Neat Storage Ideas

Cool products that get your kid psyched to put her stuff away.

By Susan Leaderman from Parents Magazine

  • Wendall T. Webber

    Hang On
    If your kid can't reach the rod in her closet, try these long-neck hangers. She'll feel more independent. Bonus: no more excuses for forgetting to hang up her jacket! $25 for a set of 20; ezeehanger.net. (top left)

    Bright Foot Forward
    The prettiest shoe organizer you've ever seen holds up to 20 pairs of sneakers, boots, and ballet flats. Leave a few pockets open for storing a Barbie or two. $24; roomitup.com. (top center)

    Snapped Up
    Instead of cramming play purses, costume jewelry, and headbands onto a shelf, hang them neatly on the Handy Hold All, which has snap-together loops for all her stuff. $30; simplysarahshaw.com. (top right)

    Soft Touch
    Canvas Pop Bins fit nicely in small spaces. Load them up with blankets or off-season clothes. $48 for large, $28 for small; loomlife.com. (bottom left)

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  • Wendall T. Webber

    Got You Pegged

    Sure, it's practical, but this wooden animal coat rack with movable pegs is also totally adorable. $48; garnethill.com.

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    Carry All

    Handy for shuttling shampoo, bubble bath, and towels from the closet to the bathroom, especially when space is scarce under the sink. This canvas bucket has more than 24 pockets. Medium Stuff Bucket, $14; neatnix.com.

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  • Wendall T. Webber

    Divide and Conquer

    Separate the clothing in your baby's closet by age -- nice during the first years when he's changing sizes every few months. SugarBooger Peek-a-Boo Closet Organizers go from newborn to toddler. $10 for a set of 6; oreoriginals.com.

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    Branching Out

    A beautiful clothes tree will inspire kids to get the hang of cleaning up. And when it's bare, it looks like a piece of mod sculpture. $95; pkolino.com.

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  • Wendall T. Webber

    Bin There

    Now you can keep your hamper hidden away. These corner bins are perfect for the back of your child's closet. Use them to hold toys too. $35; kangaroomstorage.com.


    Copyright © 2007. Used with permission from the November 2007 issue of <'i>Parents magazine.

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