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You are not alone if your child’s room looks like the aftermath of a tornado. The default setting for most children’s bedroom is “messy.” Kids frequently leave clothes and toys lying around with the intention of returning to them later, or the hope that some closet fairy (probably you) will do the job for them. At the very least, these things are stacked on the closet floor or beneath the bed, where they are out of sight.
Lack of organization can make finding needed items almost impossible, especially on a busy school morning. The majority of parents put off organizing their child’s closet because it appears to be such a huge chore, and they are concerned that they will not have enough time (or patience).
The following pointers will help you get started with kids closet organization and if you need extra help and guidance, organizing kids closets is a favorite project of ours, so Just Organized by Taya is always happy to step in and help.
Take EVERYTHING Out of Your Kid’s Closet
The first step is to start from scratch. To begin, go through your child’s closet and remove everything. This will allow you to see everything in the closet, so you can organize it afterwards. Make sure to put away any objects that don’t belong in your child’s room, such as excess clothing from your closet or a sleeping bag that could be better stored elsewhere.
Create Kids’ Closet Organization Piles
It’s now time to sort the items you took out of the closet into different piles. Starting with at least five large buckets, bins, or even extra-large trash bags is the simplest method. The following categories should be labeled on the bins:
Wear Now: These things should be in your child’s current size and be seasonally appropriate.
Too Big: These are items that you may have bought or received that are one to two sizes too big for your child right now. Store these clothes in size-specific bins, so you can find them when your child is old enough.
Store: If you have younger children in the house who will utilize the items later, you will use this category. This bin is for your child’s outgrown clothes or toys. Check to see that all of the items are still in good working order. You can further organize items by categorizing them by age, gender, and size.
Give Away: Place items in this bin that your child no longer uses or has outgrown, but are still in good condition. You can either give the items to a friend or family member, donate them to a charity, or sell them at a garage sale for cash.
Trash: This stack is for items that are no longer in use, are broken, or are too worn to donate, give away, or store for your younger children.
Remember, when it comes to the “give away” and “trash” buckets, you must be ruthless. Even if your child claims that a certain outfit or toy is their absolute favorite, if they haven’t worn or played with it in months, it’s definitely time to let it go.
See Things From Your Kid’s Eye Level
Consider the closet from your child’s point of view. Most closet bars and shelves are designed for adults, making it difficult for your youngster to organize their belongings on their own. Lowering the bar, adding a second bar, or even adding more child-height shelving are all options. As your child grows, you can easily adjust the bars and shelves. Your child will no longer have an excuse for not hanging up their clothes if you make a few basic alterations like these to their closet.
Group Like with Like
When putting clothes back on the rack, group like items together. For example, all shirts should be stored in one location, and all skirts in another. To aid in the process, you can purchase simple closet dividers. These dividers will also assist your child in keeping their closet organized by indicating where each item belongs.
Adjustable hangers that grow with your child, as well as prefabricated closet organizers and shelf sets, are all useful tools. You might also want to have a limited selection of pre-matched clothing in the center of the closet for smaller children, so they can learn to dress themselves (or at the very least make getting them dressed in the morning faster for you.)
Organize the Items That Can’t Be Hung
The items that cannot be hung should be dealt with next. You might want to consider putting shelves in the closet for toys and games. Hanging canvas shelves or placing a small dresser in the closet is ideal for storing PJs and underwear. Smaller items, such as belts and other accessories, can be stored in door organizers and small plastic bins.
Use Lots of Storage Bins and Containers
Storage bins should become your new best pals. Start with clear containers that don’t have lids so you and your child can see what’s inside. It’s essential to double-check that each container is appropriately labeled. Preprinted labels, erasable labels, and even photographs of the contents can be used. This will assist you and your child in putting things back where they belong.
Similar things, such as painting supplies, beach gear, and board games, should be grouped together in the bins. Of course, the least-used or out-of-season items should go on the higher shelves.
Organize Your Kid’s Shoes
Typically, children’s shoes wind up in a confused heap on the closet floor, and pairs rarely stay together. On a hectic school morning, this can be a significant time-waster. You can solve this problem by designating a separate place for shoes. Alternatives to the standard shoe rack include open shelving, door hangers, and stackable plastic baskets. Storage bins can also be used to store out-of-season shoes and dance or sports footwear.
Make a Plan to Keep Your Kid’s Closet Organized
A few finishing touches can help you keep the kids closet organization you’ve just created.
- Ensure that your child has access to a laundry hamper or laundry basket for soiled clothes. If the hamper is within easy reach, the clothes are less likely to wind up on the floor.
- For items that your youngster outgrows, have a spare bin labeled “too small.” Put an item in the bin as soon as you realize your child has outgrown it. After that, every three to four months, go through the bin to see what might be donated or given to friends and relatives.
- Every few months, check the contents of the “too big” bin. There may be pieces in your child’s wardrobe that he or she has grown into that can be added to the rotation.
- Every day, take a few minutes to straighten up and make sure everything is in its proper place. For older kids though this should become their task, as long as you’ve explained what you want them to do.
Organizing your child’s closet doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. The key is to edit the belongings and make sure you create a place for everything. And get help if you need it, at least for the first go-around with kids’ closet organization. When we tackle these kids closet organization projects, we can not only help with the initial daunting tasks, but also ensure we leave you with a solid organizational plan to keep things organized once we leave.
Working with Taya and her team is easy. You can book an appointment easily on her website, or contact her directly at 832-271-7608
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