If your kiddos toy baskets feel like theyre overflowing, it may be time to do some decluttering.
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If toys arent used, is it because theyre broken or need new batteries?
This will help you keep tabs on how many toys your family has.
It may be a bigger pile than you were expecting, but this will ensure items arent forgotten.
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Sort Toys by Category
Sort toys into categories by usage and purpose.
It can also help to set a limit for each category to give yourself some boundaries.
For example, only 10 dolls or stuffed animals or one bin of building blocks.
If your kids dont ask about the toys, theyre probably safe to give away.
Clear bins are a lifesaver, Ypma says.
They let you and your kids see exactly what’s inside.
Keep yourtoy storagetidy and under control with these tips:
