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The Spruce / Lecia Landis
It's no secret: Babies need a lot of stuff. But, the right nursery storage solutions will help you keep all your little one's belongings—from clothes to toys and changing necessities—tidy and accessible. You may be prepping for the newest addition to your family or sprucing up an already existing nursery to make it more functional and aesthetic. "Having things neatly organized will help you find what you're looking for quickly," says professional organizer Tracy Bowers of Organize Simply, who recommends a medley of containers, like shelves, baskets, and in-drawer dividers.
With expert tips from Bowers in mind, we researched a range of options designed to meet the needs of both infants and parents. We considered versatility, safety, durability, and style when making our selections.
Here are the best nursery organizers for every space, budget, and need.
Best Overall
Munchkin Nursery Essentials Organizer
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Versatile
Sturdy bin inserts
Spacious capacity
Only one color available
Assembly required
The perfect solution for organizing a baby's belongings depends on your personal needs, available space, and design preferences. Having said that, we believe that pretty much any parent (and their little one) will find the Munchkin Nursery Essentials Organizer useful, reliable, and practical. This versatile system has three tiers of storage, each with sturdy inserts. It's made of wood and features cardboard-reinforced fabric compartments. You can stash everything from changing essentials and feeding supplies to toys and baby linens in the fabric compartments.
Just bear in mind: The freestanding unit doesn't attach to a wall. It also shouldn't be loaded with more than 25 pounds. Though we wish the Nursery Essentials Organizer came in more colors, the minimalist, gender-neutral design will work with most decor schemes. You'll have to assemble this product at home, but it comes with all the necessary hardware and should be a quick process. All in all, the spacious capacity and seemingly endless organization possibilities make it our top pick.
Price at time of publish: $27
Dimensions: 30 x 26 x 14.5 inches | Weight: 6.1 pounds | Material: Wood, polyester, cardboard | Color: White | Assembly Required: Yes | Care: Wipe clean
Best Budget
mDesign Soft Fabric Drawer Organizer Bins
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Available in 8 different colors
Come in a set of five
Good for categorizing
Not the most sturdy
Looking for a budget-friendly option that'll still keep your little one's belongings safe, sound, and organized? Bowers is a fan of in-drawer dividers, like these bins from mDesign. According to her, they make the "perfect organizers for those itty-bitty onesies and precious little clothes." You'll get a set of five—including four sizes (two of the smallest)—with your purchase. This means you can group like items and avoid large piles that can inevitably gather without an organization system in place.
Bowers says dresser bins help you keep categories together. "For instance, put all the tiny socks in one cube and all the onesies in another." The fabric-wrapped cardboard design isn't the most sturdy, but this probably won't be an issue when filling them with infant clothing. Plus, the drawers you place them in provide support. Ultimately, this budget-friendly set is simple yet flexible, and you can shop it in 8 different color themes and match your nursery with total ease.
Price at time of publish: $22
Dimensions: 14 x 12.5 x 4 inches, 12.5 x 7 x 4 inches, 11 x 6 x 4 inches, 6 x 6 x 4 inches | Weight: 1.2 pounds per item | Material: Fabric, cardboard | Color: Pink, black, brown, white, gray, mint, navy | Assembly Required: No | Care: Wipe with damp cloth, air-dry
Most Versatile
Pottery Barn Kids Metallic Woven Wool Nursery Storage
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Handcrafted
Natural materials
Come in four sizes
Only one color
Expensive for the full set
It's nice to have an assortment of containers on hand, even if you're not sure what to use them for or where to place them just yet. With that said, we recommend the Metallic Woven Wool Nursery Storage collection from PB Kids. There are four pieces available, including a diaper caddy, a changing table organizer, a small bin, and what Pottery Barn calls a "toy dump," which is a larger bin.
Each boho-inspired container is handcrafted from a blend of jute, cotton, wool, and Lurex, a special yarn that provides a subtle metallic flair. They're sold individually, and the full set is a little expensive. However, the high-quality design and endless versatility might be worth the investment. Not to mention, these containers do not require any assembly on your part, which is a major plus, and are made of entirely soft edges, making them ideal for a nursery, playroom, or even a bathroom.
