https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:09:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-took-away-all-his-toysand-he-doesnt-care#post-2268814 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:54:58 +0000 catomd00 2268814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He sounds overwhelmed by all the stuff. Get rid of some of it and only keep 5 or so in the rotation. My 18 month old focuses and plays independently much better when less stuff is available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-took-away-all-his-toysand-he-doesnt-care#post-2268808 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:51:11 +0000 ShootingStar 2268808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe you have too many toys out at one time? Or maybe pick the worst offenders, like stuff with millions of pieces, and keep those in the closet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-took-away-all-his-toysand-he-doesnt-care#post-2268720 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:09:16 +0000 Jess1483 2268720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. So LO (2.75) has been having more and more trouble cleaning up his toys. He will pile them all in a pile and then just not clean them up. I've probably let it get too bad and also done too much cleaning for him, but only recently has he flat out refused to help (he says no thank you.)</p> <p>So, last night I took away all his toys. He knows they are in the closet and he can't get them back until he shows me he can take care of them (I've given him back a few and told him to put them away. He has, earned a few more, but won't put them away.) He seems to actually not care that they are gone. He says to give them away (if I name his favorites, he doesn't want those given away). </p> <p>So, this clearly isn't effective. I don't want to back down/give in, but also...I want him to have his toys. I have a 2 month-old, and having him without toys is so hard. </p> <p>Help! </p>