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LYBFL: Clearing the Clutter of Kids Toys

My first pre-Christmas housekeeping task has to be the TOYS! Not only because there is sure to be more added to the collection in the next few months but also because the baby is becoming more and more mobile by the day and some serious babyproofing is in order!

So my plan is to;

  • Separate out any toys that Immy has grown out of and pack them away for AJ to grow into,
  • Reorganise the remaining toys to ensure that any with small pieces are stored out of reach of particularly little fingers,
  • Make sure that each set of toys is stored in the most suitable container and that each container is clearly labelled.

For those who would like to join me in clearing the kid toy clutter, here are some previous posts about organising kids stuff that you might find useful;

  • Organising Kids Stuff: Small Homes – which includes tips for toy rotation
  • 14 Ways of Keeping Kids Clutter Under Control (organisation and storage ideas from each of the Childhood 101 contributors)
  • Labels (making simple labels for the toyroom with your child)
  • Make Pack Away Time Fun
  • The Case for NOT Packing Away

Do you have a pre-Christmas toy clean out at your house?

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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Read the comments or scroll down to add your own:

  1. Maxabella says

    November 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Like a jolt to the system, this post was needed today. I have GOT to get clearing out!!! x
    • Christie Burnett says

      November 6, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      It feels good to get started :)
  2. Ali says

    November 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    ahhh I need to do a big clear out before the onslaught of the Christmas presents. Great timing, I will put it on the to do list.
    • Christie Burnett says

      November 7, 2012 at 8:50 PM

      Good luck!
  3. Danielle says

    November 5, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    This is my job this week. It's big and ugly but it needs to be done.
    • Christie Burnett says

      November 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      And it will feel so much better once you're done! Good luck x
  4. MultipleMum says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I have just done this. Cleared and sorted. It was blissful for about a minute and then the kids started playing and everything got all disorderly again. I think the labels are my missing link! Great series. x
    • Christie Burnett says

      November 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      Did you see today's post? Some printable labels to get you started :)
  5. Melissa says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    We have just done the same, but also sorted out all the clothes, I now have a bigger boys clothes box, a bigger girls clothes box, a too small girls clothes box to pass onto the next baby girl and a large too small boys clothes box to pass onto the nephews. All the old toys are bound for either daycare or the op shop.
    • Christie Burnett says

      November 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM

      The clothes are on my list too, Melissa! Feels like it never ends ;)
  6. Sam Stone says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I feels like I am constantly de-cluttering! This is a great time of year to do it though because there are more toys, games etc on the way!
  7. Carlisle/Victoria Park Toy Library says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Please consider donating outgrown quality toys to a charity or to a toy library in your local area. Or even joining a toy library, where you may minimize toy clutter in your home and reduce land fill and your carbon footprint on the environment. Thanks Carlisle/Victoria Park Toy Library www.facebook.com/CVPToyLibrary
  8. Debs says

    December 18, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    No, I've not done this yet and we seriously need to. Not only will there be Christmas but Maddie turns 4 early Jan so there's even more new toys and stuff that enters the house. Time for a serious clean out. Thanks for the inspiration. Shall have to have a look at your labels :)

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    January 29, 2015 at 6:12 AM
    […] Toys, toys, toys. Kids seem to have a ton of toys and they often appear to take over the home but how many do they actually play with? Make sure you’re not keeping toys for the sake of it because your little ones can and will quickly outgrow them so make sure you regularly declutter toys! […]
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