Hanging Toy Storage

So many toys, so little toy storage space. Sound familiar? The floor of a child's bedroom can quickly become cluttered with stuffed animals, dolls, balls, and other colorful, furry, or plastic things. Yet adding another storage chest is not always the best solution, especially if play space is limited to begin with. In such cases, a hanging toy storage unit is a smart and inexpensive alternative that will keep the room clean without restricting your kids' play space. Here's a quick guide to hanging toy storage methods and products.

Poles, Trees, and Chains In crowded jungles, some clever plants called epiphytes find space by attaching to trees and growing in mid-air. Similarly - though your child's stuffed animals probably won't figure this out on their own- toy poles, toy trees, and toy chains can create a whole new area of toy storage space in overcrowded rooms. These hanging toy storage devices typically feature hooks or clips that latch on to toys of all kinds and give them an airy new home. And what better place could there be for bears, monkeys, and other critters to inhabit than a toy tree?

Nets and Hammocks
Poles, trees, and chains work well as toy organizers, but if you want a hanging toy storage solution that doesn't require fiddling with clips and hooks, then you need a toy storage net or toy storage hammock. These products are built to function like mid-air homes for stuffed animals, and can even accommodate some additional toys, depending on their weight. Best of all, they're easy for younger children to use at cleanup time. Jumbo toy hammocks are also available for rooms that need extra storage space.

DIY Toy Hammocks
The weight capacity of a toy hammock will depend on both its materials and its hooks. If you can't find any toy storage nets that will hold up under the weight of your child's stuffed animal collection, consider making one of your own. An appropriately sized knitted net along with some strong metal or wood hooks could turn a bedroom corner into a much-needed toy storage area.