One of the huge issues I have faced for years is where to put all of those toys so they look neat. I finally developed some under-the-bed storage for toys, and I must say it is working wonders. I thought I would share a bit of it here as you might be facing some of the same issues in your home.
Under-the-bed storage is a practical and space-saving solution for keeping children’s rooms tidy and organized. With toys often plentiful and varying in size, finding efficient storage solutions is essential to maintain a clutter-free environment while allowing easy access to playthings.
If you are in the same boat, these rolling drawers worked wonders for us! These drawers provide accessibility and organization, allowing children to pull them out to access toys and then slide them back in when not in use. Best of all, clear containers can be particularly helpful for quickly identifying the contents.
Using a trusty label maker or handwritten labels will help your kids identify where specific toys belong.
Tips for Cleaning Out Toys
- Involve the kids. Encourage your children to participate in the cleaning process. This teaches them responsibility and allows them to have a say in what toys they want to keep or donate.
- Clear out everything first. Don’t organize what’s already in every bin. Dump everything out, then categorize and sort through each item. You may find combining some categories or storing some items elsewhere is better. Throw away anything that’s broken or cannot be used.
- Separate into Keep, Donate, and Trash: As you go through each category, have separate bins or areas designated for toys to keep, donate, or throw away. Be mindful of the condition of the toys and whether they are still safe and functional.
- Donate Responsibly. Donate gently used toys to local charities, schools, or daycare centers. Ensure that the toys are clean and in good condition before donating them.
Under the Bed Organization for Toys
So the best part of under-the-bed storage for toys is filling up your containers first.
Then drop that bed skirt so things are neat, organized, and HIDDEN! I love that y’all!
I use these plastic containers that have lids and wheels. This way, my son can easily wheel a container out for playtime and wheel it back in once he is done.
I took the time to label everything so he knows which container holds which type of toy.
A simple label with the name of the toy written on it works because my son is of reading age. You can modify this method to include a picture of the type of toy for younger children.
When you walk into my son’s room now, you will see a clean floor and be none the wiser. Well, okay, MOST of the time, the floor is clean. I owe it all to our under-the-bed toy storage method!
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Hi Angie! Great tips! I shared on fb the other day, but just now commenting and pinning. 🙂
Love when everything is in place and hidden, too. What’s more, it is inexpensive and easy solution.