We ordered this product because I wanted, needed, a better way to keep my 2-year-old son's room organized. Previously, we had bought big tubs to store things in, but when he was looking for a particular toy, especially a small one, he had to take everything out of the tub, leaving a huge mess to clean up.
We also tried using two shelves on his bookcase to store the toys he used to most, but, of course, then he didn't want to play with those toys. This is where the Sort and Store Toy Organizer comes in.
I have watched my son put toys away in a similar organizer at child care, so I thought he might do the same if we had one. The great thing about this product is that it sorts the toys. I no longer have small buckets filled with legos and puzzle pieces. Instead, I have one container dedicated to them. Another container houses all of his puzzles, freeing up much needed space on his bookshelf for, well, books.
All the small, miscellaneous items that would get lost in the bottom of the tub are now neatly organized in a container of their own. And my son is willing to help put his toys away and enjoys learning where each toy goes. If I'm a little lazy and not putting toys in the correct container, he's quick to let me know and correct me by putting the toy in its proper place.
With a thin, sturdy design, it's out of the way, taking up less space than its large tub predecessor. And it's light enough, even filled with toys, to move it around should I need to.
If I had to change one thing, I'd make it just a little taller so that I could fit a few more things in the lower containers, but I just put the bigger items in the top containers. And while some may not be happy with the bright colors, we find they had more character to his room, making it feel like a comfortable place to play.
Disclaimer: I received this product as a gift in exchange for writing the review."..." Read more
- E's Mom in Springfield, MO