Tip #4,235 To disguise toy storage in your living space, use wicker baskets or trunks. Home & Garden storage + kids + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,205 Insert batteries and test any electronic toys before wrapping as gifts. This will ensure they work immediately after the excited child opens the package. Parenting kids + toys + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,323 Encourage toy cleanup with toddlers by making it a game. Set a timer to see how many toys can be put away in 60 seconds. Parenting toddler + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,433 Save some of your children's favorite toys for use once you have grandchildren. Often these older toys are more interesting to the next generation than new toys. Parenting kids + toys + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,452 If your child receives a duplicate toy as a gift, instead of exchanging it for another, teach your child to give back. Deliver it to a shelter or children's hospital. Parenting kids + toys + giving back + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,609 Have your child use a baking sheet with sides when playing with small toys such as Legos. It will help contain the pieces while also providing a smooth surface for play. Parenting kids + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,681 For children's puzzles, write the name of the puzzle on the back of each individual piece to easily match loose pieces to the correct puzzle. Parenting activities + kids + toys + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,019 Use a clear plastic over the door shoe holder for organizing small toys and accessories in a child's room. Parenting toys + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,003 • 1 person found helpful Consider setting up a toy swap with other parents of young children. This saves money while also providing much enjoyment for the children. Parenting savings + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,915 Keep toy manuals in a specified folder. It will be handy in case of recalls, if the toy breaks, or if you forget how to use certain functions. Parenting toys + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,848 • 2 people found helpful Use mesh laundry bags to store bathtub or beach toys. You can just let the toys dry in the bag and they're ready for use next time. Parenting storage + bath time + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,824 • 2 people found helpful Provide your children with some low-tech toys. Wooden blocks, art supplies, dolls, and dress-up items contribute to creativity and teach children to slow down, explore their world, and provide their own feedback. Parenting kids + toys + learning + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,834 To more easily change the diaper of an active baby or toddler, reserve a special toy just for diaper changing time. Parenting toddler + toys + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,359 • 1 person found helpful Schedule time to declutter your home every spring and fall. Sort through clothes, toys, and other items. Home & Garden cleaning + clothing + toys + organization + spring + autumn + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,737 • 1 person found helpful Use an empty baby wipe container as a traveling toy box for toddlers. Allow your toddler to take along only toys that fit in the box. Parenting toddler + toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,609 • 2 people found helpful Reduce the volume of noisy toys by placing a large piece of packing tape over the speaker. Parenting toys + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,593 • 4 people found helpful Save some of your newborn's clothes to use as doll clothes later. Parenting clothing + toys + new mom + baby + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,575 • 4 people found helpful Diminish your children's toy collections by having each select 3 toys to give to charity each time they receive a new one. Parenting kids + toys + giving back + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,558 • 1 person found helpful Use a small hardware drawer organizer for storing building blocks and other small toys. You can sort by the different pieces for easy access. Parenting storage + kids + toys + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,219 • 5 people found helpful Dedicate one soft toy as the car toy for your infant or toddler. Parenting car + toddler + toys + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send