Preparing for your bundle of joy’s arrival includes turning your home into a comfortable, baby-ready living space. While organizing the furniture, toys, and other essentials may seem overwhelming, there are a few self-storage tips that will ensure you have the room you need to welcome your new addition. 

How to Organize Storage With a New Baby

1. Rent a Self-Storage Unit

When you need to make room for a new baby but are limited in space, consider a self-storage unit. Storage facilities offer an array of sizes to accommodate as much or as little space you need to put away items. You can also clear out belongings to create a playroom and store items that may be unsafe for small residents, such as sharp-edged tables. Label all boxes clearly so if you need anything from the storage unit, you will find it easily.

2. Declutter

Take inventory of what you really need and what may not be necessary to keep in your home. Check for redundant items, and make piles of what you will trash, sell, or donate. Purging before your new addition arrives will make organizing their area much easier and will help you feel less claustrophobic in your home.

3. Think Ahead

Newborns turn into toddlers relatively quickly, so baby-proofing your space is vital. Look around your home for unsteady furniture or wobbly shelving that could potentially cause trouble once your child is mobile. Check the room you are designating as their nursery for broken closet doors or dings in walls and perform repairs before you begin moving in essentials such as the crib and changing table.

4. Create Storage

Even if the bedroom already has a closet, using storage containers and other organizational tools will keep baby’s room tidy and safe. Choose a changing station that also has drawers for storing clothing, diapers, wipes, and creams so they are out of reach of the baby but accessible for you. Install baby-friendly storage containers for their books and toys that are soft and stable but easy for them to get to their favorite items.

For self-storage in the Anchorage, AK, area, International Self Storage has provided safe, clean storage units since 1987. Their versatile offerings include climate-controlled and heated storage options as well as car and RV storage to keep your vehicles secure when you need a parking space. Call their professional staff at (907) 563-2655 or visit them online for more on their affordable options. You can also call their other location, Dimond Mini Storage, at (907) 522-1443 to inquire about additional self-storage solutions.