Guest Blog - The Organized Diaper

We are thrilled to announce our newest partner - Sarah Nelson of Less Is More. Less is More is a Chicago home organizing service driven by a passion for order and beauty. Check out Sarah's website at http://lessismoreorganizers.com for a full description of her services (we're crazy about "Make Room for Baby") and rates.

To kick off our partnership, Sarah has shared some of her favorite tips for what she calls, "The Organized Diaper." Her tips are below.


The Organized Diaper

One of the items that is always included on a new parent’s must have list is a diaper bag. Keeping it organized will help you get out of the door faster and ensure that you have what you need when you need it. Here are some tips to help:

-Use pouches or even gallon-sized Ziploc bags to keep the items in the bag organized. I like the International Arrivals Nylon Barcelona Pencil Pouches, http://www.amazon.com/International-Arrivals-Barcelona-Zippered-113-27a/dp/B002SQEWQC/ref=pd_sbs_op2/190-7855539-9488462


-Group items in each bag based on use: one bag for changing supplies, another for feeding supplies, another for toys, etc. That way, when you need to change a diaper in, say, a tiny airplane bathroom you only have to take 1 small pouch with you.

-Find supplies quickly by using different colored bags for different groups of items.

-Get in the habit of refilling supplies immediately when you get home.

-Save time by packing the bag the night before.

-Create a mini baby supply bag with diapering supplies, a change of clothes, and if applicable, snacks, to keep in your car, just in case.

What about when you are at home, comfortably playing in the living room, and suddenly a diaper change is in order? Although you might have spent lots of time and energy searching for the perfect changing table, there is no hard-fast rule saying you have to use it every time, especially if the nursery is in a less-than-convenient part of the house. Create portable changing stations that can be neatly kept in the areas of your home you use most. A small supply of diapering items, including diapers, wipes, a leak-proof changing mat, diaper cream, and plastic bags can easily fit in a lidded basket or bin. The Hang-10 Storage Bin by Scout by Bungalow, www.bungalowco.com, would hold all of these items perfectly and comes in a wonderful range of chic colors and patterns. As with the diaper bag, remember to refill the bin when supplies run low.