They may not carry purses and umbrellas, but babies and children have a lot of stuff to hang on a coat rack. From backpacks to jackets, diaper bags to slings, there is plenty to hang in a convenient place by the door of a nursery or child's room. Here are a few racks we like for hanging it all:

Be they freestanding or wall-mounted, these racks keep things organized when they're out in the open:

• Animal Coat Rack at Gretel, $39

• A classic coat rack in a nursery by Holly Mathis Interiors

• A DIY idea from Johnny in a Dress: Turn an old window into a frame and coat rack.

• Ecotots Hang Ten Coat Rack at Amazon, $100

• Pipe Coat Rack by Nick Fraser Design

Images: Gretel, Holly Mathis Interiors, Johnny in a Dress, Amazon, Nick Fraser Design