How do I make storage for stuffed animals?
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Tamma
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My granddaughter comes over and has tons of stuffed animals. She refuses to get rid of them but they are always on the floor when she leaves. I have gotten rid of some while she wasn’t there. How do I contain all these into a corner area? They used to have pet nets but I’d like something different.
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Hide them from her so next time she comes and asks about them you can teach her that she needs to put them up before she leaves or something could happen to them. Then show her the new rope handled buckets she can store them in to keep them safe til she gets back to see them again. You can stack 2 of them if need more space.
Some people I know got a small hammock or netting to hang in one corner to hold all the stuffed animals. They can be quickly tossed up on the "animal bed". Your grand daughter should help you put them all on their bed before she leaves. It could be a fun thing to do together. Hope this helps
I've seen stuffed animals put on a shelf that runs the entire length of the wall just a few feet from the ceiling. That would keep them up and out of the way. Or better yet just teach her to put them into a toy chest when she is done playing with them of before she leaves. That way you can close the lid and not see them anymore and she will learn to pick after herself.
Grandma could have a new rule at her house. Take 5 out to play with--then if she wants more--put those 5 away--and keep repeating. Put the animals in plastic bins with covers so you can control the situation--don't store them in the same room she plays with them. Any left out after she leaves may just disappear--maybe not permanently--but to the garage or out of sight until she figures out that you mean business. As tough as it is--we have to teach our children/grandchildren that they aren't necessarily in charge!! You have to call the shots! Before she leaves she HAS to pick up her toys.
We used an ottoman that doubled as seating or a foot rest. It looks decorative and hides the toys.
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