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Closet space is hard to come by in many homes and apartments, which is why it’s important to make the most of every little bit you have.
Although you can use stackable baskets for closet shelves or over-the-door organizers to take advantage of unused space, one of the easiest ways to get more storage from your existing closet is to use different hangers. Not all clothes hangers are created equal — and some can be more space-efficient than others. We’re talking specifically about baby hangers, and yes, they’re perfectly fine for adults to use, too. Here’s why.
Using Baby Hangers Is the Ultimate Closet Hack
Don’t get us wrong — regular hangers are perfectly fine to use and certainly get the job done, but they’re not always visually appealing. Hanging pants or tank tops on a regular hanger often leaves wasted space on both ends. Not only does this make your closet look less cohesive, but the uneven weight can make clothes slide around.
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Baby- and kid-sized hangers, on the other hand, are smaller and shorter (typically only 8 to 10 inches wide), which is beneficial in many ways. When you hang a pair of pants on a kid-sized hanger, for example, they fill up most or all of the hanger bar, providing more even weight distribution compared to standard adult hangers. With less of the hanger protruding on either end, your closet looks more streamlined, and the clothes become the focal point. Not to mention, baby hangers tend to take up less space, which is a win if your goal is to fit more clothes in your closet.
The Magic of Baby Hangers
Now that you’re privy to the magic of smaller hangers, the next step is choosing the right type. We recommend using velvet baby hangers or adding rubber bands to your existing plastic or metal ones to make them nonslip. After all, the last thing you want when organizing your closet is for clothes to fall and create a mess.
