving unit or use hanging fabric shelves.

    • 2

      Sort your toddler̵7;s clothing according to size and season. Instead of hanging all of her current and future clothing on the rack, use the rack to hang her in-season clothing. Store the next size or season̵7;s clothing nearby. Pick up a vacuum-sealing clothing bag and pile the clothing inside. Use a vacuum to remove air from the bag and minimize the amount of closet space it will require. Label the bag with the size and season and slide it onto an upper shelf.

    • 3

      Keep similar, in-season clothing together on the rack; hang T-shirts together, then sweaters, dresses, skirts, pants and outerwear. Use a closet hanger divider to separate each type of clothing. Alternatively, hang complete outfits on each hanger to make clothing selection a cinch when you̵7;re in a hurry. Hanging entire outfits also lets you know exactly how many outfits you have left before laundry becomes a dire necessity.

    • 4

      Place all empty hangers at one end of the closet rod so you don̵7;t have to dig between hangers to find clothes.

    • 5

      Hang a shoe organizer over the inside of the closet̵7;s door. Slide each pair of shoes into one of the pockets. If you have more toddler shoes than pockets, you can hang another organizer next to the first or attach another one to the bottom of the first.

    • 6

      Fill a small fabric or wicker basket with your toddler's hairbrushes, combs and other hair accessories. Slide the basket onto a shelf in the closet.

    • 7

      Place diapers and other diapering products in a medium-size fabric or wicker basket if your toddler is still wearing diapers. Slide the basket onto an easily accessible shelf. Use a basket to store blankets, sheets and pillowcases. Place toddler bath towels and washcloths in another basket and slide it onto the shelf next to the blanket and bedding basket.

    • 8

      Make labels for every bin and basket in the closet to keep track of exactly where each item is located.

    • 9

      Install several hooks on one closet wall to hold diaper bags, totes, craft aprons and jackets.

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