Price at time of publish: $59
Dimensions: Varies | Weight: 1.5 to 4.5 pounds | Material: Jute, cotton, wool, Lurex | Color: Ivory, silver, gold | Assembly Required: No | Care: Spot-clean
Best Over-the-Door
Univivi Nursery Door Hanging Organizer
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Budget-friendly
Universal hooks
Holds shape well
Not ideal for heavy items
An over-the-door hanger can be useful in a nursery, whether you place it in a closet or attach it to the doorway. This one from Univivi is made of non-woven fabric that's breathable. It features three pockets on top and four or five tiers of compartments with mesh windows, so you can see what's being stored inside without having to shuffle through everything you've put there. The compartments are reinforced with fiberglass and cardboard, so they hold their shape well.
This nursery organizer has universal steel hooks on top that promise to fit over virtually any door. Just know: While the weight capacity isn't specified, it might not be the best choice for books or other heavy items. Still, you'll have plenty of space to store and organize diapers, burp cloths, clothes, small toys—you name it.
Price at time of publish: $28
Dimensions: 50 x 15 x 5.5 inches, 59 x 16 x 5.5 inches | Weight: 2 pounds | Material: Non-woven fabric, plastic, fiberglass, cardboard, steel | Color: Gray, beige, black | Assembly Required: No | Care: Spot-clean
Best Diaper Caddy
Skip Hop Light Up Diaper Caddy
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Amazon
Modular design
Touch sensor light
Good for night changes
Only one color available
Skip Hop makes our favorite diaper container. The modular, light-up caddy has two main compartments with an adjustable center divider that allows you to customize the size to your individual liking. There are also two internal and two external pockets for stashing rash cream, lotion, and other small items you need.
As the name implies, this diaper caddy lights up with a touch sensor to illuminate those middle-of-the-night changes without stimulating your baby with bright overheads. It's powered by a CR2 battery (included) that promises to last for over 1,200 hours—which, theoretically, should get you through the entirety of your child's multi-year diapering stage. More color options would be nice, but the textured gray is undoubtedly versatile.
Price at time of publish: $41
Dimensions: 15 x 9.5 x 8.5 inches | Weight: 1.5 pounds | Material: Fabric, plastic | Color: Gray | Assembly Required: No | Care: Spot-clean
Best With Drawers
Delta Children Poppy 3-Drawer Dresser with Cubbies
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Soft-close drawers
Optional changing top
Grows with your child
Assembly required
Expensive for kids' dresser
When it comes to nursery organization, you'll always be glad to have drawers. We like the Poppy Dresser from Delta Children, which has three sizable, soft-close drawers and open cubbies. This unit is made of solid poplar wood and comes in three neutral colors, so you can match it to your nursery's aesthetic.
It's pricey for a kids' dresser, but the durable design grows with your child. To optimize this multi-use nursery solution, you can add a changing top to your order. Then—when your kiddo grows out of it—take it off and use the product as a regular dresser. You'll have to assemble the Poppy at home and attach the included anti-tip kit. But, you can rest assured knowing its stability and engineering are verified safe by UL Solutions and ASTM International.
Price at time of publish: $400
Dimensions: 45 x 35 x 19 inches | Weight: 115 pounds | Material: Wood | Color: White, gray, charcoal | Assembly Required: Yes | Care: Wipe clean
Best for Small Spaces
West Elm Kids White Wood Stackable Bin
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Compact design
Neutral aesthetic
Arrives fully assembled
Only one color
Sold individually
Can't stack more than two
Short on square footage? The conveniently compact Wood Stackable Bins from West Elm Kids are perfect for small nurseries and even just organizing small items your newborn needs and loves. Made of engineered wood with solid pine handles, they're coated with child-safe, water-based finishes. A wood bar will keep your items in place, whether you decide to store toys, books, or clothing in the bins.
We appreciate that they arrive fully assembled, and the stackable design is super convenient. Though the bins are sold individually, and you're not supposed to stack more than two, you can place two stacks of bins next to each other. The combined dimensions would still be only 26 inches wide by 24 inches tall by 16 inches deep. In addition, you'd save a lot of floor space by keeping your baby's items at bay.
Price at time of publish: $79
Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 12 inches | Weight: 3.3 pounds | Material: Wood | Color: White | Assembly Required: No | Care: Wipe clean
Best for Closets
Pottery Barn Kids Double Bar Hanging Closet Organizer
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Neutral design
High weight capacity
Doesn't sacrifice hanging space
Only one color
Bin sold separately
Partial assembly required
For closets and additional hanging storage, we also love the Double Bar Hanging Organizer from PB Kids. This closet storage system attaches to your existing rod with strong Velcro straps. It has four cubbies on top, which you can leave open or slide bins into. Just note: The bins are sold separately.
