When it comes to tidying up toys, one type that often gets overlooked is stuffed animals. These cuddly creatures are like angels, carrying children’s dreams and imagination with them. But they can also be a bit of a headache for parents – they take up space, gather dust, and sometimes aren’t of the best quality.
Nevertheless, kids somehow manage to bring them into the house from all directions – claw machines, prizes from events, wedding giveaways, freebies from QR codes, their favorite cartoon characters, or just something they find adorable at the store.
So, how do you keep all these stuffed animals organized? Let me share some practical storage ideas that might work for you. Keep in mind that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and it’s important to find what works best for your situation.
Before store the stuffed animals, you should wash the stuffed animals and dry them,In Short,Following these steps:
- Remove the stuffed cotton if necessary,open the seam of toys,and refill the new stuffing someday.
- Put the Toys into Washing Machine,basins,checking the care tag when deciding if machine washing is the best option
- Air Dry the Stuffed Animals
Read More about how to clean stuffed animals
1. Open Storage
For open storage, it’s necessary to take them down and give them a thorough cleaning every 2 to 4 weeks.
2. Mesh Storage
Stuffed animals with strings can be directly attached to the mesh net or hung on S-hooks. If using S-hooks, wait until the mesh is on the wall before hanging. For stuffed animals without strings, use zip ties to secure them to the mesh, forming a fixed arrangement.
This storage method is not convenient for frequently played with or well-liked stuffed animals. However, it works well for creating a decorative wall for stuffed animals that have average materials, are not easily discarded by kids, and parents are reluctant to let them be played with too closely.
3.Corner Wall Mesh Pockets
Purchase damage-free wall nails, mesh fabric, and netting material (soft fabric or discarded mosquito nets can be used).
Find a suitable corner of the wall for storage.
Secure a damage-free nail at points 1 and 2, hang the mesh at points 1 and 2, pull it to point 3, find a level point where the net bag won’t tilt, and secure the third nail. Then, hang it up.
Tips:
- Place the securing points lower to make it easier for children to reach.
- Consider the dimensions of the net fabric in relation to the wall’s dimensions.
- The placement of damage-free nails in the wall corner is important.
The placement of damage-free nails in the wall corner is important.
4. Non-Drilling Iron Shelves
The unique design of these iron storage baskets is suitable for smaller fabric dolls. These baskets are similar in design to iron flower pots, and their installation methods are simple. They can be hung using damage-free nails, accompanying hooks, or strong adhesive hooks. Make sure to inquire about the installation method, potential wall damage, and weight-bearing capacity from the seller. While I can provide storage ideas, it’s important for everyone to rigorously assess product performance and installation safety.
5. Zoo Cage
Children can use this storage rack as a makeshift zoo, letting the animals out for a stroll in the morning and feeding them before closing them in at noon. This “zoo” setup can encourage children to organize their toys, and its design, tailored to children’s height, makes retrieving and storing toys easy. However, children may treat the storage rack as a toy itself, repeatedly “locking” and “unlocking” the toys. Parents adopting this storage method should be prepared for potential high-frequency use and “wear and tear.”
6. Lazy Sofa
Lazy sofa storage involves purchasing a lazy sofa cover and filling it with stuffed animals, creating a makeshift sofa that can solve the problem of scattered stuffed toys. This method offers the advantage of ample capacity, easy use, and children can easily manage their own storage. When playing, they can unzip and retrieve the toys, and when not in use, they can zip it up, preventing dust accumulation.
The disadvantage is that all the toys are “hidden” inside, and finding a specific item may require some searching or emptying the entire sofa.
7. Drawstring Bags
Compared to lazy sofas, drawstring storage bags come in various shapes and designs, making them suitable for children’s rooms without creating disorder or conflicting styles. These bags are smaller in size, allowing toys to be categorized and placed in multiple bags, enhancing the convenience of retrieving and returning toys to their original positions.
Parents must pay attention to height placement, ensuring that easily accessible toys are within the child’s reach,placed at a lower level to prevent climbing-related injuries. Large or heavy stuffed animals are not recommended for wall storage. Lazy sofas, drawstring bags, and similar items should be placed on the floor rather than on shelves, beds, or window sills.
Safety Tips:
- Avoid placing stuffed animals in cribs with babies.
- Choose stuffed animals carefully to ensure quality and safety.
- Look out for sharp parts on stuffed animals.
- Regularly clean and disinfect toys.