{"id":4584,"date":"2018-06-19T17:30:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T17:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=4584"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:13:16","slug":"5-nursery-storage-must-haves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/newborn-essentials\/nursery-furniture-2\/5-nursery-storage-must-haves\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Nursery Storage Must Haves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning your little one&#8217;s nursery, think ahead to what you might need in the coming months or even years. You\u2019re going to need plenty of storage space in the early days for nappies, baby growth, bedding and blankets and as your youngster gets bigger, so does their collection of clothes, toys, teddies and trinkets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we discuss the nursery storage must-haves, what you really need in a nursery, how to store your baby\u2019s essentials and keep their nursery tidy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursery furniture essentials<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number one thing every nursery needs is storage! No one has more stuff than a baby, and that\u2019s a fact. You\u2019ll need a place to store things like your little one\u2019s clothes and nappies. You need to use the space wisely and choose your furniture strategically to ensure you have enough storage as well as everything your baby needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 4 essentials that every nursery needs:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cot<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every nursery needs a bed. Whether you go for an extravagant crib or a plain bassinet, your tot\u2019s resting area will most likely be the main part of the room. Cots come in a range of designs and price ranges. However, the most important thing is to make sure it\u2019s good quality and strong; some even have additional storage, which is a bonus.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bedding<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby\u2019s bedding is essential for their comfort. Plus, with lots of colourful designs out there, it makes the decorating process even more fun! There\u2019s an array of bedding to choose from. This includes bassinet sheets, bumper pads, pillows, blankets, and crib skirts. Duvets and pillows should only be used for babies over 12 months as they pose a risk of suffocation and overheating. Opt for a baby sleeping bag or a swaddle instead. This way, your sweetheart will be snug and safe!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changing table<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready to be handling a lot of dirty nappies in your little one\u2019s first year! Whilst you\u2019ll become a pro at changing nappies, an organised changing table is still essential. You\u2019ll be glad to hear that changing tables come in a huge variety. Some have built-in shelves or other necessities, like wipes and lotions. Most changing tables also include a comfy pad to lay your tot on.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wardrobe\/drawers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every nursery needs a wardrobe and or drawers to store the pile of blankets and baby clothes. Some wardrobes have additional shelving units and drawers, so choose the one that will give you the storage you need.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 5 nursery storage must haves<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_374586520.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_374586520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_374586520.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_374586520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/shutterstock_374586520-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our top 5 nursery storage must-haves for inspiration and some tips on nursery organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every nursery needs a cot; the ideal way to utilise the space under any cot is an under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/315-storage-under-drawers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage drawer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can store just about anything in these easily accessible hidden gems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/109-dressingchanging-units\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing unit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with drawers or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/109-dressingchanging-units\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dresser<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a changer on the top is an essential piece of nursery furniture. They offer ample storage and have a dual purpose, ideal if space is a premium. Choosing one with a detachable changer top for when your little one grows up will give you extra years of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an extra place to store your child\u2019s favourite books or just to add a finishing touch to your baby\u2019s nursery, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/105-wall-shelves\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage shelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ideal. These are useful for storing trinkets, but they can enhance and complement the style of your baby\u2019s bedroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perfect finishing touch to any nursery is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/132-toy-storage-boxes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toy box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ideal for storing anything from toys and teddies to bedding and nappies. A solid-top toy box can also double up as a seat or a practical playing surface. <\/span>While a toy box isn\u2019t on the essentials list for your nursery, they\u2019re certainly extremely handy and can even be put in a different room in this house. Find a beautiful toy box and display it proudly in the family living room where your little one can play.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure your little one&#8217;s precious outfits are stored away in a tidy, space-saving manner is essential to keep them neat and save time when choosing their clothes for the day. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/104-wardrobes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wardrobe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only provides ample hanging space but also provides space for other essentials such as bedding, towels and blankets. A wardrobe is also useful to store a memory box to collect your baby\u2019s precious moments, keeping them safe and out of reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top nursery organisation tips for new parents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in need of some savvy nursery organisation ideas, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Nurseries are delightful, but sometimes they tend to be the smallest room in the house, and if they\u2019re not, it just means there\u2019s more space to make a mess. So, smart storage ideas are necessary! You want to welcome your little angel with a dreamy room \u2013 and it\u2019s no surprise that babies come with tons of stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the nursery is organised, you\u2019ll find what you need with little effort \u2013 even if you\u2019re half asleep! We\u2019ve put together top tips for storage that\u2019ll help you maximise space in a clever way. All your queries will be answered, from what you need in a nursery to what furniture is needed in a nursery. These hacks will grow with your family, making life as new parents a little less chaotic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nursery-Organisation-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nursery-Organisation-1-992x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nursery-Organisation-1-992x1024.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nursery-Organisation-1-290x300.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tubs are your best friend<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re finding yourself short of space, it\u2019s important to take advantage of every available parameter! Get yourself some suitable-sized plastic baskets that can fit below your baby\u2019s cot. This will be super handy when it comes to storing extra nappies, wipes, clothing, and formula. If you still need more space, try a crib skirt! To add a little style, stash away your supplies in pretty, woven baskets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange clothes by season<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your sweetheart will grow very fast, no doubt. This means you\u2019re going to have to stay on top of updating their wardrobe. We recommend putting plastic baskets at the bottom of their dresser or closet. A good tip is to arrange clothes by size and season. Place the clothes upright for easy access when those pesky food mishaps happen. This way, you\u2019ll be able to see each outfit clearly. Not only that, you can then get rid of each size as your cherub outgrows it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convertible furniture\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving pennies is music to any new parent&#8217;s ears! You\u2019ll need furniture that\u2019ll grow with your little one. There are lots of savvy ideas, like three-in-one options, which are miles cheaper than your average crib. This also goes for changing tables too. Safety should be your number one priority. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you still can\u2019t go for something stylish. Keep in mind designs that you can reuse as shelves or other storage when your tot outgrows their nappy phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sort out regularly<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby grows so quickly, and so do their needs. Making sure you have a sort out regularly with all the things that are in the nursery is a great way to maintain order. Go through their clothes every few months and put anything they have grown out of into storage, sell them or give them away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for toys they don\u2019t play with anymore. This way, you can de-clutter and keep everything manageable without the need for extra storage in the nursery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarise, when planning a nursery, ensure you have the essentials and choose furniture that provides you with the storage you need. Additional boxes for storage are always a great idea, and having a regular sort-out will help to keep things manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your little one&#8217;s nursery, think ahead to what you might need in the coming months or even years. You\u2019re going to need plenty of storage space in the early days for nappies, baby growth, bedding and blankets and as your youngster gets bigger, so does their collection of clothes, toys, teddies and trinkets.\u00a0 In this post, we discuss the nursery storage must-haves, what you really need in a nursery, how to store your<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7570,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[252,62,29],"tags":[272,31,384,354,385,65,386,382,383],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4584"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6866,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4584\/revisions\/6866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}