Toy Rotation System

Before Christmas each year, I go through our toys to prepare for the influx of new gifts.  I sit down with the kids and pull out things that they don't seem to play with.  We decide what to sell or donate and what to stash away for "later."  It's a great system and keeps them interested in old toys that have been stored out of reach for several weeks.

This year, I noticed that Jason needed some type of toy rotation, too.  The giant basket of baby-appropriate toys would go untouched for days, all while Jason followed me around the house begging for "up," clearly bored.

Then I had an epiphany.

I don't need to store away his toys for weeks and weeks, I could just bring out certain bins of items when he grew bored throughout the day.

I separated his toys into four buckets (that I had from the Target dollar spot) and put them behind closed doors.  We keep a few larger toys in the family room that he enjoys, then when I see him starting to get into trouble (a clear sign that he's bored), I pull out a new bucket.  Next time he seems to grow bored (which may be later that afternoon or even the next day), I put away the first bucket and pull out a new one.

It's a great little system that keeps his baby toys fresh and new for him.  I thought I'd share, just in case this helps the mom of some other bored little guy out there!