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21 Cute Diaper Storage Ideas
to Keep Your Nursery Organized
If there’s one thing you can depend on with a new baby, it’s a seemingly endless amount of diapers. Even parents opting for an eco-conscious reusable alternative will still need to stock up on cloth options if they don’t want to take up laundry duties as a new hobby. To keep your nursery looking as clean and cute as its new resident, try some of our favorite diaper storage ideas!
1. Stow-and-Go With Lightweight Cotton Baskets
Be ready to change baby anytime and anywhere with lightweight baskets. Look for deep, foldable options that are easy to hide away on the rare occasion that they’re empty.
2. Pick a Fun Diaper Caddy
Who says you have to sacrifice design for functionality? Choosing a cute diaper caddy that matches your nursery theme is a great way to declutter and stay organized in style.
3. Or Go With a Matching Storage Set
Along with diapers, you can never have enough nursery storage baskets. Try going for a complete matching set to keep the space clean, cute and consistent—the three C’s of organization!
4. Keep a Hamper Handy
When it comes to cloth diaper storage, a hamper is a must. It’s also a discrete way to store a couple packages’ worth of fresh disposable diapers, freeing up some drawer or shelf storage space.
5. Tuck Them Away in a Nursery Nightstand
Looking for a versatile storage option with a minimal profile? A nightstand with a sliding drawer is a perfect option for concealing diapers. Once you’re ready to convert the nursery into a bedroom, it can stick around and go next to the bed!
6. Stay Travel-Ready With a Diaper Bag
Don’t forget to ensure you and baby are ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice! Keep a diaper bag stocked with all the essentials you’ll need to make a change at the park, at a restaurant or while running errands.
7. Keep Your Storage Options Versatile
If you want to keep your nursery clutter-free, versatility is the name of the game. Look for bins and baskets of different sizes you can combine with storage furniture to create neat solutions for concealing your diaper stash.
8. Use a Dresser as a Changing Station
Need more storage in a small space? Dual-use furniture is always a smart choice. Pick a short nursery dresser with deep drawers. This will ensure you have ample stowing room and a wide surface at a convenient height.
9. Expand Storage to the Bathroom
If your nursery has an ensuite (or at least nearby) bathroom, chances are, you’ll be doing some diaper-changing in there as well. Try storing some spare diapers and changing supplies in a waterproof caddy you can tote back and forth as needed.
10. Keep It Cute
Every element of your nursery—including your diaper caddy or basket—deserves a little design attention. Add cute touches like stuffed animals for an extra touch of personality.
11. Stow Below
If you plan to use a diaper cart, try looking for options with shelving below. This is a perfect place to store extra diapers, wipes and other changing essentials.
12. Maintain an Organized Changing Area
Efficient nursery organization is the key to maximizing your storage opportunities. Try keeping a few common changing items handy in the changing area, ensuring each piece has a container, cubby or drawer to be stored in.
13. Arrange a Tasteful Display
Let’s face it—the easiest diaper storage option is right out in the open by the changing pad. Arrange your diaper organizers into an attractive, intentional display that keeps the diapers handy while still looking neat and orderly.
14. Try a Modern Changing Cart
A modern changing cart is a functional option with plenty of storage space and no shortage of style. As with all diaper storage ideas, look for a design that matches your nursery’s aesthetic and offers a combination of shelves and drawers.
15. Add a Wall Unit
To get the most bang for your buck, consider adding a wall unit to max out your nursery storage options. One of these will give you plenty of room for all your changing supplies—and then some.
16. Use Storage Pieces You Can Convert Later
It may be hard to imagine, but one day your little baby will be a big kid who needs a bedroom of their own. Storing diapers and changing items in storage pieces you can convert for clothing or toy storage later is a smart, forward-thinking move.
17. Try Easy Breezy Open Shelving
Shelves take up minimal visual space in a room while offering loads of storage, making them perfect for smaller nurseries. Try storing your diapers in baskets or bins that fit perfectly on a shelving unit or bookcase.
18. Keep a Lid On It
Keep clean diapers out of sight—even if not out of mind—with a lidded basket. You can even use these to conceal a trash can for cute, discrete diaper disposal.
19. Tuck the Changing Table Away
If your nursery features a nook, large closet or other concealed area, consider moving your diaper changing table there. This allows you to keep all your changing supplies in one location set off from the rest of the room.
20. Don’t Forget to Store the Dirty Diapers
Remember, those used diapers need somewhere to go, too! Try adding a modern diaper pail or trash can handy by your changing area to conceal odors.
21. Don’t Waste Any Space
Every inch of space counts when it comes to storage, and that’s especially true for smaller nurseries. Use extra space beneath the crib or other piece of furniture to hide away extra diapers.
If you want to keep your adorably designed nursery looking neat and tidy, all it takes is some thoughtful storage. From handy display concepts to functional nursery furniture options, these diaper storage ideas should help!