https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:03:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918802 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:53:54 +0000 Sparkler 1918802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also have a tiny play area and these were some favorites from 12-18 months:</p> <p>Uncle Goose Wooden Blocks<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Embossed-Alphabet-Blocks-ABC/dp/B000BW51UQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1414503949&#038;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Embossed-Alphabet-Blocks-ABC/dp/B000BW51UQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1414503949&#038;sr=1-1</a></p> <p>Basket with various animals:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Republic-Polybag-African-Animals/dp/B000H70LYG/ref=pd_sim_t_3?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=1MZ070DBJZREKXCY803T" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Republic-Polybag-African-Animals/dp/B000H70LYG/ref=pd_sim_t_3?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=1MZ070DBJZREKXCY803T</a></p> <p>Melissa and Doug Puzzles:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Wooden-Chunky-Puzzle/dp/B000E9DPCW/ref=pd_sim_t_1?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=1YA427KJ1584S4YBABBQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Wooden-Chunky-Puzzle/dp/B000E9DPCW/ref=pd_sim_t_1?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=1YA427KJ1584S4YBABBQ</a></p> <p>Musical Instruments:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-488-Band-Box/dp/B00005RF5C/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1414504365&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=band+in+a+box" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-488-Band-Box/dp/B00005RF5C/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1414504365&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=band+in+a+box</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918786 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:48:11 +0000 Chillybear 1918786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the same size space dedicated in our living area. I asked for books, books, and more books. We also got the little people school bus (bonus: all the people get stored inside) the Barnum Drum (another storage toy) and a pop corn popper to help with walking were the favorites. If people asked for toy suggestions i told them nothing big it should fit in a toy box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918777 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:39:01 +0000 looch 1918777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have the ability to use toys outside? You can get a few things and put them away for spring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918775 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:38:14 +0000 Orchid 1918775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An activity table like the one below would get a lot of use. Fill it one day with pasta and scooping toys, take it outside with water another, etc. then cover it up and use daily as a table with chair. LO can play with trains on top or make art projects. It's not cheap, but will get a lot of varied use, and is good bang for the buck. Multipurpose items are best for small spaces.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RZO1HQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1414503312&#038;sr=8-14&#038;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RZO1HQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1414503312&#038;sr=8-14&#038;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013C844S/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1414503312&#038;sr=8-10&#038;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013C844S/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1414503312&#038;sr=8-10&#038;pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918761 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:26:52 +0000 swurlygurl 1918761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Flat wooden puzzles? Melissa and Doug have some good ones. L liked to play with the different pieces before she was interested in actually doing a puzzle. She would get out the vehicle puzzle and play with all the vehicles, get out the animal puzzle to play with the animals, etc. Kind of a multi-purpose toy that stores easily (and flat)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918736 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:03:09 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1918736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What a cute play corner! How about asking for experiences and things to get you out of the house?</p> <p>sensory play bath toys </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918582 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:18:01 +0000 wonderstruck 1918582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this issue too - I would specifically tell people that you have very limited space so please no large gifts. My MIL is constantly buying DS ride-on toys and ball pits and all of this stuff that I have absolutely no space for!</p> <p>Some stuff my 1 year old likes that don't take up much space are puzzles (the peg-style kind meant for toddlers), blocks (both the wooden type and the mega blocks, which are like huge legos...he is OBSESSED with those), and musical instrument type toys. And it sounds like you can probably swap out that jumperoo with something else pretty soon - maybe an activity table? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918578 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:09:31 +0000 lady grey 1918578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHoneyC: We have a small space too...I would suggest personalized items, like a book with photos of family members, like this one:<br /> <a href="https://pinholepress.com/products/mini-book-of-names-faces-85-1-0-01/" rel="nofollow">https://pinholepress.com/products/mini-book-of-names-faces-85-1-0-01/</a></p> <p>Nesting blocks:<br /> <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/tower-of-babble/f1247" rel="nofollow">http://www.landofnod.com/tower-of-babble/f1247</a></p> <p>Or how about a play tent that can be folded up, like to ones at ikea.</p> <p>My 16 mo old loves anything with doors, to open and close open and close. So if you think you can fit one larger item, how about a low profile kitchen like this:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hape-Creative-Cookery-Club-Educo/dp/B000A6L6WK/ref=pd_sim_t_22?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=0FPDHAQRXR8J7NGC9KV4" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Hape-Creative-Cookery-Club-Educo/dp/B000A6L6WK/ref=pd_sim_t_22?ie=UTF8&#038;refRID=0FPDHAQRXR8J7NGC9KV4</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918566 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:42:50 +0000 photojane 1918566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Art supplies! Crayons, markers, finger paint, construction paper, stickers, etc. They can all fit in a square bin like you have in the picture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918564 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:34:28 +0000 Mrs. D 1918564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blocks can take up very little space if stored in a box.<br /> Big Magnets on your fridge (or freezer, or dryer, really anything magnetic).<br /> Do you own your space? Paint a section of wall with chalkboard paint and chalk is great. Buy the big sidewalk kind if you're worried about eating it). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-good-toys-for-small-spaces#post-1918555 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:21:38 +0000 MrsHoneyC 1918555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bean turns 1 in december! one year old i cannot believe it! People have already started asking about what they can buy him for his birthday / christmas and i am stumped. I've attached a photo of his play area, i took a small corner of our livingroom to dedicate to him. We have a small living space and have to make the most of every square foot. I'm not sure which toys developmentally would be good for a 1 year old but in addition ones that would be well suited for a small space. </p> <p>- i have nightmares of people buying him giant plastic play kitchens and 4 riding toys cluttering my livingroom. haha. Any mom favourites i can steer people towards when they ask me what he needs / wants for decemeber. I would appreciate any ideas.! :heart: </p> [attach=4917/14/ne4xc4.449x600.IMG_6679.jpg]