https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:41:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2639813 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:14:59 +0000 caterw 2639813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will probably save American Girl stuff (the doll DD has is mine and just needed a good cleaning after 25 years!!), Calico Critter stuff, books, and other classic, high quality stuff. I'm tossing plastic toys, battery operated anything, and most stuffed animals (except for her few favorite lovies). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2639765 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:47:19 +0000 snowjewelz 2639765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably very, very few things. We don't have a ton of space, and I hate clutter, so I'm very non-sentimental when it comes to stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2639380 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 20:40:12 +0000 stay happy 2639380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hadn't really thought of saving toys for future grandkids, only saving sentimental things like loveys. It's a good idea though, I wish my mom had saved my toys because when we go to her house LO has nothing to play with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2638418 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:22:05 +0000 codeitall 2638418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll grant you that my mother has a lot of storage space, but she actually kept most of our toys. Whenever we visit, DS loves it because she has tons of new toys that he's never seen (they just aren't sold anymore) and they've lasted through my brothers, so they're sturdy and good quality. </p> <p>It comes down to novelty and quality for anything you keep. I'll be keeping any sets of toys (like Little People, Duplos, trains, shape sorters) and favorite standalones (the hand puppet with squeaker things in the hands). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2638320 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:25:57 +0000 Mamaof2 2638320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lego<br /> wood food<br /> books (even though its not really a toy)<br /> Her 1 million shopkins :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2638319 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:24:37 +0000 mediagirl 2638319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not planning on keeping much. Maybe a favorite/special doll or two of my daughter's? I find old toys to be gross. Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2638152 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:16:46 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2638152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What my mom kept of mine was my American Doll and all her clothes. Also a really beautiful doll house my Grandpa built so I am happy to have those for my daughter. She is only 1.5 yrs so there really isn't anything I would keep at this point since it mostly plastic baby toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637611 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:00:06 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2637611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine we would, no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637604 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:06:31 +0000 littlecasita1122 2637604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Books and the high quality wooden toys. My MIL saved everything (literally everything) that was my husband's and so much of it I wish she didn't. Every time my son goes to her house, I feel like I just want to throw it all out. You can tell the plastic is no good and half the stuff is about to break. It made me very nervous when he was younger, at least he's 4 now and now putting everything in his mouth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637603 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:01:48 +0000 dolphin 2637603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe her favorite stuffed animal but nothing else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637580 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:11:46 +0000 catlady 2637580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably nothing. My dad has a bunch of my old stuff stored away (including a ton of children's books and my American Girl doll collection), and he has so much stuff in the locker that he can't get into it and I honestly think that by the time he unearths my old things, my kids will be too old for that stuff (DD is 3 so he has a few years, but I've been asking him to get my old stuff out of storage for 10+ years now so...). We have a tiny home and are bursting at the seams already with just age-appropriate toys. There is no way I can store stuff for the next generation unless we move into a much bigger house because I am definitely not going to rent a storage locker indefinitely like my dad has done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637577 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:01:33 +0000 erinbaderin 2637577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was talking about this with my husband and he pointed out that we'll probably save a few sentimental things, but more for us and our kids than grandkids. B has a toy fox that he carries around everywhere right now and I'll probably hold onto that - I still have my favourite stuffed animal from when I was little. But right now I don't really see holding onto anything specifically for grandkids to play with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637572 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:56:41 +0000 Anya 2637572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll probably save dolls and some high quality things if they hold up as long as my kids are in the house. </p> <p>But as far as saving for potential grandkids to play with at my house later? None. If my kids want to save things for their children they will have to take it with them when they move out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637566 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:41:14 +0000 maddyz 2637566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mil pulled out an barn with animals that dh had as a kid last time we visited and it was a hit and so sweet.</p> <p>My parents have all the brio we had as kids and I think they will slowly gift it to our los.</p> <p>I hope to keep some of the more durable toys. But I'll see what survives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637554 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:03:55 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2637554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None? Haha I'm not a saver, I like to get rid of things. My MIL has kept everything (including broken McDonalds toys) and while some of it is cool, most of it is junk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637552 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 19:02:27 +0000 Boogs 2637552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Legos, wooden trains, and kind of want to hang onto some little people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637519 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 16:13:14 +0000 JCCovi 2637519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing. When we outgrow something I try to find it a good home amongst friends and family though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637494 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:03:01 +0000 looch 2637494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not planning on saving any toys, if my son desires, he can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637489 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:50:18 +0000 Bao 2637489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: My parents got rid of all of our good toys, Calico critter house, Legos, books and we all regret it! My kids play at their house a lot, and it would have been so cool to have those things for them to play with. But yeah, storing for 30 years doesn't sound fun lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637488 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:45:50 +0000 lamariniere 2637488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe Legos. My dad kept mine and now we have them. But we also have practically no storage and we will likely move several more times, so I'll have to see if it's worth it or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637487 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:26:56 +0000 youboots 2637487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything high quality wood </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637485 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:22:48 +0000 erinbaderin 2637485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably nothing. I can't really see myself storing anything for the next 30 years on the off chance grandchildren will want it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637475 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:49:22 +0000 ValentineMommy 2637475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically, if it's got batteries, it's going. If it's wood, or a classic toy, like trains or Legos, we will keep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637461 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:55:33 +0000 LemonJack 2637461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm already thinking about this even though we aren't done having kids! At a minimum I will keep the Legos (duplo and regular), Lincoln logs and/or other classic building toys, American Girl dolls and accessories, and train sets and accessories. We're gifting DD the beginning of a train set this Christmas, and I'm buying Brio items simply because I do want them to last long enough for grandchildren to use them. My parents kept our classic toys and I'm so glad they did, so I plan to do the same, even though I don't like the thought of storing it all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-toys-will-you-keep-for-the-grandkids#post-2637448 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:03:49 +0000 Bao 2637448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or just for the future...</p> <p>As my kids are entering different stages, and are now fully out of the baby stage I have been going through toys. We are completely done having kids, so now I'm trying to decide what toys I will keep for the grandkids someday and what toys I should donate/sell. I pretty much got rid of all of the tech-y type toys. We will for sure keep favorite books and Legos. Plus probably the Calico Critter house. Debating on keeping Little People and a few other things. </p> <p>What toys do you plan on keeping? </p>