King of children, today, I will explain how to store toys:
1, toy rack?
Toy storage racks should be common at present, and there are too many categories, so I don't know how to choose. Mu Xiaotong believes that the first thing to consider is not dazzling, but the types and quantities of toys at home. Choose the appropriate style according to the specific situation, and then choose the matching materials and colors according to the family environment.
For example:
(1) drawer-type toy cabinet
The biggest advantage of drawer-type toy cabinet is its large capacity, neatness and beauty, and good dustproof. As long as the drawer is closed, the years are quiet.
The chest of drawers can freely choose the storage category.
For example, toys can be placed in the lower part, clothes and other things that don't need children's contact can be placed in the upper part, which is flexible enough.
However, large drawers are not particularly conducive to storage. Open the drawer, it may be a mess. If you want to improve the storage capacity, you must further set up an internal storage box.
It is a challenging thing for children to keep the order of big drawers. For safety reasons, the drawer cannot be completely drawn out, and it is also a test to take out the items at the back, which greatly limits the convenience for children to use.
(2) Open basket storage rack
Nowadays, open-shelf toy cabinets are very popular in the market. Toys are stored in an open way, and baskets of various colors are matched in size.
In terms of storage capacity, baskets of different sizes can basically meet the storage needs of toys of different styles, with high flexibility, and the baskets can be freely taken down, which is very convenient for children to take and put the whole set of toys.
But the biggest disadvantage of opening baskets is that there is too much dust. If you don't take care of it, a layer of dust will soon accumulate at the bottom of the box, and toys will become old more easily.
In addition, the open basket also needs active label management, otherwise children will soon mix toys together, and friends who want to choose open toy shelves need to carefully consider the pros and cons.
(3) Shelf storage rack
Shelves and bookshelves are not strictly toy storage, they are simple and open, so they can be used in different storage stages. When I was a child, I could put toys on the lower floor and picture books on the upper floor. After growing up, the proportion of toys decreased and became bookshelves.
Because there are only shelves, you can stack puzzles and board game boxes, put books vertically, and freely match storage boxes, which is full of flexibility.
Because the storage boxes can be classified by theme, children can easily take out a toy and use it conveniently.
When configuring the storage box, be sure to choose a storage box with a cover, so that the toy can be dust-proof, and the shelf and the box cover can be wiped regularly.
However, the height of bookshelves and toy shelves may be different. Usually, the height of the bookshelf will be higher, while the toy shelf can appropriately leave some shorter cabinets. Therefore, it is best to choose a style that can freely adjust the height of the shelf.
▲ Storage rack with adjusting hole
If you buy fewer shelves, you can also buy customized pine boards and hardware (7-word board support) online, which is not difficult to install and can make the best use of the space in the storage cabinet.
▲ This is a 7-word board support.
2. How to choose the storage box?
(1) weaving basket
Features: Soft color and soft touch.
Suitable for: toys in infancy
Advantages: it is very suitable whether it is placed beside the baby's bed, on the floor or beside the climbing mat.
▲ My toy storage basket in Bao Xiao.
The baby's toys are developed with the baby's big body movements, such as rattles, balls, puppets, books, as well as some large fitness racks and musical toys.
At this stage, for safety and convenience, you can choose a soft large woven storage basket and divide the toys into rough categories. In order to stimulate children's sensory development, you can buy different baskets made of different materials (such as flax and rope), and don't pursue uniformity.
▲ You can try various storage baskets.
(2) Compartment storage box
Features: powerful partition
Suitable for: small parts storage.
Disadvantages: Not suitable for young children.
Compartment storage boxes can replace damaged cartons to store small toys, such as Lego and colored pottery pots.
However, the reality is far from as beautiful as the renderings. Partition planning requires a certain storage capacity for maintenance. Too detailed classification is not only a pressure on children, but also on adults. Therefore, when designing classification rules, we should consider certain flexibility to avoid being too detailed and unrealistic.
(3) Single storage box
Features: flexible use
Suitable for: all kinds of bulk toys.
Advantages: It is very dustproof after being covered.
The main requirements of the storage box include:
Light weight: plastic materials are more durable.
Hardness: avoid deformation when children pick it up.
Cover: draw the key points, prevent dust and extend the life of toys.
Handle: it can be a convex handle or a hole handle. Protruding the handle will make the capacity smaller than it looks, so you need to pay attention. The rope handle is too soft for children to use.
Capacity: large and medium-sized storage boxes can be prepared, which are suitable for storing toys of different sizes.
▲ This storage box meets all my requirements for face value and function.
If you want to prevent dust, you'd better choose a style with a cover. Considering the use of children, it is good to choose a separate cover that is gently covered. Never choose a cover that is too tight (the child will not cover it properly), a cover with buttons on both sides (the child will not cover it properly or the button will fall off easily), and a flip cover (the joint is easily damaged).
▲ This buckle part is really super easy to fall off.
(4) Storage bag
Features: soft and elastic
Suitable for: small bulk toys
Advantages: dustproof and easy to arrange.
The storage bag is suitable for small scattered toys, such as puzzles, board games and house parts for teenagers. It is convenient to put it in a big box after repackaging.
The compact bag in the big kitchen is also very suitable for storing toys such as puzzles. Storing drawings and puzzles together in a bag and labeling them greatly saves space than the original box.
3. The last treasure chest
When planning the storage of toys, don't forget to leave a "treasure chest" for children, with a lid and a medium size.
The treasure chest can put away all the toys that children play with, especially some toys that lack arms and legs but don't want to give up for a while. With this buffer pool, treasure boxes can be cleaned regularly and old toys can be easily disposed of.
4. finally, finally
Children don't really need many toys. Simple playing toys are not good for children, while educational toys need parents' companionship and guidance to entertain together.
Instead of hoarding a lot of toys at home, it is better to plan a plan to play with children, buy a small amount and recycle it in time.
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