12 Best Toy Storage Organizers to Keep the Clutter in Check
All parents can attest: Kids acquire a lot of stuff. Once that happens, the question becomes, where to put it all? Not only does having heaps of toys scattered around the room clash with your home decor, but keeping toys well organized and smartly displayed will encourage kids to engage with them more, and develop independence as they get and put away their playthings on their own. Plus, toys that are strewn about the floor can also pose some safety concerns. (Yep, stepping on stray Legos really hurts that much.) Sick of tripping over your little one’s playthings? We’ve come to the rescue with toy storage solutions for every area of your home—indoors and out. Read on for top tidying tips, plus our favorite toy storage organizers to shop.
Best Shelving for Toys
A toy shelf is a great way to display just a few toys at once, so your little one can easily pick and choose what they’d like to play with and then put it away once they’re finished. “Object permanence prevents children from utilizing their toys as often if they are hidden in out-of-sight toy storage,” says Veronica Hanson, a minimalist coach at Nomad Veronica LLC. “The best way to organize toys is to display them visually.” That’s the idea behind the Montessori method of teaching, and it’s the inspiration behind this wooden playshelf from Lovevery. Built with sturdy birchwood, this setup features a large shelf and two smaller cubes for storing toys, supplies and books.
Specs at a glance:
- Dimensions: 41 inches (W) x 21 inches (D) x 23 inches (H)
- Made of 100 percent FSC-certified Baltic birch
Best Stackable Toy Storage
This chic and understated unit offers multiple toy storage options thanks to cubbies that come as a single, double or triple unit to fit your needs. Did we mention it’s stackable? Use with other toy organizers or stack several of these together to ensure everything has its own special place.
Specs at a glance:
- Dimensions: 17 inches (H) x 47 inches (W) x 15 inches (D)
- Made of high-quality engineered wood
Best Toy Storage With Bins
Need a lot of toy storage space? Consider this mega toy storage with bins. The bins are movable and stackable to really customize your toy organization, and the entire unit also coordinates with other B. spaces by Battat furniture for a seamless kids’ room design.
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 33 inches (H) x 12 inches (W) x 15 inches (D)
- Made of wood
Best Toy Basket
Pehr makes tons of fun kids’ toy storage bins, so poke around to find the perfect style. We personally love this set of pom-pom toy baskets in assorted sizes. Searching for single baskets? The brand sells those too, and in a range of colors too! If multicolor doesn’t match your vibe, Pehr also offers these cute toy baskets in blush, marigold, gray, sage, light blue and dark blue.
Product specs:
- Three bins measure 8" x 7"; 9" x 10"; 13" x 12"
- Made of 100 percent cotton canvas
Best Small Toy Box
Want to get your little ones excited about storing their favorite belongings? This could be the toy box for you! This adorable wooden pull-along box displays a sweet little bear face along with your little one’s name. And there’s just enough room on the inside for a few of your kiddos’ most prized possessions too. Anything to make them feel a little more special!
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 17 inches (W) x 12 inches (H) x 13 inches (D)
- Made of sustainable rubberwood
Best Large Toy Box
Most organizational experts don’t recommend tossing a bunch of toys into a huge toy box, since it doesn’t encourage kids to engage with their playthings—but sometimes you just need a break from the clutter. If you’re looking for a huge toy box that can ensure a speedy clean-up, this oversized box is the one for you. At more than three feet long, it’s got the capacity you need to fit just about everything (including dress-up costumes!).
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 40 inches (L) x 14 inches (W) x 16 inches (H)
- Made of environmentally friendly non-woven fabric and cardboard
- Weight capacity of 110 pounds
Best Personalized Kids’ Toy Box
This beautiful, high-quality toy chest is extra special in every way—especially once you personalize it. You can choose one of many full-color designs that are hand-painted; you can also go for an interior color that coordinates with the design you pick. Once you’ve made all your customizations, you can be sure this personalized toy box is one of a kind—nothing but the best for your little one!
Specs at a glance:
- Choose from a 24-inch rolling cart or a 32-inch large chest
- Made of wood
Best Clear Toy Box
These clear toy boxes are stackable, movable, collapsible and multi-functional—who says you can’t have it all? The clear plastic allows you and your little one to see what’s inside, and when they’re ready to play, there’s no need to shuffle things around; your tot can easily open the bin from the side to grab what they want to play with. Easily move the bins from room to room thanks to the maneuverable wheels, and whenever your kiddo is old enough to get rid of those toys, simply collapse the bin until it’s ready for its next use.
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 19.3 inches (L) x 12.2 inches (W) x 11.8 inches (H) (3.62 inches folded)
- Maximum capacity 8.4 gallons
Best Bath Toy Storage
This concept is so smart: Simply scoop up your kids’ toys from the bath water using the handy mesh pouch, then mount it to the wall and let them drip dry. It’s the perfect bath toy storage solution for families with limited bathroom floor space—no need to squeeze another basket or bin into the corner!
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 10 inches (W) x 6 inches (D) x 12 inches (H)
- Made of plastic and mesh
Best Toy Storage Organizer for Small Items
Baby might start off having lots of LPOs (that’s large plastic objects if you’re a newbie!) but as time passes, your kid’s toys begin to get smaller and smaller, and have a million pieces too. That means it’s time for a clever toy storage organizer for small items. Our pick? The ClearSpace line of clear plastic storage bins. This efficient system offers stackable storage bins with cut-out handles, in a crystal clear plastic that’s easy to see items inside. You can even add labels!
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 12.5 inches (L) x 9.5 inches (W) x 7 inches (H)
- Made of clear plastic
Best Toy Storage Bench
How about storage for toys that also includes a place to sit and play? Seems like a win-win to us! This pretty white kids’ toy chest from Melissa and Doug checks all the boxes (no pun intended). It boasts more than eight cubic feet of storage space, plus a handy place to sit that includes a backrest for added comfort. Toss some pads or pillows on top for a great reading spot as your little ones get older.
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 24 Inches (H) x 33 Inches (W) x 19 Inches (D)
- Made of wood
- Holds up to 150 lbs
Best Outdoor Toy Storage Box
If those toys are headed outside, opt for this water-resistant outdoor toy storage box. Reviewers rave about its ability to keep H20 (and pests!) out, so no matter how much it rains or how many mosquitos are out and about, those precious toys will stay protected.
Specs at a glance:
- Measures 24 inches (L) x 46 inches (W) x 26 inches (H)
- Made of polyresin
About the expert:
Veronica Hanson is a minimalist coach at Nomad Veronica LLC. She’s a blogger, minimalist, nomad and travel hacker.
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