{"id":19028,"date":"2023-09-14T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/?p=19028"},"modified":"2023-09-14T09:00:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T13:00:20","slug":"save-recycle-baby-items-for-future-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/storage-insights\/save-recycle-baby-items-for-future-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Steps to Help You Reuse Baby Items with Self-Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not just all those dirty diapers that are putting a strain on our environment these days. Did you know that more than <\/span>183 million pieces<\/span><\/a> of children\u2019s clothing end up in the landfill each year? And with <\/span>90% of the toys<\/span><\/a> on the market being made of plastic, it\u2019s no wonder this is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n

And it makes sense \u2014 after all, the speed at which babies grow into full-grown children is incredible! You can go from needing newborn size clothing to 24 month clothing in under a year. Your little one can outgrow their bassinet, car seat, and favorite bouncers in a matter of months. Perfectly good toys go untouched after only a few weeks of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what do you do with all of this <\/span>stuff<\/span><\/i>?<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Morningstar Storage, <\/span>we understand<\/span><\/a> how important recycling and reusing things can be to keeping waste levels low all across the planet. We love how impactful the practice of hand-me-downs and item reuse can be, especially when it comes to growing a family. That\u2019s why our storage units are perfect temporary homes for all the things your baby no longer needs, but your family or friends may need in the future!<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether your plans are to gift or sell them in the future or keep it for your growing family, here\u2019s a step-by-step process for properly and safely storing those too-important baby items for future use at one of our convenient locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Sort Into \u201cKeep,\u201d \u201cDonate,\u201d and \u201cTrash\u201d Piles<\/b><\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s universally true about all babies, it\u2019s that they can be messy at times! Unfortunately, not everything should be saved or stored, particularly if the item is irreparably damaged. Here\u2019s a few things to consider when you\u2019re going through everything and sorting it into different piles:<\/span><\/p>\n