May 19 2012

Ideas For Organizing Kid Stuff

Published by at 10:47 am under Really Useful

I spotted this home organisation guide recently and thought it was pretty ironic that while most of my own stuff was in a mess, I’d taken some care to store Layla’s things nicely and neatly!

I use these for Layla’s dolls, doll accessories, and furniture, as well as her cooking toys and personal memorabilia (cards and such). I know exactly what’s in all of the suitcases, and so does she! The girly suitcases are from The Little Happyshop and Papermarket, and the Smurfs vintage suitcase is from Junkie’s Corner.

I used to worry a lot about dust traps; I think most Asian moms do! With this home I’ve decided to relax a little and use open storage methods, and we haven’t been sneezing any more than usual. The tin pails are from IKEA and Daiso.

I’ve discovered that you can pop anything into a glass bottle or container and it’ll instantly look like a collection fit for display! Glassware from IKEA.

This was a Christmas pressie from Layla’s grandmother but I wasn’t too crazy about having Layla get on it. It’s a bit on the small (and flimsy) side. But I like the colours and it works great as shoe storage!

How do you organise your kiddy things?

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13 Responses to “Ideas For Organizing Kid Stuff”

  1. # Seraon 19 May 2012 at 11:14 am

    Basically, it’s an “I Love IKEA/Diaso/affordable storage” post! Haha :)))

    I dig the open concept – i have it in my room – but, with 4 legged mouthy one around, everything is behind some kind of closed doors! Even those, they (aka cats) can sometime open and rummage!!! I sincerely believe that everything has it’s place. Try telling that to my husband who thinks that leaving things in the driveway counts as a “place”.

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  2. # Adoraon 19 May 2012 at 11:25 am

    I love the paper suitcases! They are perfect for storing cards and letters!!! I’m so gonna get me some :D

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  3. # Madelineon 19 May 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I totally need some suitcases for my girl’s dolls stuff.. it’s EVERYWHERE in the house!!! =)

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  4. # Eon 19 May 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Sera: Hahahah! The two things I can’t seem to get away from these days: Facebook and IKEA!

    Adora + Madeline: Yeah! I’m addicted to these suitcases, have to keep stopping myself from buying more!

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  5. # Juneon 19 May 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I think it’s high time for me to invest in some paper suitcases! Plus it will help prevent baby brother from emptying out big sister’s things! Eve, I think you’re some kind of genius… :P

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  6. # Eon 20 May 2012 at 12:17 am

    June: LOL! I don’t get to hear that often (or at all)… you’re way too kind!!! :)

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  7. # Mon 20 May 2012 at 10:13 am

    Thanks for sharing… love the paper suitcases. Where did you get them from?

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  8. # Rachelon 20 May 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Really clever little ideas for storage. I am nowwishing tat I have a little girl at home so tat I can get those pretty paper suitcases for her. Cos the thing is the only woman at home has maximise her quota of having pretty stuff in the house :(

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  9. # Eon 21 May 2012 at 9:00 am

    Hi M! The pretty, flowery cases are from The Little Happyshop and Papermarket (Plaza Singapura).

    Rachel: But but… there can never be too many pretty things in the home :) No allowance even for pretty storage things?

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  10. # Reginaon 22 May 2012 at 2:02 am

    I want I want I want!!

    Thanks for the ideas, E!

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  11. # Elizabethon 22 May 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Ugly toyogo boxes. And Ikea ones. What’s important is they are stackable!

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  12. # Elizabethon 22 May 2012 at 10:48 pm

    Btw, where’s Junkie’s Corner?

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  13. # Eon 23 May 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Mummy Moo: You’re welcome! :o)

    Elizabeth: Junkie’s Corner is at Jalan Senang; contact details are here. I have IKEA stackables too, in my cupboards!

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