Just below is a bamboo rod—a nice touch that ensures the unit doesn't leave you with less space to hang your child's clothes. The organizer is made primarily of a fabric blend of cotton, linen, and polyester and reinforced with MDF (medium-density fiberboard), making it soft and sturdy. Each cubby can support 6 pounds, and the bamboo bar has a 20-pound capacity, making this hanging organizer particularly friendly to heavier items you may need to tuck away, too. It's a great solution for clothes, shoes, blankets, and more that you may store in your nursery's closet.
Price at time of publish: $49
Dimensions: 27 x 24 x 12 inches | Weight: 4 pounds | Material: Fabric, MDF, bamboo | Color: Oatmeal | Assembly Required: Partial | Care: Spot-clean
Best for Books
Azsky Floating Nursery Bookshelves
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Book covers face out
Saves floor space
Safety bar
Assembly required
For books, we recommend Azsky Floating Nursery Shelves. Available in two sizes and four finishes—including white, black, deep walnut, and light natural wood—these shelves come in sets of three or four. The both baby- and kid-friendly design puts book covers on display, so your littlest family members can point to the title they want you to read.
Bowers says floating shelves like these can help save valuable floor space in a nursery while keeping items out of reach for littles. These have a bar in front to prevent books from falling off. Still, she advises against hanging them over a crib to be extra safe. You'll have to assemble and install these in your home, but it should be a DIY-friendly task.
Price at time of publish: $57
Dimensions: 24 x 4.6 x 4 inches, 16 x 4.6 x 4 | Weight: 5 pounds | Material: Wood | Color: White, black, deep walnut, natural wood | Assembly Required: Yes | Care: Wipe clean
Best for Toys
3 Sprouts Animal Storage Bin
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Lots of designs
Wipeable interior
Versatile medium size
More for storage than organization
Babies and kids alike rack up a lot of toys. We like the 3 Sprouts Animal Storage Bin. This cute container has a 100 percent cotton canvas exterior, a wipeable plastic lining, and stitched felt detailing. You can choose from over a dozen animals, too, ranging from a lion and llama to a dinosaur and sloth.
The medium size can be placed on a shelf or directly on the floor, too. It's perfect for stuffed animals, rattles, sensory objects, high-contrast books, and other tummy time supplies. While this bin is more for storage than organization, having a designated spot for toys will help you keep things tidy. You might even consider getting another one to use as a nursery hamper.
Price at time of publish: $25
Dimensions: 17.5 x 17 inches | Weight: Not listed | Material: Cotton, felt, plastic | Color: Various | Assembly Required: No | Care: Spot and wipe clean
Best for Electronics
Babyletto Hudson Nightstand with USB Port
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Two USB ports
Neutral and versatile
Grows with your child
Expensive for kids' nightstand
Two-person assembly
Have you thought about where to put nursery electronics, like a baby monitor, noise machine, nightlight, or humidifier? The Babyletto Hudson Nightstand might be just the thing. Of course, your little one won't need a bedside table until they're older, but you can place it next to the crib or a rocker for the time being. Then, you can use it as their nightstand down the line.
The Hudson is crafted from solid wood. There's a cubby-style shelf and a handy drawer where you can stash books, feeding supplies, and anything else you want within reach. This side table has two built-in USB ports—allowing you to keep devices plugged in and charged while keeping power cords concealed and out of the way. Just a heads up: It calls for a two-person assembly. However, while it's pricey for a kids' nightstand, the neutral design is versatile enough to grow with your child and their room—no matter what theme it later takes on.
Price at time of publish: $229
Dimensions: 23 x 20 x 19 inches | Weight: 39 pounds | Material: Wood | Color: White, gray, natural wood | Assembly Required: Yes | Care: Wipe clean
Our number one pick is the Munchkin Nursery Essentials Organizer, a versatile unit with sturdy construction, three tiers of storage, and a gender-neutral design. However, if you're looking to spend less, mDesign Fabric Drawer Organizer Bins are an excellent budget-friendly option. You can use them not only for clothes but also for diapering supplies, bath essentials, baby linens, and toys, and categorize your little one's belongings.
