All About Toy Boxes

Toy boxes 101

Shopping for toy boxes can be overwhelming. With such a wide variety of sizes, materials, and styles to choose from, the perfect toy box is out there, you just have to know what you're looking for.

Toy box materials

Toy boxes handcrafted from select hardwoods feature heirloom quality construction and design and will look great for years to come.

Wooden toy boxes are most popular but plastic, metal, and even nylon or canvas styles offer functional storage in lots of colors.

While not as durable as wood, plastic toy boxes are roomy and lightweight.

Metal toy boxes can be made to look like sports lockers or toolboxes and nylon styles are collapsible to store easily and compactly.

Uses for toy boxes

Obviously, the main function of toy boxes is storage and organization. A toy box that is large enough to hold all your child's toys, balls, and games will help to keep their room clutter free.

Children's toy boxes are also very versatile and allow you a great deal of flexibility when decorating your child's room. In a child's room, it is often the toy box that adds a splash of color to or ties together a decorating theme. Some toy boxes feature built-in bookshelves or a bench seat on the lid. Certain styles are fashionable enough to be placed in family rooms to help store and organize toys outside your child's room.

Because children can open and close toy boxes themselves and cleaning up their room is as simple as tossing their toys in the box, toy boxes are a great way to teach your child independence and responsibility.

Toy box safety

In order to make your child's room as safe as possible, choose toy boxes with safety features such as hinges that won't allow the lid to slam shut unexpectedly, cutouts on the front and sides that prevent fingers from getting pinched under the lid, and are finished in non-toxic paints and stains. Lids should be lightweight and easy to open, without and latches or locks, and the toy box should be ventilated in case your child ever falls or crawls inside.

Now that you're familiar with the benefits and features of children's toy boxes, you are equipped to make a smart purchase and give your child a toy box that you'll both love.

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