AboutJan Hayner Expertise I can answer any questions on Home organizing, file and paper management, organizing for parents, kids, senior citizens and on housekeeping and cleaning solutions.
Experience I have been a Professional Organizer for 9 years, I am considered an expert in my field on the internet and have written several informational books on organizing.
Organizations I am an active member of Faithful Organizers (An International Association of Christian based Professional Organizers, a past member of NAPO (the National Association of Professional Organizers)a member of an association called Women in Management, a member of Money Smart Wisconsin-Sheboygan and was a business owner for over 25 years.
Education/Credentials A high school graduated a the rest of my learning capablilities came from making a lot of mistakes in my lifetime and learning from all of them.
Hi there! Our first baby is on the way and we are trying to organize the nursery. The closet seems to be our biggest challenge. Since the room is upstairs we have slanted ceilings/walls which also runs into the closet area. We are looking for ideas on how to get the best out of our small closet regarding organizing so it makes the most space. Thanks!
Answer hi Sonia;
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I love babies!!!
There are losts of closet organizers that you can purchase, or you can build your own. My suggestion, from years of raising kids, is to have shelf space when the baby is little and one small area for hanging clothes.
I would add a 2 long shelves (one with a clothes hanging bar) on the top and small shelves going down one side.
On the top shelf I would add cavas boxes to hold things like shoes, hats, mittens, extra diaper powder etc.
On the second long shelf, I would add small see thru boxes about the size of a shoe box. You will find out that you can never have too many small containers.
Use the side shelves for things like sweatshirts, pants, extra diapers etc.
Then, hang shirts, dresses, jackets and snow suit etc.
As the child grows older, most of the clothes that they have are folding clothes, you won't need very much 'hanging' space until the age of 4 or 5, so this will be useful to you.
Also, a child size shoe holder on the inside of the closet door comes in handy for the baby powder, hair accessories, brushes, nail clippers etc.
Everything that you need for baby is right in the closet!
I hope this gives you some ideas.Aren't you getting excited?????
Jan Hayner
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