No two days are the same as a parent. And yet, as much as we look forward to seeing our kids achieve all their milestones, there is something a bit bittersweet about leaving their baby days behind. As a result, your attic or storage unit can quickly fill up with their old things. So, the question becomes, is there a reason to keep the clothes that don’t fit them anymore or the crib they’ve outgrown? The guide below offers advice for answering this question.

How to Decide

While some parents are happy with only one baby, others dream of giving their son or daughter a sibling one day. If that includes you and your partner, functional and valuable items like cribs, bassinets, walkers, and playpens are useful to keep around. If you have a relative who you expect to have a baby within the next few years, it might also be nice to hang onto them as a possible gift.

However, if you don’t see any more little ones in your future, some tough choices have to be made. Strive to keep the items you are most sentimentally attached to—such as their favored teddy bear or personal drawings—while trying to purge items like baby clothes. A second-hand shop is likely more than happy to accept them. There may also be a way to repurpose these items. For example, some families turn baby clothes into a quilt that can be passed down through the generations.

How to Organize Your Belongings to Save Space

If you’re keeping more than a few small items, putting them in a storage unit will free up space in your home. Disassemble larger pieces, like cribs, making sure to pack instructions for reassembly with the pieces. Other articles should be sorted by their purpose and by your child’s age at the time of use. Clearly label each of the boxes and keep a master list of their contents taped to the wall of the storage unit for future perusal. For added convenience, make sure to arrange the boxes in aisles, with space to walk between them.

If you need a secure and affordable storage unit for your child’s baby items, call East “O” Street Self Storage in Lincoln, NE. Their storage facilities are equipped with advanced security systems that include 24/7 video monitoring and alarms. They offer units ranging from 10x10 to 20x60 for RV and tractor-trailer storage, with select units offering gas heating in winter. Learn more about these offerings online. Then call (402) 489-0134 to rent one today.