Diaper Swappers

2+2macht4 · 08-17-2012, 04:14 PM

We do not have closaets in Germany. I have basically a book shlef with drawers 6 shelves I believe.

Bottom is jammies
Next pants
Top
Onsies
rompers and one piece outfits
socks and under garmets

I then have one hanging ikea bin thing, which can hold like baby tights, undershirts, socks if I end up needing that top shelf.

I have a tiny little dresser in the hall for outerwear. Its maybe 2 feet by 2 feet. We also have a little coat rack we will eventually get hung. But snowsuits and stuff live in here. And each boy will have one small basket for shoes under the coat rack.

Thats all, each boys wardrobe in each size (minus winterwear) fits into a 17 gallon ikea bin. So far both boys stuff fits in the cupboard just fine.

If only I could minimalize my diapers...

2+2macht4 · 08-17-2012, 04:16 PM

Here is a pic:

alyssa&rylan's-mommy · 08-17-2012, 04:22 PM

My almost 5yo and my 3.5yo share a dresser. The top drawer is socks, underwear, swimsuits, tights, etc (shared) then DD has a drawer for tops and one for bottoms and DS has the same. Their pjs are in their nightstand (1 drawer each).

GreenHome Sewing · 08-17-2012, 04:24 PM

My five and 2 1/2 year old share a dresser. I have thoroughly enjoyed purging enough clothing to make that happen.

hibiscus869 · 08-17-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus_Freak_955

We don't have dressers but my 2.5yo and 5yo share a closet. They each have a 6-unit hanging thing for clothes (see below). Units are: socks/undies, PJ's, shirts, shorts, pants and swimsuits/sweaters. I've found it really helpful so that when a unit is full, I don't buy more. And not having lots of clothing makes it so laundry doesn't get into mountains.

ETA: My DD has more types of clothes, so if she uses a drawer, I put dividers in and don't allow more than what fits.

I LOVE these things. I got all mine from IKEA, they're really inexpensive. We don't actually use any dressers at all, we can put EVERYTHING in the closets using these.

megkmc · 08-18-2012, 10:00 AM

My girls share a dresser, 2 & 5 years old.

Top drawer: 2 yo socks, panties, baby legs, etc & jammies
2nd drawer: 2 yo pants & shorts
3 rd drawer: swim for both girls including suits, swim diapers, floaties, water shoes
4th drawer: 5 yo socks, panties & Jammies
5th drawer: 5 yo pants, shorts, skirts

Hanging in their closet they have a double rod and all shirts and dresses are hanging up. The 5 yo clothes are on the bottom rod and bottom drawers so she can reach everything to get herself dressed.

However, I am looking to move their clothes and get everything INSIDE the closet, so that is my next big move!

~Laura~ · 08-18-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by megkmc

My girls share a dresser, 2 & 5 years old.

Top drawer: 2 yo socks, panties, baby legs, etc & jammies
2nd drawer: 2 yo pants & shorts
3 rd drawer: swim for both girls including suits, swim diapers, floaties, water shoes
4th drawer: 5 yo socks, panties & Jammies
5th drawer: 5 yo pants, shorts, skirts

Hanging in their closet they have a double rod and all shirts and dresses are hanging up. The 5 yo clothes are on the bottom rod and bottom drawers so she can reach everything to get herself dressed.

However, I am looking to move their clothes and get everything INSIDE the closet, so that is my next big move!

We moved all clothing into closets, all bedrooms have a smaller closet, not walk-ins or anything. No dressers (except a small one in DD's closet). I LOVE it.

meeshkasheeba · 08-18-2012, 07:54 PM

We have a 3 and 6 yo share a 4 drawer dresser. I have all the drawers split down the middle so they can share easily and have one side for tops and one side for bottoms in their personal drawer. It works for us but they also have some hanging in the closet. Mostly sweaters and coats. They each probably have about 10 outfits per season plus a few extra shirts and 7 or so PJ's. We are lucky that they both wear the same size undies and socks so that makes it a little easier.

