Now that my babies are 3 and 5, I can say with total confidence: this nursery organization setup is gold. I wouldn’t change a thing! It’s simple, effective, and has stood the test of time.
Let’s talk about nesting mode — because wow, it’s REAL. I was deep in it just before Mia arrived on March 25, 2020. (P.S. I shared a lot of our baby journey on Instagram @LivingRichWithCoupons if you want to follow along with my now not-so-little babes ).
So back to nursery prep — because honestly, few things bring peace of mind like a well-organized space when you’re welcoming a new baby. And after years of using this system daily, I can say the MVPs are: the over-the-door hanger, personalized coat hangers, pink storage bins, and the hanger clips. Game-changers!
Why Nursery Organization Matters
Preparing for a new baby is both exciting and overwhelming. Once you’ve got healthcare covered, the next most important thing is making sure everything has a place. A clean, efficient system can make life with a newborn (and beyond) so much easier.
I’ve spent hours researching nursery closet organization, finding the best nursery storage ideas, and discovering budget-friendly solutions that work. Most of my finds came from Amazon and Target — and I’m sharing all my faves below!
Focus on Organizing These Key Areas:
- Closet: Add bins, dividers, and space-saving hangers.
- Drawers: Use drawer organizers to sort by category (think: socks, onesies, hats).
- Shelves: Stackable baskets, labeled bins, and pretty storage boxes = a win.
Nursery organization doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does need to be functional. Start with baskets (seriously, baskets are your best friend) and build your system from there. I hope this helps make your baby prep a little less stressful and a lot more fun!
TIP: Use BABYLIST! It is the best way to let your family and friends know what you need! It lists all your wants at many different stores so they have the option to buy from wherever in one place!
Closet
Pink Bins – These came in a set of 6 on Amazon – We paid $21 for the Pink ones which comes to $3.50 per bin (best price we saw)
- These will hold extra sheets
- Extra covers
- clothes she grew out of
- Accessories for gadgets
- Older age toys
Large Pink Bins on the Floor (Target) – They are very sturdy and a great price!
- These will hold Blankets, Toys and anything else we might have.
Pink Pant Hangers – I bought these on Amazon to attach to the baby hangers i bought on Amazon. They are perfect for keeping outfits together!
Shelf Organization
Book Racks on the Wall – These are actually spice racks from Ikea! We attached them to the wall and they hold books perfectly! You can paint them if you want! but any racks on the wall will work!
Shelf – Ikea Shelf! We loved it because it’s slim and it can attach to the wall easily for safety!
Dresser
Heavy Duty Drawer Dividers (Amazon) – These are used for heavy things like diapers and blankets! We used them to organize diapers in the top drawer!
Small drawer dividers (Amazon) – These will be used to organize clothes and other items that may go in the drawer. They are easy to attach together and customize exactly how you want the drawer to hold your baby’s clothing!
Small Bins (Target) – We got a few small bins for the top drawer for things like a thermometer, lotion, nose frida etc!
Back of the Door
Shoe Organizer – This Organizer will be a life safer! It’s such great quality and holds SO much stuff. I’ll put bows, medicine, shoes, hats, just about anything in there! it lays flat and looks really nice!
Do you have any Nursery Organization Hacks or ideas? Let us know in the comments! This could be a great resource for all moms to come for some advice!
Here are some quick links to some of our favorite Nursery Organization Products:
Pink Storage Bin – $21.99 for 6- Large Plastic Pink Bin – $8
- Baby Pant Hanger Clips – $11.99/40pc
- Ikea Spice Rack (turned bookshelf) – $4.99
- Ikea Large Storage Bin – $3.99
- Heavy Duty Drawer Dividers – $22.99 for 4
- Small Drawer Dividers – $14.99 for 12
- Smaller Plastic Bin – $4.00
- Over Door Shoe Rack – $9.99
- Bow Hanger (or towels etc) – $12.99
- Plastic Drawers – $33
- Rolling Cart – $44.99