Top 5 Tips for Keeping a Small Nursery Organized

One thing you may notice as a new parent is that babies accumulate a lot of stuff. Despite their small size, it seems like there is no end to the number of things they need. Having limited space for a nursery can make the challenges you face as a parent even harder to manage.

In this post, we discuss organization hacks for small nursery spaces and share our top 5 tips for keeping a nursery with limited space clean, clutter-free, and comfortable. Let’s get started!

1. Maximize Vertical Space 

If your child’s room lacks square footage, work with vertical space by using shelving and wall hooks. When looking for a bookshelf, we recommend one with at least three shelves for ample storage space. The SOHO Bookshelf with four shelves (and the top for extra space!) has plenty of surface area to work with. Put your favorite décor, books, storage boxes, and more on each shelf to truly make your nursery unique. Wall hooks above your bookshelf will provide even more storage, creating a place to hang your child’s jackets or blankets.

2. Use a Removable Changing Table Topper

Opting for a changing table topper instead of a full-size changing table saves space and saves money. With a removable changing table topper, you won’t need a full changing table or struggle to find the space for one. We recommend the Harmony 3-Drawer Dresser with Changing Table Topper, which is a modern and spacious option with a removable changing table topper – so there’s no need to separately purchase these staples for your small-space nursery. Once your little one no longer needs diaper changes, simply remove the topper and continue to use your dresser. This allows the piece to stay in your child’s room with them as they grow up.

3. Use a Portable Folding Crib

Traditional cribs take up a lot of space in a nursery - switch it up with a folding crib instead! Our pick is the Boutique Compact Folding Crib, with both style and a small footprint – perfect for any nursery with limited space. This folding crib comes in 5 different colors: Natural, Ebony, White, Cherry, and Dapper Gray — so you can customize your selection to match your nursery decor. The design features of this crib make it a great option for smaller spaces: heavy-duty wheels to easily move the crib from one spot to another, and the ability to fold it up into a sleeker and more storable size when not in use. The portability of the Boutique is perfect for cleaning your little one’s nursery — simply fold it up and roll it out of the way.

4. Label Everything

Label everything. While you may know where everything is in your child’s nursery, it helps to label storage boxes and other frequented spots to make sure everyone in the family puts things back in their rightful place. Plus, labeling items in your nursery will give you an idea of what you have or don’t have, and what items you may need. Once your little one is old enough to navigate their room on their own, proper labels will help your child look for what they need and put it back where it belongs. Improve your own organization while encouraging your child to develop positive organizational habits!

5. Declutter Regularly

It’s easy to collect lots of clothing, toys, and blankets for your little one, even when they’ve outgrown certain things or don’t need or want specific items anymore. Decluttering is time consuming and finding the time to do so can be tricky. When you don’t have a lot of space to work with, regularly decluttering is key to having a functional nursery. With the items you collect that you no longer need or wish to save, try donating them, giving them to a friend, or selling them online. With items you’d like to hold onto, try dedicating an area for storing these items, like the top shelf of a closet.

We hope we’ve inspired you to reorganize your little one’s nursery! Especially in smaller nurseries, staying clean and organized is critical for a stress-free home. A few quick changes to your layout and upkeep in your baby’s nursery can make all the difference. For more small-space nursery organization tips and tricks, visit the following resources:

• Changing Table Organization Ideas | MamasMustHaves
• How to Organize a Nursery (The Ultimate Guide) | One Sweet Nursery
• Tips to ORGANIZE your baby’s CHANGING TABLE | Pineapple Mama