Congratulations on having the twins. I have twins also and they are so special. its fun!

I’m trying to organise toys.. what’s the best method to use??

Chandelle, Qld Australia..

Here are my 7 top tips for organising (and keeping) children’s toys organised

1. Keep toys to a minimum by decluttering regularly. Schedule decluttering sessions before birthdays and Christmas.
2. After birthdays and Christmas, hide some toys and reveal a new one every couple of weeks.
3. Rotate favourite toys so that the children actually play with the ones that are out.
4. Keep a toy basket in each room of the house so that it’s easy to put things away instead of having to constantly return to another room.
5. Use appropriate kid-friendly containers. Don’t buy storage containers with difficult lids to open but do buy square, clear-lidded containers. Labels are your friend!
6. Store things you don’t mind being “messed with” at the children’s height. And things you want to control at adult height.
7. Train your children to put toys away after playtime… and allow for clean-up time….or they get taken away, permanently if you’re very strict or otherwise for a certain period. Yes, there will be crying but think of the long-term gain and the life lessons you’ teaching your children.

What are your favourite tips for keeping toys organised?

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