10 Smart Stuffed Animal Storage Solutions
If there’s one thing new parents learn in the first few months, it’s that people sure do love to give babies stuffed animals. As an adult, I can understand this — and you can too, right? We remember the one or two special stuffed animals that brought us so much comfort and love as a kid — and there’s always the hope that we’ll gift that memorable lovie. That, and they’re really cute.
Yet as a parent, I can feel your frustration.
What are we supposed to do with these heaps of stuffed toys?
Well here are 10 smart storage ideas for stuffed animals:
3Sprouts Canvas Storage Bins
These 100% cotton canvas bins come in a variety of adorable animals — from raccoons to camels —and are big enough to fit an ample amount of stuffed animals.
See 3Sprouts, $31.99
Wire Hamper
Jacinda from Prudent Baby uses a wire hamper from Crate & Barrel for stuffed animal storage — which is smart because kids can pull their favorite lovies from the side, rather than dumping the entire bin.
See more at Prudent Baby.
Galvanized Tub
Repurpose a galvanized tub — which you might be able to find at thrift shops or tag sales.
See more at Cape 27.
Boon Animal Bags
Boon, Inc. sells these smart animal bags (in orange, blue, and grey) that double as a seat.
Buy from Boon, $49.99
Personalized Canvas Buckets
Pottery Barn Kids offers a variety of large canvas buckets, which you can personalize with your child’s name or with the bin’s purpose (stuffed animals, games, toys, etc.).
Buy from Pottery Barn Kids, $36.99 – $47
DIY Industrial Baskets
Inspired by the pricey Restoration Hardware, DIY-ers can recreate these storage baskets at home.
See the tutorial from Under the Table and Dreaming.
DIY Stuffed Chair
An even easier DIY project — just put the stuffed animals inside of a beanbag cover. Genius!
See more from Come Together Kids.
DIY Vintage Crate Carts
If you have some building skills, you can make these pallet carts from reclaimed wood boards.
See the tutorial from Ana White.
Budget Solutions from IKEA
IKEA has a variety of inexpensive budget storage solutions, many of which can be seen in this one picture — such as the Hanging “1, 2, 3” KUSINER Storage Baskets ($4.99/3-pack), the TROFAST Storage Box + Bins ($21.99 – $41.99), the KUSINER Mesh Basket ($4.99), and even the LACK Wall Shelf ($14.99).
IKEA TROFAST Storage
As far as storage solutions for kids, however, IKEA is best known for their wide variety of TROFAST storage systems — in all sizes and colors.
Buy from IKEA.
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