My son is 2 years old, we live in a small townhome and his toys are currently in the living room. Would it be better if all his toys were kept in his room, or in the family room? Is it better for him to have his own "play space" and us to have ours, or is it ok to have it all inner mingling?
2007-03-15 07:32:46 · 9 answers · asked by aa_kokopelli7 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In our livingroom, we invested in a nice looking toybox from Pottery Barn Kids to put toys in. It can double as a coffee table and hides the toys nicely when we need the room for adult space.
Another idea is to get an ottoman that opens up for storage. It also be used as a coffee table and is great because it's soft so you don't have to worry about sharp edges. Here's a link for one from Target (or just go to the website and search "storage ottoman").
Anyway, I think it's easier on you if he has at least a few toys in each room. That way he can be near you and play while you get stuff done. For me, I always put the larger or uglier toys in my son's bedroom so they're not taking over the livingroom.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2007-03-15 12:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by wonderwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep them in his room during the day and a couple in the living room. If he plays with his toys instead of sleep, than the toys might have to be moved at night or put in his closet and you can just shut the door and think 'out of sight, out of mind' or put a child lock on it. It's up to you. It's OK either way. He is a part of your family, so inner mingling is ok.
2007-03-15 14:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having everything in the same room promotes "family togetherness" time, but if you are constantly tripping over things, it may be helpful to have them in another room. We live in a small home as well, and we keep my son's toys in bins with covers. He can bring out one bucket at a time, and it seems to help keep the small spaces uncluttered. A friend uses one of those stands with canvas bins in her living room for her kids' toys.
2007-03-15 14:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by tech_girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toys in a living room may work if they obey rules about picking them up. But when mine were small, you couldn't walk in the living room because of the toys, so we had to confine the toys to their own room.
2007-03-15 15:00:38 · answer #4 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the majority of our daughters toys are in her room, but there are some in a corner in the living room and she also has alot in the front room "play room" she has so many they take up the whole house but we dont care, shes happy.
2007-03-15 14:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep his toys where you want him to be. If you want him to play in the tv room while you are in there too, like a family, keep the toys there.
2007-03-16 20:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a play space in my living room, ive got a big tub to put all the toys away wen they go to bed, so it looks tidy, i fink you shud allow toys in the living room as its all part of living for kids, they dont stay kids for long and you'll soon get ur house back in a few yrs lol all the best
2007-03-15 14:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by *mommy to 3 boys* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its better to let your kids play any place they feel comfortable and safe. my house is packed with toys but any toys that are bought into the living room, they have to clear away into their bedrooms before they go to bed. they have to be allowed a bit of mess to make it feel like home
2007-03-15 14:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by mum of 2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son has most of his toys in his room, but so its not overcrowded (he's a first grandchild, nephew everything, *SPOILED*) he has a toy room, its his own personal space for his toys, and he plays by himself alot. its fun i like it! lol
2007-03-15 15:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