Do you know how to organise kids’ toys efficiently? There are about a million ways of doing it, but some ideas are better than others.

For example, lots of mums swear by toy rotation. The idea of switching out toys regularly to keep things fresh and exciting (and more streamlined) is admittedly a brilliant one, but I just don’t have the space to store multiple sets of toys.

I see so many pictures online on sites like Pinterest of great organisation systems that look really neat – if your house is huge! But practical tips for people without cavernous playrooms who just want to make the most of a smaller bedroom aren’t as easy to come by.

So, I’ve chosen three solid tips to organise kids’ toys that I believe work well even in the smallest of homes.

1. Consider a bookcase wall

Devoting a wall to toy storage can make a huge difference in your child’s room. This one might take some effort, but it can pay off quite nicely. If you’re handy, you can build shelves into the wall yourself, or buy some crate bookcases at places like Ikea. 

I’ve seen some mums line a whole wall with just two or three low shelves to place toy bins or crates, using the top shelf as a bench. Throw a few comfy cushions on there, and your kids have got a place to sit and read or play as well. To make the most of the wall when you go this route, you could also install some floating shelves higher up on the wall above the storage shelves to display some books and other objects.

2. Go low… and high

There’s definitely something to be said for keeping your children’s most-loved toys at their height so they can grab them easily. But don’t overlook the possibilities at other heights. For example, some high shelves closer to the ceiling are perfect for stowing away boxes with items you wouldn’t want them to get out on their own anyway, like paints and glitter.

And there’s tons of space on the floor in most bedrooms if you look carefully. For most types of beds, you can find under-bed storage boxes that are perfect for storing items with lots of little pieces, like Legos or toy cars. 

You can often slide long and flat items under a dresser, such as board games, puzzles, and oversized books. Some mums place large, flat objects in a dish rack under the furniture so it’s easier for kids to slide the items out towards them. And whether you’re storing items underneath them or not, don’t forget to secure your kids’ dressers to the wall! 

3. Use pouches

One way to streamline growing toy and game collections is with help from pouches. They’re especially suited to storing puzzles and board games. Those game and puzzle boxes sure have a way of hogging up a lot of space. When you open them up and see how much is just empty air, you know there’s got to be a better way – and pouches are a great solution.

Get some inexpensive pouches that zip closed (or make your own, if you’re crafty). Mesh is ideal because your kids can see what’s inside easily. Cut the picture of the puzzle scene out of the lid of the box and store it with the pieces. For board games, don’t forget to tuck the instructions inside. You can fit a bunch of these pouches into a crate, bin or deep drawer and free up a ton of shelf space for other items.

When you organise kids’ toys, you can save space while encouraging your kids to get more use out of ALL their toys. Best of all, you won’t feel overwhelmed every time you look around. For more advice on getting your home in order, check out my free resource, The Ultimate Declutter Formula.

Happy Friday supermama!

Love,

Nakita xxx