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The Best Toy Organization and Storage Ideas, According to Professional Organizers
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Adults aren’t the only ones who thrive in an orderly space. Kids blossom in a tidy home too. Of course, convincing them of that so they’ll actually take the initiative of putting their toys away is a challenge. No matter how many trips you take to the Container Store for storage ideas or how often you binge-watch "clean with me" videos on YouTube for toy organizing inspiration, the influx of kids' toys that migrate from room to room remains an issue. They may step on LEGO bricks and you might threaten to throw all the stray toys away, yet the result is the same. You end up frustrated, the kids are in tears, and the toys remain a big mess. It's clear that a toy organization strategy is needed.
It’s a struggle for even the neatest parents, because running a tidy home relies on routines and systems — and it’s likely many of the cleaning solutions you come up with aren’t made with the kids’ abilities, strengths, and tendencies in mind. Not to mention, children’s toys always seem like they have a billion pieces. It’s definitely a conundrum figuring out where to put it all away. Whether it’s toys seeping into the living room, a bedroom that looks like a tornado hit it, or an underutilized playroom, these toy organizing tips from organization pros can help you solve the problem. Woman's Day spoke to a professional organizer and a decluttering expert to round up the best toy organizer picks, playroom storage ideas, and kid-friendly cleanup strategies to help maintain cleanliness long-term.

Terri Huggins Hart is an award-winning journalist, lifestyle writer, parenting writer, and race and culture writer who is convinced she's figured out the trick to living life with no regrets: do what you love, give love, lead with love. She's also the writer of an active monthly newsletter sharing tips for motivation and emotional well-being. When not writing, she can be found working out via Zumba or pole dancing, reciting her favorite affirmations and covering her adorable kids in kisses. You can learn more about Terri on her website, TerrificWords.com, or following her on social media @terrificwords.
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