If you're a parent of young children, you likely have many items that have been built up over the years. While you might want to add on to your family later, you'll still need to pack up anything and place them in storage to create additional space. Here are a few tips for storing your baby items for future use.

3 Useful Storage Tips for Baby Stuff

1. Furniture

If you are planning to have more children within a few years, it makes sense to store these items rather than to buy new ones. Swings, strollers, and highchairs can be put in a storage unit for future use. Dismantle larger items and stack them together; attach baggies for the screws and knobs.

Toys should be washed and dried and packed in labeled, plastic tubs. Wood items can be stored short-term with success. If you have an heirloom wooden crib, however, it should stay in an attic or extra closet to prevent deterioration.

2. Clothes

Wash and dry all baby clothes and discard any that are too worn or stained. Use unscented laundry soap and dryer sheets, as fragrances can attract insects or rodents. Fold and place them into labeled plastic containers rather than cardboard boxes, which are susceptible to moisture and pests.

Label each plastic tub clearly. You can do the same for blankets, burp cloths, bibs, and other miscellaneous items. Special clothing, such as christening gowns, should be wrapped in acid-free paper and stored in a cedar chest or plastic tub within the home.

3. Feeding Items

Bottles and their tops and baby dishes should all be cleaned, disinfected, and thoroughly dried. Then, place them in clean, sealable plastic bags. You may want to discard items, such as pacifiers or bottle nipples, that are easy and inexpensive to replace. Place the sealed plastic bags together in a tub or tote that has a lid.

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