Aside from a large stock of diapers and wipes, an in-home diaper station will almost always feature additional supplies. Here’s a closer look.
When setting up a diaper station, the initial arrangement will feature creative organizational skills and abundant what-if supplies. After changing a handful of diapers, you’ll know the true practicality of this station. Here, we explore a few clever ways to arrange the in-home diaper station to set yourself up for practical longterm success.
Consider a Mobile Unit
Diaper changes will occur almost anywhere around the house as you and your baby evolve. You may always favor that one spot in their room because it’s at the right height and contains all the trinkets. But you will find yourself changing more diapers on the floor, someone else’s bed, the living room sofa, and other places around the house. Invest in a shelving unit with wheels so the station can easily travel with you as your needs evolve.
Add Feeding Essentials
With a station on wheels, you’re destined to manage all needs at the drop of a dime. This includes feeding needs. When you do your daily resets, whether the night before or the morning of, consider adding some feeding essentials to your diaper station. It’s a clever way to equip yourself and stay ahead of that day’s trends. This applies to you whether you’re feeding your baby formula or breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consider adding your handheld pump, a few milk storage bags, and some nipple creams to the station. This way, if you’re experiencing discomfort from a poor latch or engorgement, you can help yourself easily. If you are formula feeding, consider investing in a formula-dispensing container and stocking the station with some water and bottles. Then you can offer a bottle without running to the kitchen or disrupting any comfort.
Label the Baskets
You might drive yourself a little crazy if you insist on keeping the station clean and organized at all times. The organization will create a better workflow. But consider investing in small baskets and labeling them so you can throw the corresponding items in the basket and move on without looking at the disarray. Things such as extra socks, onesies, and pants can go in their basket. Creams, lotions, grooming tools, or feeding supplies can all go in a corresponding basket.
Place Your Go-To Essentials on Top
With enough diaper changes under your belt, you’ll find a few items you use more than any others. Place these items on the top of your mobile station to create accessibility without chaos.
This might seem like a no-brainer, but placing important items on top is a clever way to arrange your in-home diaper station and set yourself up for success. A stack of diapers, your wipes, a water bottle for yourself, a pacifier, and the tools you’re regularly using for your baby make a great top-layer selection.
Remember Yourself
Yes, you must remember yourself. We mentioned including a water bottle for yourself on the top layer. But consider adding a small basket of personal care items you enjoy.
This collection can look a lot of different ways depending on personal preferences. Still, a few everyday items include lip balm, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, an extra shirt, or a book of choice should you find yourself relaxing while the baby naps.