8 ways to organize kids clothes

I’m sure many of us have run into this problem. You’ve got a little one running around your house and you’re unable to keep their room clean. This is where I came up with my own 8 ways to organize kids clothes. Some of these may work for organizing other childish things. Let’s get started.

Weave baskets through closet rods.

Ah, the magic of baskets. They’re a great way to organize and store things, but they’re also just pretty to look at. Here are some of our favorite basket ideas that will help you create a more beautiful home.

1. Weave baskets through closet rods

Baskets are a great way to hang clothes! You can weave them through the rods in your closet or hang them along the wall above the rod. This is a great way to add some extra storage space in small rooms without taking up much floor space. If you have kids’ clothes hanging in these baskets, it’s also a good idea to make sure they’re sturdy enough that they won’t fall apart when someone reaches in for something!

2. Use baskets as planters in your kitchen or living room

It’s quick and easy to add some greenery to your kitchen window. Herbs or other kitchen plants need lots of sun so this is a great space for them! Just don’t put them in the window sill itself — it could break under their weight and cause damage inside your home. Instead, place them in sturdy baskets on top of bookshelves or furniture that has plenty of support underneath so they don’t fall off!

Hang clothes by category and color.

Hanging clothes by category and color is the best way to make sure you can find everything you need.

Hanging clothes by category and color is the best way to make sure you can find everything you need. Here’s how:

Separate your clothes into categories. Fold things like sweaters, shirts and pants in stacks of three or four items and put them on different shelves.

Fold things like sweaters, shirts and pants in stacks of three or four items and put them on different shelves. Hang long-sleeved shirts and jackets together, then tops, bottoms and finally accessories (belts, ties). If you have fewer than six items in each category, group those together instead of hanging them individually.

Group similar items together; hang similar items next to each other. For example, if you have a red shirt and blue shirt that look similar but aren’t quite the same shade, put them side by side so they’re easy to differentiate when you’re searching for either one of them at a glance.

Establish sorting stations.

Before you start, have all your supplies ready and sorted into separate bins. Then you can easily grab and go when the time comes. This will help you stay organized while you’re in the middle of working through the clutter.

Choose a space in your home with enough room for sorting items and enough storage for them later on. Ideally, this space should be near where you’re going to be doing most of your organizing—for example, if you’re going to be sorting clothes, do it in the bedroom where they are stored; if you’re going to be sorting papers, do it at your desk or office; if you’re going to be sorting toys, do it in the playroom or family room.

I recommend having two kinds of stations: one for sorting everything out and one for putting things away after they have been sorted out.

Have a donation box.

Donating to a local charity is one of the easiest ways to give back. These charities are often in need of basic resources such as food, clothing and household items. You can donate to a local shelter or food bank by dropping off your items in person or by mailing them directly to the organization.

Donating money is also an easy way to help out. If you want to make sure your donation goes directly toward helping those in need, make sure that you ask where the money will go before you donate.

Have a donation box in your front yard or garage.

Ask friends and family members for donations of clothes and other items that can be reused by those in need. Make sure that all donated items are clean and in good condition. Also make sure that any perishable items are either frozen or refrigerated until they can be given away.

Keep an inventory of hand-me-downs.

I’ve been a parent for a very long time, and I can tell you that you’ll never run out of hand-me-downs. You’ll never run out of things to give away, either.

The first thing in my home that needs to be organized is my children’s closet. I have three children under the age of six and they’re all growing so fast that it’s impossible to keep up with their clothes (and shoes!). My daughter has had several pairs of pants that fit her perfectly this winter but are too short now. My son has been wearing his brother’s shorts because he’s outgrown his own. We have two sets of pajamas that still fit my oldest child but are too small for her younger brother.

I decided I needed to get organized so I could keep track of what needed to be given away or donated, what needed to be passed along to friends or family members who might need them, and what should be kept until they grow into them again (or maybe even beyond).

Teach your kids how to organize their own clothes.

This is a great way for kids to learn responsibility and develop organizational skills.

When teaching them how to organize their own clothes, it’s important that they understand that they need to take care of their belongings and keep them safe.

What you need: A laundry basket or hamper, clothespins, storage containers and hangers (optional).

How to do it:

1. Have your child sort his or her dirty clothes into piles according to type (pants/shirts/dresses/etc.).

2. Teach them how to fold each piece of clothing into a neat square or rectangle so that it fits neatly inside a storage container or laundry basket (or on a shelf).

3. If your child needs help with folding shirts, pants or other items, practice until he or she can do it independently before moving on to the next step.

4. Once everything has been folded and placed in baskets or bins, teach your child how to put away clean clothes when they come out of the dryer by putting them back where they belong — in drawers or closets.

Invest in the right storage solutions for each item.

If you’re like most people, you hate the clutter that’s taking over your home. But even if you’re no neat freak, it’s important to keep your space organized for safety and efficiency.

If you’re looking for ways to organize your stuff and get rid of the clutter, here are some ideas:

Invest in the right storage solutions for each item. For example, if you have a lot of shoes but no closet space, consider buying shoe trees or shoe racks to keep them organized. Don’t just stick everything in a box or drawer — invest in bins of different sizes that can be labeled or color coded by category. Use clear bins so you can see what’s inside without having to open them up first.

Get rid of things that aren’t useful or important anymore. We all have items cluttering our homes that we don’t use anymore but haven’t gotten around to throwing away yet — maybe they’re gifts from relatives who are no longer in our lives, maybe they’re old clothes that no longer fit us well, maybe they’re books we never read past page 25 because we realized how boring they were! Take an inventory of what’s cluttering up your life and decide which items you can do without (or donate to charity).

Label everything by child and category.

Labeling is a great way to help keep your classroom organized. This is especially true if you have more than one child in a class. Labeling containers, baskets, and bins can help you tell which container belongs to which child. It also helps prevent mix-ups or confusion when it comes time for clean-up time.

When labeling items for your classroom, use clear tape or labels that are easily readable from a distance so that parents can easily find their child’s belongings during pickup time. Make sure you write the name of each child on the label so there is no confusion about who owns what item.

Labeling items by category makes it easier for parents to know where their child’s things are and how to return them after use at home. For example, label all books with the word “Books” followed by the name of your classroom or just an abbreviation like “Bk/Clr/Lit” if you want to abbreviate it into something shorter like this: “Bk/Clr/Lit” followed by an arrow pointing toward your bookshelf full of books!

With these tips, you can make sure your kids’ clothes are easy to keep neat and tidy.

Make sure the hangers are straight. If they aren’t, the clothes will start to fall off.

Use a hanging shoe bag. It’s great when you have a lot of shoes but not enough space in your closet.

Keep clothing organized by category or color. You can even do it by season or event! This will make it easy to find what you need when you need it.