Navigating the world of baby care comes with its fair share of joys and challenges. Even something as simple as folding your baby’s clothes can have nuances that many parents overlook.
Carrie Shaltz Haslup, a former architect and founder of Tabeeze, knows all about functionality and how these folding mistakes can affect the longevity of baby clothes while also adding unnecessary time and frustration to your day. Thankfully, she is here to share the most common ones and how to avoid them.
Folding Onesies Like Adult Clothes
“Have you ever seen a baby with a neckline so big it looks like he can swim out of it? Those are the results of folding onesies like we fold adult clothes. Folding a onesie as you would a regular shirt can stretch out the neckline and snaps. Instead, lay the onesie face down, fold in the sleeves, and roll it up from the bottom. This method saves space and keeps the onesie in its original shape, making it easy to line up in a drawer,” says Carrie.
Stacking Clothes Instead of Laying Vertically
“High stacks of folded clothes can topple over while folding and in drawers, leading to a disorganised drawer and wrinkled clothes. Vertical folding and storing methods are a much better approach to folding baby clothes as they maximise space, minimise wrinkles, and let you see all items at a glance,” comments Carrie.
Not Considering Baby’s Growth After Each Wash
“Babies grow quickly, and while you fold your clothes, take the time to really analyse the items and determine whether they are still a good size for your baby. Instead of simply folding them and placing them back in the drawer, removing items that don’t fit can make your life much easier,” suggests Carrie.
Attempting to Fold Bulky Outerwear
“Bulky items like winter coats or snowsuits shouldn’t be folded. They can take up unnecessary space and folding them for long periods can lead to damage. Instead, hang them up and keep the room in the drawers for the tiny items,” says Carrie.
Ignoring Sock Pairing
“No, the dryer isn’t eating your baby’s socks, but you might be losing them after each use if you aren’t keeping them paired up. To prevent this, place one sock on top of the other and roll them from the toe up. This helps you easily track which socks are actually missing pairs and when you do find them, you can easily pair them up,” advises Carrie.
Properly folding and organising your baby’s clothes can help us handle these delicate items in a way in which we preserve their quality and functionality but also simplify our daily routines.
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