How to Buy Children's Hangers

Children's hangers help children keep their clothes well organized.

Children's hangers are designed to help keep a child's clothing closet neat and organized. When buying children's hangers look for certain characteristics. A child's clothing hanger should be safe to use and have no sharp edges. Children's hangers should also be easy for a child to use without adult help. Well designed children's hangers can add color to any child's room.

Things You'll Need

• Fine grade sandpaper
• Paint
• Sealant

Instructions

1. Investigate the types of materials used. Most children's hangers are made from metal, plastic or wood. Metal hangers are pliable and can be shaped to fit many different sizes of clothing. Plastic hangers are easy to clean. Wooden hangers are durable and will last longer so they can be passed on to a sibling.

2. Research the color choices available. Children's hangers come in many different colors. A child may prefer certain colors so as to coordinate with the other colors in his room. Plain white hangers are versatile and fade into the background in any room. If the closets in your child's room are visible even when closed, colored hangers can add a splash of fun to any space.

3. Investigate the types of sizes offered. Smaller hangers are ideal for young children's clothing. Smaller hangers also allow a child to fit more clothing in his closet. Larger hangers are useful for a teenager's clothing. Some children's hangers have attachments that can be added to increase the length of the hanger as the child grows.

4. Note how easily the hanger can be used. A hanger should have no edges that might injure little fingers. Wooden hangers should have no splinters. If the hanger has a mechanism that opens and closes to allow additional items to be hung on it, a young child should be able to easily operate the hanger without injury. Ask your child to test out the hanger before you buy it.

5. Research special patterns and customization options. Children's hangers can be ordered with bright patterns to complement existing wallpaper. A hanger manufacturer can create hangers that spell out your child's name or have cartoon characters she loves on top. Wooden hangers can be custom painted at home. Lightly strip the existing coating off the hanger with a fine grade sandpaper. Paint the hanger or add a pattern that you like. Let dry and reapply a sealant.

References

• Martha Stewart: Decorative Painting on Wood