Many people have to bid farewell to the neatness and order of their home after the birth of kids - Toys and picture books are scattered around the house, especially the amount of toys is increasing as kids are getting older. Is there any good way to do it once and for all, to accommodate toys and provide kids a specific area to play? This article is going to share with you the methods of it.
The first step in creating a play area for your kid is to decide where to site. It is important that the play area should be in a place where has good ventilation and enough sunlight exposure. Meanwhile, this should not be the area where the family members have the most activities, so as to ensure that your kid will not hinder the activities of other members when he or she is playing. If you have an extra room, you can decorate it as kid's game room. And it is no problem to prepare a play area of two or three square meters if you can't spare more space.
The second step is to determine the layout and concern safety measures. It is necessary to prepare a play mat and cushions that not only protect the kid from catching cold on the floor, but also acts as a buffer to prevent your kid from falling and bumping during playing. If you have already placed a carpet at home, it can also play the role of a play mat. There are many types of play mats, and parents can choose according to the area. When purchasing, parents need to choose products that are reliable in terms of material safety, brand, and quality. For toddlers, parents can also prepare safety fences for the play area to prevent kids from crawling to dangerous areas. The advantage of a safety fence is to define a safe area for the kid, and the kid is not free to get out. But the fence has a large space and the price is not cheap, so parents can choose to buy one according to their own situation.
The last and most important step is to organize toys. The play area is not only a safe and comfortable place for kids, but also a good place to store toys. If your kids have too many toys, those that they scarcely play do not need to be put in the play area. And too many toys are not conducive to the kids' concentration as well. In addition, the toys in the play area should also be changed as kids grow.
• Plush toys can be placed in baskets, adjusted to the height that children can get and fixed on the wall with hooks or nails.
• Building blocks, balls, picture books can be stored with different storage boxes according to their types, colors, etc. in cabinets. To avoid accidents, make sure that the cabinet is fixed and impact protection buffers are installed on the sharp corners.
• Parents can buy a storage cart with some cans or little baskets for organizing painting brushes, DIY Accessories, etc.
It is recommended to add tidying up toys after playing in your kid's daily schedule. The purpose of toy storage and play area is not only to make your home clean, but also to let your child learn how to manage their own items.