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How to Organize Kids Toys Starting Today!

We desperately need to get our kids’ toys organized.. and I bet you do too!

Up until three weeks ago, our Kid’s toys were everywhere!

We would find toys in the washing machine, among clothes, in beds, under beds, cluttering up the lounge, on and under the couch, through the kitchen.  It was getting ri-dic-ulous!!!!

Oh and Lego… Our boys LOVE Legos you name it, lego sets, lego bricks we have it all. We have a few thousand pieces of the stuff which I’m sure is the same in your home.  But, Lego just goes everywhere, not to mention it hurts so bad when you stand on the things.  If I’m honest, I’ve been known to suck up a few single Lego pieces that have been left lying around with the vacuum cleaner, and I know I am not the only one!

I know you have a toy storage situation…

Or else you wouldn’t be here! And let’s be honest – if you have kids, you have toys and probably lots of it. You are also probably like me, and have been Pinteresting up a storm on how to organize kids’ toys and searching things ‘like the best toy organizer on the market, toy organizer ideas, Lego organization system! I have been there and done that, and I have found the best toy organizer solution for my family. Wanna know too? Then keep reading!

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Toys are all part of having Kids

I get that – I even get a tad excited about new toys that the kids get. However, there comes a point where I can only handle so much toy clutter!

So, three weeks ago, I was on a mission to sort out get our kids toys organized.  We already had an extra 12 cubby shelving unit (Like this one) that I pinched from our office. However, you can get similar ones from places like Amazon.

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We then purchased ten folding material boxes exactly like these – super great bargain you will want to get some!

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I printed out all my toy categories onto the card and then covered them with the clear book cover. If I had a laminator, I would use this instead to protect the card and make it last longer.

We then attached these to my storage boxes and proceeded to organize the toys.

In case you’re wondering my toy categories are:

  • Puzzles
  • Blocks
  • Baby Toys
  • Farm Set
  • Paw Patrol/Fireman Sam
  • Trains and Train Tracks
  • Vehicles
  • Shapes & Alphabets
  • Role Play
  • Toy Story (we have the entire cast of this one)

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Our playroom is probably one of the last rooms in our house that needs a makeover

(I mean the whole room needs to be relined and painted).  However, the shelving unit is something that we will always have for the toys to go into.

At the moment for Lego, because we have so much of it, we used a big under a bed storage container.  We found this an excellent way to store the Lego as it’s easy to find things and easy to put stuff away.  We also have a train track set up 24/7 as our boys play with it every single day.

Update late 2019: As my kids have gotten older, we have moved our Lego into a trolley colour coordinated system like this one. This is seriously the BEST Lego storage ever! It does take time to set up and organize (get your kids involved), but it makes finding Lego a breeze. If you are like us and have tons of Lego, you are going to want to get one of these trolley organizers!

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Other Toy Organizer Ideas

Our playroom has inbuilt draws, so each draw house things that I need to get out for the kids.  These things include play-doh, arts, and crafts, leap pads and tablets and board games.  So if you have a spare drawer unit, utilize it for kids things that they need to ask for!

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Tot tutor Kids Toy Storage Organizer

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The tot tutor Kids Toy Storage Organizer is a wooden design with colourful plastic buckets that you can place toys into.  It is easy to assemble and wouldn’t take up as much space as the big cubby unit.

Neaterize 6 Cube Organizer 

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This one is a cube step looking ladder storage unit. It comes with 6 baskets that will easily hide a selection of toys. This unit would be good if you don’t have too many toys to store. It comes in a range of colours to suit most bedroom decors.

Delta Children Deluxe Toy Organizer

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The Delta Children’s Toy Organizer is a sturdy wood constructed toy organizer. The unit comes with colourful bins perfect for storing all kinds of kids toys.

Kousi Portable Cube Storage

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Here is a spacious organizer that provides plenty of storage options. Each cube is 14″x 14″ to easily fit books, toys, dolls and so much more. If you have the room, this unit will be one to check out to get your kids toys organized.

Tot Tutors Extra Large Toy Storage Organizer

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If you have lots of toys and need lots of storage, then the Tot Tutors Large Toy Storage Organizer is the one for you! A Sturdy design that comes with 20 bins perfect for kids toys.

Utex 2 in 1 Construction Play Table

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If Lego is the problem in your home and you need to find a better storage solution, then the Utex 2 in 1 construction table is your go-to! The tabletop play section can be converted from a construction playtime to a smooth surface. The draws underneath the table make packing up easy.

Seirione Kids Book Rack

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If you have book worms in your family, then the Seirione Kids Book Rack will help to keep your kid’s books organised. The bookshelf stands solid and comes with 2 baskets at the bottom for extra toy storage.

Bestier Toy Storage Rack in Pink or Blue

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A cute design that would be a perfect nursery accessory. Available in blue or pink the Bestier Toy Storage Rack makes displaying and storing toys easy! Get one for your little girl or boy today!

Step2 2 in 1 Toy Box 

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A sturdy toy box perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Make cleaning up easy with the Step2 2-in-1 storage box.

Woffit Toy Storage Organizer Chest 

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If you want something that you and your kids can throw toys into and hide easily, then the Woffit Toy Storage is a great idea. Designed to be durable and sturdy, this would look great in a playroom or kids room.

Toy Storage and play mat

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This idea is genius! Make cleaning up Lego and blocks quick and easy with the playmat comes storage box. If you have a ton of Lego this makes for a great storage option.

End Result

An organized and relaxing place for all the toys to hang out.  If the boys want to play with something they can take out the entire storage box but the rule is if they’re going to play with something else then they need to return what they took out first.

So, hopefully, this has given you some storage solutions for your toys – I’m sure we will come up with bigger and brighter ideas when we re-do this room in the future!

What do you do to keep your kids toys organized?

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8 Comments

  • Ladena

    Sorting toys by category is a great idea. Those drawers you have would be super useful. My husband and I just spent 4 hrs cleaning out our kids’ playroom today. What I’m going to try to do from now on is if something new comes in something has got to go. Otherwise you end up with WAY too much stuff.

  • Aileen Barker

    Love it! My son is only a few months old but I’m already cringing at the thought of my house being covered in toys. My goal is to start organizing NOW so that we never get in over our heads.

  • Linda Hobden

    Aah… Lego! My youngest two sons are at the lego stage – the 10 year old has a big storage box full of lego pieces but he still insists that he has a small pile by his bed that he makes random models from when he can’t sleep at night or first thing in the morning. His 8 year old brother, on the other hand, makes the large models to be on constant display – he has a 5 shelf bookshelf in his room displaying his creations plus around the edges of my lounge are the rest of his castle creations – which are a source of amusement to our kittens! And yes, I’ve hoovered up bits of Lego by mistake! It does improve though honest – and I can’t wait to have a toy free lounge! (before grandkids arrive hopefully!)

    • Elle Cherie

      Oh yes I can relate – my eldest son like to do the same thing and have a Lego pile beside his bed that he makes random things from if he can’t sleep – isn’t that funny! I also can’t wait to have a toy free lounge – its great having a play room but the lounge still manages to get covered in toys! Thanks for your comments 🙂

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