What to Look for in a Nursery Organizer
Organization Options
"Nursery organizer" is a somewhat vague term, as it can be used to describe an array of products for storing baby items. So, you'll want to define it a bit for yourself before shopping and purchasing a bin or basket. When it comes to nursery organizers, there are dressers, diaper caddies, cubbies, baskets, bins, carts, crates, over-the-door organizers, hanging storage pieces, stackable containers, floating shelves, and in-drawer dividers—to name just a few.
You'll likely need a mix of options for storing different things, like toys, books, and diapering supplies. To organize baby clothes, professional organizer Tracy Bowers of Organize Simply suggests small fabric bins or drawer dividers, like the mDesign Fabric Drawer Organizer Bins. "Use these to keep categories together," she says. "At a glance, you'll also be able to tell when it's time to do laundry."
Material and Color
Nursery organizers come in a wide range of materials and hues. When shopping around, consider the color palette and decor theme for your baby's room and also how you expect the room to change. If you plan on using a piece for several years, you're wise to get a relatively neutral, versatile design—like the Munchkin Nursery Essentials Organizer that comes in white and can easily hold all types of items.
Beyond aesthetics, the material will offer clues about a product's durability and care requirements. For instance, solid wood is ideal for dressers, shelving units, and other storage furniture, as it has good stability and can be wiped clean. Many organizers are made of reinforced fabric or canvas. These textiles are typically sturdy and easy to spot-clean. Plus, they may have soft edges that are suitable for a baby rummaging through their books and toys.
Safety
Safety is a critical consideration when buying anything for a nursery. Storage furniture should have an anti-tip system that mounts to the wall to prevent it from falling forward onto children. Many designs are tested for stability and verified for structural safety by third-party organizations like UL Solutions, ASTM International, and the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA).
Soft materials and rounded corners can help prevent littles from getting hurt, too. Also, checking the weight capacity of the product and avoiding going over the limit is key. In doing so, you're helping to prevent it from breaking, falling down, tipping over, or the contents from spilling out in a harmful way. When installing a floating shelf, in particular, Bowers says to "make sure it does not hang over the crib."
Assembly Requirements
Some nursery organizers come pre-assembled, but many call for at-home assembly. Read through the product description to see what this entails, and confirm the product comes with all the necessary hardware. Some assembly can be done within a few minutes, while others are more complex, two-person jobs. If you purchase a product from a major retailer, you might be able to add professional assembly to your order.
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How do you organize a nursery?
"Newborn [and] baby items are very tiny," says Bowers. "Because of this, we organize their spaces differently than we would for kids and adults." The best way to go about organizing your nursery is to create designated zones. This might include a changing station with a diaper caddy, clothes storage with a nearby hamper, and a bedtime zone with feeding supplies, books, and electronics. Then, you could have an open space for tummy time with a sensory toy bin and an easy-to-grab mat.
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When should you start organizing your nursery?
"Parents should start organizing their nurseries as soon as they have something to put in the room," says Bowers. "That way, you can put new things away in their designated spots as soon as they come in."
If you're expecting a child, having the nursery set up at least a month in advance of the due date is ideal. Beyond organizing, this will give you plenty of time to assemble furniture and decorate the way you'd like.
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How do you organize a nursery without a closet?
If your nursery doesn't have a closet, Bowers recommends getting a dresser big enough to fit not just clothes but also diapering essentials and other baby items. "I suggest getting a lower one that could be used as a changing table as well, so you are really optimizing the space," she notes.
Shelves are a good option, too, whether floating or a freestanding unit. "On the shelf, use a cute basket or two that goes with the decor of the room," says Bowers.
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How should you organize a nursery for twins?
Twins theoretically need twice as much stuff as singletons. And while it's true you'll need two of certain items, like cribs and bassinets, the babies can likely share a dresser, closet, and changing station. With this in mind, you can organize the nursery by creating the zones mentioned above.
But, since you'll run out of diapering supplies, clean clothes, and fresh baby linens quicker, it might be good to have a backstock area. This could be in the nursery or nearby in a laundry room or linen closet.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Theresa Holland is a commerce writer and product tester specializing in storage solutions, home improvement, and lifestyle. For this story, she interviewed professional organizer Tracy Bowers of Organize Simply for buying tips and guidance on organizing a nursery. Next, she researched the various types of organizers and considered a broad range of options from dozens of brands. The chosen products were versatile, safe, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.
As a toddler mom, Holland is personally familiar with the offerings from Munchkin, Babyletto, Delta Children, Skip Hop, and PB Kids.
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