Top undies and socks / pull ups
2nd PJs
3rd Ethans Drawer
4th Owens Drawer

BattleBuddies · 08-18-2012, 11:05 PM

My four kids (ages 4, 4, 3, and 21months) are currently sharing a 4 drawer dresser, and a small closet. Each kid gets one drawer- swimsuits on back left-hand side, pajamas on front of left-hand side, regular clothing in the middle, socks and undies to the right. I only hang the things that are either too bulky for the drawers, or that would have to be ironed if kept in a drawer. We make it work.

AfWife8405 · 08-19-2012, 01:05 AM

My boys share a room - dresser & closet. We hang their school clothes and their play/weekend clothes are in the dresser.

08-17-2012, 04:14 PM	#11
2+2macht4 Wahm Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: I live in Southwest Germany, but have a mailing address stateside in Oregon:) Posts: 10,218 Ratings: 152 Feedback: 100%	Re: having 2 kids share a dresser? We do not have closaets in Germany. I have basically a book shlef with drawers 6 shelves I believe. Bottom is jammies Next pants Top Onsies rompers and one piece outfits socks and under garmets I then have one hanging ikea bin thing, which can hold like baby tights, undershirts, socks if I end up needing that top shelf. I have a tiny little dresser in the hall for outerwear. Its maybe 2 feet by 2 feet. We also have a little coat rack we will eventually get hung. But snowsuits and stuff live in here. And each boy will have one small basket for shoes under the coat rack. Thats all, each boys wardrobe in each size (minus winterwear) fits into a 17 gallon ikea bin. So far both boys stuff fits in the cupboard just fine. If only I could minimalize my diapers... __________________ Rena crunchy, ecclectic SAH expat mommy to Lu (12/22/2010) and Ez (10/28/2012). Married to my myspace BFF T and living in Germany since 2008.

08-17-2012, 04:16 PM	#12
2+2macht4 Wahm Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: I live in Southwest Germany, but have a mailing address stateside in Oregon:) Posts: 10,218 Ratings: 152 Feedback: 100%	Re: having 2 kids share a dresser? Here is a pic: __________________ Rena crunchy, ecclectic SAH expat mommy to Lu (12/22/2010) and Ez (10/28/2012). Married to my myspace BFF T and living in Germany since 2008.

08-17-2012, 04:22 PM	#13
alyssa&rylan's-mommy Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NB, Canada Posts: 657 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: having 2 kids share a dresser? My almost 5yo and my 3.5yo share a dresser. The top drawer is socks, underwear, swimsuits, tights, etc (shared) then DD has a drawer for tops and one for bottoms and DS has the same. Their pjs are in their nightstand (1 drawer each).

08-17-2012, 04:24 PM	#14
GreenHome Sewing Registered Users Formerly: Jonah Baby Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,392 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: having 2 kids share a dresser? My five and 2 1/2 year old share a dresser. I have thoroughly enjoyed purging enough clothing to make that happen. __________________ ~Lana~ SAHM and EMT student to J 4/11/07 A 3/25/10 N 10/14/11 My ISO Seriously ISO 3D jigsaw puzzles, waterproof pillow cover, cheap trainers for 18 month old, Mama summer clothes and bras AND BOYS sz.6ish NAVY BLUE POLOS AND KHAKI SHORTS for summer school!!!

08-18-2012, 10:00 AM	#16
megkmc Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 382 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Re: having 2 kids share a dresser? My girls share a dresser, 2 & 5 years old. Top drawer: 2 yo socks, panties, baby legs, etc & jammies 2nd drawer: 2 yo pants & shorts 3 rd drawer: swim for both girls including suits, swim diapers, floaties, water shoes 4th drawer: 5 yo socks, panties & Jammies 5th drawer: 5 yo pants, shorts, skirts Hanging in their closet they have a double rod and all shirts and dresses are hanging up. The 5 yo clothes are on the bottom rod and bottom drawers so she can reach everything to get herself dressed. However, I am looking to move their clothes and get everything INSIDE the closet, so that is my next big move! __________________ Stay-at-home mama to three wonderful girls: R (10/07) D (2/2010) and P (9/12)