Babies require space and safety, and if you’re an expecting parent, you want to get your home ready before they arrive. Self-storage units are one of the best ways to de-clutter and baby-proof without getting rid of possessions. Below are a few steps to take before you begin nesting.

3 Storage Tips for New Parents

1. Pack an Old Room Into Storage

If you’re converting an office or spare bedroom into a nursery, you’ll need to remove almost everything. Before you throw out larger furniture and decor, consider a storage unit. These items don’t need to go into the trash, and you don’t have to sell them right away. Tuck them away into self-storage while you decide what you want to do. If you anticipate moving to a larger home in the coming years, you can save your possessions until you have room for them again.

2. Temporarily Storing Nursery Items

Remodeling a nursery requires space, especially if you’re building a new wall or doing heavy lifting. To create space, move nursery items and other furniture into a self-storage unit. Once you’ve cleaned up and are ready to decorate, you can move everything back into your home without worrying about damaging your items.

3. Baby-Proofing

Make a full sweep of your home to see what may pose a risk to crawling babies. Any concerning items, such as those that tip over easily or have long cords and cables, can go into self-storage until they aren’t a safety risk anymore.

Whether a new baby is on the way or you just need to de-clutter, Affordable Lock Box has many self-storage solutions. Based in Texarkana, AR, they offer 19 different storage locker and unit sizes for affordable prices. They maintain a secure storage facility and also provide packing and U-Haul® supplies to help with your move. Call (870) 773-7606 to ask about unit availability, and visit their website to learn more about the facility.