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Baby Room Storage
On the walls
Wall space can provide another dimension to your storage solutions. In addition to being practical, a variety of wall shelves, peg racks, and display cupboards add a decorative element. Small, high shelves are ideal for displaying framed photos, and glass-fronted display cupboards are a dust-free way to show off precious collectibles and mementos. Peg racks can be purchased everywhere from hardware outlet stores to baby-furniture boutiques, depending on whether you want plain and practical or cute and decorative. Use them to hang sweaters, bonnets, and christening gowns, or to hang drawstring bags full of toys.Toy chests
While many parents-to-be think a toy chest is a nursery essential, this notion is mostly nostalgia. In fact, toy chests are more like toy "black holes": They are deep and big, and encourage disorder. They are great, however, for storing baby blankets or linens.An important safety note: Heirloom toy chests and chests not designed for children's use can actually be hazardous, as the lids can slam down on fingers (and heads) and can entrap children. As you evaluate toy chests, look for ventilation holes, lids that are free of latches, and hinges that are spring-loaded to support the lid open in any position. Corner risers that create a finger space between the lid and the box are also recommended.
