3 Ways to Start Feeling Like an Organized Toddler Mom
Let's say it straight: Toddlers are chaotic! Those lovely little tornadoes can find the biggest way to make a mess, the weirdest way to break something, and be the reason our homes, cars, strollers, and more are totally disorganized. Luckily, there are a few practical steps you can take to level up and be one of those moms who has her you-know-what together and keeps things a little more organized.
Keep reading for our three best toddler organizing tips, including the essentials that will last them through toddlerhood.
Utilize Bins, Everywhere
One of the best open secrets of veteran toddler parents is that bins will save the day. It can be difficult to get a toddler to put specific items in a specific place, but a bin will always help you win.
Here are some bin ideas:
- A bin for each room in the house. Whether it be for toys, books, wipes, or shoes, keep a bin in each room of your home for easy cleanup. It's hard for parents to find time to deeply organize each item in its own place at the end of the day, but a catch-all bin will help your home feel cleaner and allow you to more deeply organize when you have the time (and patience!). Plus, your toddler can help!
- A bin for the car. Keeping a bin in your car for random toys, wipes, and clothing will help your car feel cleaner and less cluttered. It's easy for the trunks of our cars to suddenly feel like an explosion of toddler items, so keeping all of their stuff in their own bin will help minimize the headache.
- A bin for kitchen items. Having a bin for their own snacks, mealtime essentials, utensils, water bottles, and more will help cut down on the colorful cabinet madness and designate their own space for their own items. This can also allow them to grab their own items when they need them.
Pick a Day to Clean Out Everything
Is your car always coated in crumbs? Are there sticky handprints on every door and window? Laundry piling up to the high heavens?
Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, pick one day to clean out everything. Whether that is once a week, twice a month, or even just once a month, decide what day you'll take the car to the car wash, do a deep clean in your home, and finally tackle that huge pile of laundry.
Plus, everything doesn't have to get done all in one day. If one load of laundry is all you can manage, your day has been super productive! Dividing and conquering will also help you feel more in control of the mess. Every day, choose one task to tackle. Today? Wipe off those sticky handprints. Tomorrow? Head to the car wash and vacuum out those crumbs. Next week? Hose down your stroller!
Pick a Few Essentials and Stick With Them
Unfortunately, the bulk of toddler items on the market do not last long. Shoes, water bottles, lunchboxes, toys- you name it, they break quickly, and it is on to the next.
As toddler parents, it is tough to find the time to thoroughly research the best possible choices we have for our kids. Many times, we are just at the mercy of whatever the store has at that moment in time, and it might not always be the best quality, the best materials, or the most durable.
Picking a few essentials that are high-quality, durable, and made of safe materials will save you a huge headache for years to come.
The Best Mealtime Essentials
Need a lunchbox that won't break, leak, or leach toxins into your toddler's food?
Durable and leakproof without a nasty rubber gasket! Crafted from platinum-grade silicone, the FlexBox is heat-resistant, which ensures your child's food stays safe while being reheated. The FlexWarez Spoon & Fork Set and FlexCharmz are made with liquid silicone rubber, which is highly durable and free from BPA, PVC, and phthalates. The FlexBox is microwave and oven-safe, giving you the flexibility to easily reheat meals without transferring food to a separate container. Simply remove the tray for a safe and easy reheat!
The Best Bath Essentials
Bath toys are gross. They only last for about a month or two before they need to be thoroughly cleaned and replaced, and washcloths and loofahs are a whole other nightmare. Finding silicone bath toys and scrubs can be a game-changer as they are naturally antimicrobial, odor-resistant, and extremely durable.
Innobaby has an entire line of silicone bath essentials for everyone from Mama to your newborn baby. Our award-winning Bathin' Smart Silicone Bath Scrub gently washes and massages baby's scalp, creating a calming and therapeutic bath time experience. Made from 100% Silicone, it is naturally resistant to mold and is even dishwasher-safe (no more stinky washcloths)! The unique double-sided scrub features shorter strands on one side, great for massaging cradle cap, and longer strands for scrubbing on the reverse. The grow-with-me bath scrub also doubles as a quiet and mess-free fidget toy for kids ages 6 years and up.