One bin labeled "baby clothes"
A single bin with no size or season notes means opening everything every time. A size range or season note on the record saves the search.
BABY CLOTHES STORAGE
Find the right baby clothes without opening every bin.
Totely helps parents store and find baby clothes by size, season, child, condition, and location, so outgrown clothes do not disappear into mystery bins.
Before Totely
The baby clothes problem
Baby clothes get packed away quickly, bins get labeled "baby clothes," and months later nobody remembers which container has newborn pajamas, 6-month sleepers, winter coats, or hand-me-downs. You need 6-month sleepers tonight and end up opening four bins — only to find newborn onesies in one, toddler jackets in another, and the hand-me-down box you forgot about in the attic.
The Totely way
The Totely way
Number each clothing bin, snap one photo, and let Totely spot what is inside. Add size or season notes if helpful, then search the way you think when you need the next stage. Search "6 month sleepers" or "winter baby coat" and Totely returns the bin number, the photo you took, and whether it lives in the closet, attic, or under the bed.
Track
What you can track
Totely works for any item that fits in a tote, bin, shelf, drawer, or storage zone.
- newborn clothes
- 0-3 month clothes
- 3-6 month clothes
- 6-12 month clothes
- toddler clothes
- pajamas
- coats
- hats
- shoes
- special outfits
- hand-me-downs
- maternity items
- blankets
- swaddles
Search
Example searches
These are the kinds of things people search for. Totely finds the right bin.
- newborn pajamas
- 6 month sleepers
- winter baby coat
- baby shoes
- swaddles
- toddler rain jacket
- hand-me-downs
- holiday outfit
Get started
Starter setup
Start small. One bin, one photo, one search. Expand when you're ready.
- Start with one size range.
- Number the bin.
- Snap a photo before storing it.
- Review the AI-generated item list and add size notes if helpful.
- Save the closet, attic, or under-bed location.
- Search naturally—like "baby sleep clothes" or "6 month sleepers"—when you need them.
Heads up
Common storage mistakes
These are the patterns that make storage harder over time.
Skipping the photo
Without a photo, a bin full of size 3-6 month clothes looks identical to a bin of size 6-12 month clothes from the outside.
No location note for under-bed or attic storage
Baby clothes spread across closets, attic bins, under-bed storage, and guest rooms. A saved location note prevents the whole-house search.
Not updating after a growth spurt
When a child grows out of a size quickly, clothes get tossed into bins without records. A quick update keeps the inventory accurate for future use.
Sorting by color instead of size
A bin of cute outfits sorted by color looks organized but tells you nothing about fit. Size and season notes on the record save the guesswork when you need clothes that actually fit.
Resources
Helpful resources
Home Inventory App
How Totely works as a digital home inventory tool.
Learn more →Storage Tote Labels
Why simple numbered labels outlast written category labels.
Learn more →How It Works
A step-by-step guide to setting up Totely.
Learn more →Kids Clothes by Size in Totes
Sort toddler and school-age clothes by size range so the right stage is one search away.
Learn more →Store Baby Clothes for Next Child
Pack hand-me-downs with size notes and photos so the next child is not a mystery bin.
Learn more →Templates and Checklists
Printable starting points for bin labels, size ranges, and storage workflows.
Learn more →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How should I organize baby clothes by size?
Use one bin per size range — newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and so on. Number each bin, photograph the contents, and add a size and season note. Totely keeps the record searchable so you can find the right stage when you need it.
What should I write on baby clothes storage bins?
A simple number is enough. Written labels like "Baby Clothes 6-12M" can fade, peel, or become inaccurate as bins get shared or repurposed. The number connects to a digital record with photos, size notes, and location saved in Totely.
Can Totely track hand-me-downs?
Yes. You can add notes to any record — donor name, condition, size range, or next child it is intended for. When you need a specific item, you can search and find the right bin.
Can I use Totely for under-bed storage?
Yes. Totely is not limited to garage bins. Under-bed containers, closet shelves, attic boxes, and storage unit totes all work the same way. Add a location note to any record.
Do I need to organize all baby clothes at once?
No. Start with one size range or the bin you access most. Add a photo and size note, save the location, and expand from there. A few cataloged bins are more useful than a perfect system that never gets started.
Can I track baby clothes across multiple storage spots?
Yes. Clothes in the nursery closet, attic bins, under-bed totes, and guest room boxes can each have their own numbered record with a location note. Search by size or item type and Totely shows which container has what.
How often should I update baby clothes records?
Update when a child outgrows a size or when you pack away a season. A quick photo and note after each growth spurt keeps hand-me-down bins accurate for the next child or the next size up.
Track baby clothes by size and season.
Number the bin, snap one photo, and let Totely do the item entry. Add size notes if helpful, then search when you need the next stage.