Among
moms, the actual main goal of Kid’s storage is to de-clutter. Much more than
clothes and some other personal items of the child, the main challenge is being
able to store his stuff. The challenge is for children to get them whenever
they want them, and for mothers to get them out of sight and in harm’s way.
Storage
of the toys is unlike any other compared to adult things. Toys often come with
numerous parts and pieces. Children knew each by heart and if one goes missing,
the room will be ransacked in order to search for it.
Toy types
One
of the most helpful tips in storing toys would be organizing them by types. The
best way to do this is having the kids help in sorting them out. Make piles for
each of the different type of toys: dolls, cars, action figures, building
blocks and others.
Note
down the sizes and the number of containers you would need before shopping.
(You can take pictures on your phone for reference.) The sorting and the
storing of the toys by types make it easier for the kids to find what they want
and are looking for.
Conversely,
this also makes it easier for them to put their toys away.
Keeping it simple
It
certainly is important (and practical) to sort and store the toys according to
their types. However, you need not make it complicated. A simple, open
container is most often the best solution in the sorting process.
Avoid
sorting it further. For adults, sorting the Legos by size and color makes
perfect sense. For six-year-olds, the other part of fun is the search and finding
them. Putting them all back into those little slots is too much.
When
you make it easier for your child to put away his things, it is most likely he
will do so without out a fight. Get your storage solutions that will help make
it easy for your child to find what they want. Likewise, it should be simple
enough for them to put their toys away when they are finished with them.
Containers
Open
containers are the best. By eliminating covers, you and your kids have one less
thing to keep track of. When using closed containers for the storage, choose
the ones that are easy for the little fingers to manipulate.
The
simplest are those that have lids set on top. Inexpensive plastic on wheels
also make great toy containers. They are easy to open and close. One other good
feature is choosing those that are clear to look what’s inside with the
contents visible from the outside.
Also,
children will outgrow their toys but good containers are functional through the
years.
Things at kid’s
height
The
main idea is to have your children as self-sufficient as possible when it comes
to caring for their stuff and toys and keeping their rooms clean. The trick is
to make it easy for them as much as possible.
Keep
those shelves at the top that requires adult supervision. Proper Kid’s storage
makes for a responsible child and keeps clutter away.