My Tips On Organizing Toys

Self-contained toys are a mommy's best friend. Play Mobil, Mr. Potato Head, Lego, and Mega Blocks all have self-contained options. When choosing gifts for friends children, I love choosing something that can be put away inside itself. Containers with lids are another best friend of mine. It keeps things organized in their respective containers away from our main play area. The kids can go and grab a container or two to play with. Once those toys get cast aside or we are moving on to something else, we return them to their containers. Rotate toys. This keeps things exciting, minimizes the mess you’re left with, and also can prove which toys aren’t worth keeping if you and the kids end up forgetting about them altogether. 
WHAT SHOULD STAY ... 
Toys that are played with frequently … You know your kids’ favorites! Toys that encourage imaginative play. Examples include blocks, figures, items that are toy versions of real-life items, play dough, dress-up clothes, and arts and crafts supplies. Play is pertinent for exploration, problem-solving, and trying out more complex skills and these toys encourage this. Toys that grow with your child. Examples include what is mentioned above, dollhouses, train sets, and Lego etc. Classic toys. Dolls, farms, blocks, cars, trains, planes, phones, and other similar items have been played with for generations. 
WHAT SHOULD GO ... 
Anything really specific to an age group is not worth keeping for long.