Living with children is one thing, but living with children inside a condominium is another matter altogether. Along with needing to cope with a very cramped space, growing families also need to fit twice as much belongings inside, effectively reducing the space by as much as half. Compared with a bachelor who only has a few furniture, a growing family that occupies the same amount of space has a lot of adjustments to do indeed.
There are many space-saving methods that could help ease the space difficulty of condo living: combining sofas and beds, or getting one of those bunk beds with spare space underneath for a desk or for additional closet space. But with toddlers running around the whole day, parents find it almost impracticable to tidy up, since toys almost always seem to have a mind of their own, heading back to the floor regardless of how many attempts one does to keep them in the box.
And so the biggest concern of a young household isn't just saving space; it's about tidying it up. How can you manage to maintain neatness in a place which seems to draw the opposite? Follow these tried techniques.
Allot a play area for your toddlers and stick to it. It's a better idea to install a physical border line to emphasise your point. Kiddie fences will make great border lines, and don't forget to remain firm in this rule to train your kids to value others' spaces and follow commands.
Use wood and other non-breakable materials instead of glass. Apply this concept to your tables, shelves, and decor. The more the fragile objects in the house, the more incidents you attract.
Avoid draping your tables and other furniture with cloth. Kids can easily tug these tablecloths above them, further exposing them to risk. Curtains pose the same hazard too.
If possible, don't use rugs. Like curtains and tablecloths, rugs can easily cause your kids to trip while running or walking around. If you really have to, use a carpet as an alternative.
Keep the kitchen well out of their reach. Keep stools and other platforms away from your kids to stop them from using these to reach items on your cupboard. Keep knives, glasses, and other potentially hazardous objects in high or enclosed spaces.
Position appliances and outlets where they aren't easily reached. Check that wall hangings aren't easily detached too.
There are many space-saving methods that could help ease the space difficulty of condo living: combining sofas and beds, or getting one of those bunk beds with spare space underneath for a desk or for additional closet space. But with toddlers running around the whole day, parents find it almost impracticable to tidy up, since toys almost always seem to have a mind of their own, heading back to the floor regardless of how many attempts one does to keep them in the box.
And so the biggest concern of a young household isn't just saving space; it's about tidying it up. How can you manage to maintain neatness in a place which seems to draw the opposite? Follow these tried techniques.
Allot a play area for your toddlers and stick to it. It's a better idea to install a physical border line to emphasise your point. Kiddie fences will make great border lines, and don't forget to remain firm in this rule to train your kids to value others' spaces and follow commands.
Use wood and other non-breakable materials instead of glass. Apply this concept to your tables, shelves, and decor. The more the fragile objects in the house, the more incidents you attract.
Avoid draping your tables and other furniture with cloth. Kids can easily tug these tablecloths above them, further exposing them to risk. Curtains pose the same hazard too.
If possible, don't use rugs. Like curtains and tablecloths, rugs can easily cause your kids to trip while running or walking around. If you really have to, use a carpet as an alternative.
Keep the kitchen well out of their reach. Keep stools and other platforms away from your kids to stop them from using these to reach items on your cupboard. Keep knives, glasses, and other potentially hazardous objects in high or enclosed spaces.
Position appliances and outlets where they aren't easily reached. Check that wall hangings aren't easily detached too.
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