Whether you’re expecting or have recently had a baby, the amount of cute clothes you receive can be overwhelming. There are a few baby clothing organization ideas that can help keep your nursery dresser or closet neat and organized.

If you’re lucky enough to have a spacious closet with hanging space, consider using simple clothing dividers to keep outfits separated by size. This makes it easy to find the right piece of clothing when your baby needs it. You could also make or buy a DIY dresser drawer organizer to keep the dresser tops and bottoms of baby clothing organized. This makes it easy to see what outfit is in each drawer, and it helps keep the dresser clean.

Another way to organize baby clothes is to fold them. This takes a little more time, but it optimizes space and makes it easier to find what you’re looking for. When folding baby clothes, try to follow the sequence of getting your baby dressed. For example, put sleepers and onesies in the top drawer, pants in the next, then dresses and shirts. This will give you the most use out of each drawer and can save you the frustration of having to sift through a large pile to find what you’re after.

One of the most challenging aspects of baby clothing organization is dealing with outgrown clothes. You’ll likely end up with a few pieces of clothing that are too small, either from hand-me-downs or future-looking purchases or gifts. To prevent these items from getting buried in the back of the closet or dresser, keep a clear labeled bin on hand for outgrown clothes. As your baby grows out of each size, you can easily grab the appropriate bin and toss away or sell clothes that no longer fit.

As you’re organizing the clothes, also take this opportunity to purge anything that is worn, faded, stained, or just not your style. That way, you can be sure that you’re only keeping or donating the best of the best.

Lastly, consider storing extra clothing in a chest of drawers or even a trunk. This can be a great alternative to a closet, especially if you’re short on space. The extra storage will also come in handy when you have another baby in the future, or if your family members want to share their adorable little clothes with you!

Keep these baby clothing organization ideas in mind and you’ll be able to quickly get your hands on just what your newborn or toddler needs each morning. Plus, as they grow up, you’ll have a good system for sorting and storing the clothes that no longer fit to be donated or sold at a consignment shop! Good luck mamas!