Children's Closet

Fabric closet organizers are ideal for easy access

Engaging children in the organizing process, is an educational/training opportunity, as much as a convenience for us, and if they understand the logic behind our organizational choices, they are more likely to support it.

If you have more than one child, purchase high quality garments siblings can inherit, it saves money. My children were first in the family, thus I purchased high quality clothing to pass down to nieces and nephews. Keep a reasonable number of pants, shorts, shirts, and sweaters within their reach, although not too many to avoid overwhelming them with too many choices. Create easy to reach storage area, like fabric organizers that hang from closet rods.

Organize Logically: tops above, bottoms lower 

Keep upper wear (shirts, t-shirts, sweaters) in space above, pants and shorts below. It makes sense and its easier for children to grasp the idea.
I like to place underwear and socks in bottom drawers.  If you don’t have a chest of drawers you can find inexpensive, yet practical plastic closet storage drawers, to place under bed, or baskets in shelves. Same for shoes storage.

Baskets are also a great solution

Have ‘recycle’ basket in the closet, to collect outgrown items. Do this often, so your child doesn’t have to go to school in uncomfortable clothing. If siblings will inherit clothing sort it often, to keep each child’s items separate, in view and easy to find; it gives them a sense of ownership and pride.

If there is a big age difference between children, only select items in good condition to put away until next child can use them; If not, donate clothing to a charitable organization (tax deductible). If you feel attachment to a little outfit, take a picture for keepsake and give it to someone you know will appreciate and enjoy it.  I had to do that with my expensive business outfits, when I started working from home. It pleases me to see family and friends enjoying my suits now.