Kids grow so quickly. You buy new clothes, and before you know it, they've outgrown everything. When it comes babies, they usually outgrow things before they even have a chance to wear them out. You don't want to just toss the clothing out, and if you plan on having more kids, you don't want to give it all away. That's where storage comes in handy. Instead of giving your baby clothes away, store it for future use. Whether you plan on using it again or saving it to give to your child once they grow up, you'll want to make sure that the clothing stays safe while it's in storage. Here are four simple tips that will help you safeguard your baby clothing will it's in storage:
Go with Climate-Control
When it comes to storing your baby's clothes, the most important thing you can remember is that you're going to need a climate-controlled storage unit. Excessive heat, cold, or moisture can destroy baby clothing. With proper climate-control, your baby's clothes will stay safely tucked away until you need it again.
Part with the Damaged Goods
If you're like most new parents, you have a hard time parting with anything that belongs to your baby. Unfortunately, that can include damaged and stained baby clothes. Save yourself the time and space, by parting with the damaged goods. Before you start storing your baby's clothes, go through and toss out anything that's damaged, including stains. You should also toss out items that have broken zippers or are missing buttons that you can't replace. Tossing out the damaged clothing will save you time when you start sorting through it again for future use.
Clean and Dry the Clothing
Once you have your baby clothing sorted, you'll need to give it all a good washing. Washing the clothing before you place it into storage will get rid of all the soil that could ruin the clothing. Use a mild baby detergent to wash the clothing, and then be sure to dry it all thoroughly. You'll want all your baby clothing to be dry, or you'll risk mildew damage.
Store According to Size
You never know when you're going to need your baby clothing again. You want to make it as easy as possible to sort through it all when you finally do need it. The best way to do that is to store the clothing according to size. Once you have the clothing packed away, label each of your plastic storage bins with the specific size of clothing that can be found inside.
Contact a storage company that has heated self-storage units for more information and assistance.
When I first moved off to college, I was lucky to have parents who helped me plan the move. They recruited help from a local moving company and helped me pack my belongings well so they arrived at my dorm in good condition. Our family made a lot of moves while I was a young child, so they learned many creative tips for making the moving process easier. Later in life when I approached a move all on my own, I was grateful for their tips that made the process easier than I heard it can be for other people. I decided to help others by sharing my moving tips on a blog to "pay it back" for the great tips my parents taught me!