Toy storage ideas for a tidy home
Sort toys into a few simple groups, keep each group in its own basket, and put the baskets where children can reach them. When tidying up means dropping toys into a basket and closing the lid, children are far more likely to do it themselves.
Sort before you store
Start by taking everything out. Give away toys your child has outgrown, throw out broken ones, and set aside anything with missing pieces. Then sort what's left into a few groups, such as soft toys, building blocks, cars and outdoor toys.
One basket for each group
A few baskets work better than one big toy box, because children can find what they want without tipping everything out. Keep small pieces such as puzzle parts in a pouch or box inside the basket, so they don't get lost at the bottom.
Keep them within reach
Put everyday toys at floor level, where children can take them out and put them back without help. A basket of about 46 cm high, like our Medium basket, is easy for most children to reach into.
Choose a basket with a lid
A lid or zip turns a pile of toys into something that looks tidy in a living room or bedroom. Choose a colour that suits the room, so the basket can stay out on show.
Rotate the toys
Children often play more with fewer toys. Keep one or two baskets out, and store the rest. Every few weeks, swap them over, so old toys feel new again.
Make tidying part of the day
Pick a regular time to tidy up, such as before dinner or bedtime. Show your child which basket each group goes in, and do it together at first.
Our foldable baskets fold away when you don't need them, so you can put spare ones away until the next toy clear-out. See the size guide to compare them.
