Home organizing for expectant and new parents

Creating calm, functional spaces.

Making room for what matters most

Done-for-you home and nursery setup in the Chicagoland area. From baby stations to clothing storage to toxin-free home routines, we turn “Where do I start?” into “We’ve got this.”

Wooden dresser with mirror, diaper caddy, and a basket of baby clothes in a bedroom.

Ways we can help

Hands-on services tailored to your stage of parenthood

Setup

Done for you setup.

✔ Hang baby monitor and shelves
✔ Assemble cribs and gear
✔ Hang blackout curtains
✔ Install custom closet solutions

Nest

Prepare for baby's arrival.

✔ Fold and store tiny clothes by size and season
✔ Establish feeding stations
✔ Stock up on essential supplies
✔ Create safe changing areas

Organize

Simple, thoughtful systems.


✔ Set up systems for new and outgrown items
✔ Label and contain essentials so everything has a home
✔ Rework kitchen storage for baby and toddler supplies

Detox

Low-tox home transitions.

✔ Review everyday products used in baby spaces
✔ Recommend safer swaps for kitchen, laundry, and bath
✔ Simplify cleaning routines with lower-tox alternatives

How it works

1. Free Consultation: We talk through your space, needs, and goals.

2. Personalized Organizing Plan: Custom recommendations designed around your family’s routines.

3. Hands-On Organizing Day: We help transform your space into a calm, functional home.

Hi! I'm Jess.

Professional organizer, sustainability specialist, and mom who understands how overwhelming the transition into parenthood can feel.

Nest by Jess was created to help expectant and new parents build calm, functional homes that truly support their daily lives. My approach blends practical organization with thoughtful, low-tox living — so your space works for your real routines.

Whether you’re preparing a nursery, simplifying your home, or resetting after a big life change, I’m here to help you create systems that feel manageable and supportive.