Are Baby Hangers Necessary for Baby Clothes?

One of the first things parents start thinking about when they realize they’re pregnant is their baby’s nursery.

Of course, all parents want to provide the best room for their little one.

But many parents often wonder whether to hang or fold their baby’s clothes in the closet.

So, Are Baby Hangers Necessary for Baby Clothes?

Most baby clothes are made of cotton fabric, and they are so tiny. Cotton is known to be wrinkle-resistant. But, this isn’t always the case. Deciding on whether to buy hangers or not depends on the clothes you have and your closet size. Hanging clothes allow you to quickly sift through them and find the outfit you are looking for. But, you need a good amount of space to place the hangers.

Hanging Baby Clothes Vs. Folding

When should you decide on folding or hanging?

There isn’t a right time to make decisions about your child. If you are a decisive person, you already know which option to go with.

But for undecided folks, the best time to decide on whether to hang or fold clothes will be;

  • After the baby shower, as your friends and family will give you a bunch of clothes in varying sizes and designs.
  • After you have bought several baby things, including clothes and accessories.
  • Once you determine the storage space you need for storing various cloth types.

When deciding whether to hang or fold, think about what is in the nursery.

For instance, hanging baby clothes may be the best choice if you have an in-built closet with little or no space for drawers.

But if you have a big room with several drawers, you might consider folding.

Pros and Cons of Hanging Baby Clothes

There are various reasons parents choose to hang baby clothes instead of folding them.

One is that hanging allows you to see all items at once effortlessly.

So, you can quickly find and pick the outfit you want your baby to wear for the day.

Also, since accessing the baby’s clothes is easy, you will not worry about someone else messing up with the neatly folded clothes.

You can confidently tell someone else where to grab the outfit you want.

But hanging clothes has its drawbacks as well.

The biggest is that it can take too much space. It is also time-consuming since you have to organize the same cloth types on the same hangers.

Otherwise, the closet will look disorganized.

The other disadvantage is that hanging might not be the best use of your storage space.

Especially if your closet only has one rail. You may find folding more helpful in this case.

Additionally, as your child grows and you buy bigger clothes, you will need to upgrade your hangers. So this isn’t a cost-saving option.

Pros and Cons of Folding Baby Clothes

Folding offers some perks that make moms choose it.

One is that it is faster than hanging.

You will not spend much time folding clothes as you would hanging them, making it suitable for busy moms.

Also, you can easily separate clothes based on their types.

Therefore, accessing them will be easy since you know where onesies, dresses, or trousers are.

You can also use drawer dividers to help you organize outfits. But this needs large drawers.

Folding again allows you to explore different styles.

Many people are used to vertical stacks.

But you can make your storage unique by using the Konmari style, then place the clothes horizontally in your drawers.

Unfortunately, folding baby clothes is not a perfect option. It has some disadvantages.

For example, it can be challenging to fold baby clothes since they are tiny. So most times, they get jumbled together, making your space disorganized.

Again, if you fold clothes in stacks, most times, you won’t use the bottom clothes because they require more effort to access.

Most times, you will pick the clothes at the top of the stack.

Another drawback is that folding tends to leave creases, especially on clothing that doesn’t stretch.

Therefore, you will be forced to iron or sift through until you find an outfit that isn’t wrinkled.

Should You Hang or Fold Your Baby’s Clothes?

Some situations will make you choose folding them over hanging them or vice versa. Let’s look at them;

1. Your Nursery Doesn’t Have Built-in Storage

In this case, you can buy a kid’s portable closet suitable for both hanging or folding.

You can also purchase a dresser, but this solution only works for folding.

Also, you can have shelves fitted and install hanging rods. Apart from clothes, you can store other baby stuff like toys inside.

2. Your Kids Share a Room

In this situation, you have to maximize the space you have.

So, it is best to use a combination of hanging and folding.

But that depends on the storage options you have. You can hang one child’s clothes and fold the other child’s outfits.

Alternatively, you can install another rail in the closet or use tubs and baskets to hold items in the closet’s foot.

If you have a big closet, consider dividing it into two for your children.

3. You Share the Master Bedroom with Kids

A baby crib in the bedroom eats a lot of space.

So most people choose to fold as it requires minimal space.

You can store baby clothes in the drawers and other large items like baby blankets in the baskets.

Which Baby Clothes Should You Hang and Which Should You Fold?

You can hang most baby clothes in the closet, but please remember that you don’t need to hang all the clothes.

The best ones to hang include

  • bodysuits
  • shirts
  • dresses
  • rompers
  • jackets
  • sweaters
  • and sweatshirts.

The clothes that are better off folded include

  • pajamas
  • pants
  • onesies
  • and shorts.

Three Tips To Hanging Baby Clothes

  1. First, you have to buy baby hangers. Please don’t go for the most expensive since you’ll need to upgrade them as your child grows.
  2. Once you have clean and dry clothes, organize them by size. It’s better to keep all the sizes in the closet. But this depends on whether your storage space allows it.
  3. Also, remember to arrange by type. Please don’t put t-shirts and dresses on one hanger. This will make the closet look disorganized. Plus, it won’t be easy to grab an outfit when you need it.

What Should You Look For When Buying Baby Hangers?

Choosing baby hangers isn’t as simple as it may look. But, various factors can guide you into making the right decision.

For instance, the space you have.

If space is at a premium, opt for thin hangers with an ultra-slim design.

This can hold clothes neatly together in the small space you have.

Also, you need to think of the clothes’ quality.

You can choose satin and velvet hangers if you don’t want to use wire hangers.

These types don’t stress the garments and are suitable for nice suits, pants or dresses.

They minimize wear and tear, but they are pricey.

Lastly, think about the size.

Baby hangers are smaller than other hangers. They are designed specifically for baby clothes.

You may be tempted to hang baby clothes on adult hangers to avoid the costs.

But doing so can stretch the garment and make it unwearable or even tear it.

Three Tips for Folding Baby Clothes

  1. Fold by type. Make sure to separate pants, shorts, and pajamas.
  2. If you need to store different clothing types, invest in a drawer divider.
  3. Store two-piece outfits together to easily pick them without disarranging other clothes.

References

https://www.babycenter.ca/thread/3688576/baby-hangers-necessary-