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What can I use as a toy box?

6 replies

SoLongAsItsHealthy · 06/08/2010 11:17

I want something to stick all my baby's toys in at night to keep my sitting room reasonably tidy. I don't want to get a proper toy box as we've got a nice one in his nursery for when he's older and playing in there. Just want some sort of improvised solution for now. I was thinking a black wicker basket with cotton lining - one of those shallow ones so I don't have to dig in deep to find stuff. Anyone got such a thing or any suggestions? Thanks - am really starting to get fed up of busting my toes on squeaky toys in the night!

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plantsitter · 06/08/2010 11:19

We have got a plastic storage crate with a hinged lid that I spray-painted gold. Looks like a treasure chest (in my head if not really)

TonariNoTotoro · 06/08/2010 11:27

this kind of thing?

SoLongAsItsHealthy · 06/08/2010 11:28

Ooh, that looks the very thing Smile

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TonariNoTotoro · 06/08/2010 11:39
Grin

have a look on amazon, there's lots of wicker/seagrass boxes

BikeRunSki · 06/08/2010 11:44

TK Maxx also often have wicker/seagrass boxes too.

mrmagoo21 · 06/08/2010 13:58

Ikea do great baskets for kids toys and these round squashy things like a wash basket.

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