Last updated on May 24th, 2021 at 02:02 pm
Trying to declutter your home is no mean feat in any case, but when you have kids?? The clutter builds up FAST. Don’t get swamped in piles of outgrown clothes, unused toys and the general mess of life. Here are 3 tips for how to clean up the baby clutter.
1. Sell Baby Clothes on Vinted
During the nesting phase of pregnancy, buying all your baby essentials is one of the most exciting stages of preparation! Filling a drawer with neatly folded baby grows, muslins and perfectly paired tiny socks is immensely satisfying – and things might even stay like that… until the baby comes. Then, boom. Time to fold? You must be joking. A pair of matching socks? You’re a dreamer.
If you feel like you’re drowning under piles of baby clothes that you don’t know what to do with – try Vinted! With no seller’s fees and a super simple-to-use app, you can upload and sell your unwanted toddler outfits fast and get a nice little payout. The buyer pays for the postage, which you can simply print out and stick to your parcel! A fast, easy way to reduce the junk and gain back some money on the things you no longer need.
2. Reduce Toy Clutter With Whirli
If you haven’t heard of Whirli, prepare to be mind-blown at what an amazing idea it is. Whirli is a toy subscription service! You choose what toys you want, and keep them only as long as your child is enjoying them. Then, simply send the toys back when you’re done, and swap them for something new! Or if you want to keep a toy forever, get it at a discounted price.
3. Get Conscious About Your Choices
The best way to declutter your home is to switch up your habits for the long term. Simply having a massive clear-out is fine, but if you don’t get more conscious about your choices, the mess will just pile up again. When collecting new things for your baby (and it’s unavoidable that they do need a lot of stuff) make sure to check the more sustainable resources around you before hitting the shops.
Facebook marketplace is great for things like prams, baby bouncers and swings, baby baths, and other items that people have realistically probably only used for six months or so before their little one grew out of them. Just be prepared to give things a good disinfect first!
Hit the Library for toddler books! It can be an all-around fun activity to take a walk down to your local library with your kid and pick some books to read for the week. Then take them back and swap them when you’re done! Your child can only read one book at a time, right? So why pile up £££’s worth of books in the corner, wasting your space and your money. All you need in your permanent collection are a few bedtime favourites.
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