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Toy Storage Tips |
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Organize Toys by Type |
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While it is important and useful to sort and store toys according to type, it's important not to go overboard. A single, open container is often the best solution for sorting. Resist the urge to divide things further. Sorting all the Legos® by size and color may make perfect sense to an adult brain. After all, it’s easier to find the right piece if they’re organized this way, right? I guarantee you it won’t make any sense to a six-year-old. For him or her part of the fun is in the finding. And putting them all back into those little slots is way too much work!
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Set Your Child Up for Success |
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A Simple Solution |
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Choose Versatile Containers |
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Keep Things at Kid Height |
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Avoid Stacking Containers |
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Consider Container Size |
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Label Toy Storage Containers |
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Discard Original Packaging |
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Choose Durable Toy Storage Containers |
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They drop them. Then throw things into them at high velocity. They empty them out and use them for target practice for everything from bean bags to dart guns. They step on them. Sometimes they even stand or sit on/in them.
In this rather grainy picture you see my oldest son at about 9 months 'playing' Barbies with his older sister. His idea of play at that age was to take everything out of the storage container and climb inside. You can see how this might be hard on containers over time. |