As with organizing any space, the first step to getting your child’s closet organized is getting rid of what isn’t needed or used any more. With kids this is an ongoing process, of course, as they quickly outgrow their shoes and clothes. But if you can purge down to what they really need this month, it will give you a guideline for choosing what type of shelves, containers, etc. would be the most useful.

Some of the less expensive wire organizers can work well in kid’s closets because of their versatility. Keep in mind that your child’s needs may change over the next several years. You may not want to go to the expense of building that awesome custom closet if it will be outdated in a couple years.

For young children who are just learning to dress themselves you may want to consider one of the hanging shelf organizers. These shelves can be used to hold an outfit for each day of the week. Once your child is able to choose their clothes themselves, they can take over the job of filling the shelves for each day.

Another handy item is the interlocking organizer units that are made to store shoes. These little cubbies can be the perfect place for kids to store all kinds of items such as toys, socks, etc. The great thing about these systems is that they can be set up to fit any space that you have. They are also pretty inexpensive compared to the value you will receive in return.

While you can purchase colorful units to store clothes or toys for kids, you do not want to try to force any of these products into your space if they are not a good fit. Sometimes it is best to look at the pre-made solutions and try to see if you can easily recreate them to fit your exact needs. For kids, this may mean finding some inexpensive bins or baskets at your local discount store and labeling them for your child.

It is worth the time and money to get your child’s room organized. You may save them some time and stress when they are getting ready for their day. You may also be surprised to find that being organized helps them get control of other parts of their lives – like doing their homework. Who knows, maybe being organized will be a life long habit!