Toys can be expensive and there are so many of them your child will accumulate over time. When it comes to Christmas time there can be many toys now in the closet and while they bring joy to your child’s face, it is not practical to keep them all forever.

Although they are fun for a while, the plastic, large toy build up is not what you want in your home or the environment. Many parents just throw their toys out and unfortunately the plastic toys just end up in landfill.

Before you think about throwing the old toys out, consider if there is a local children’s hospital or charity that may like to claim them. There are always children in waiting rooms and your child’s old toy may bring a smile to their small faces.

Toy libraries are also a good way to get rid of old toys. They are also a great way to save money on toys, as there is a huge range of toys to choose from. There are more than 150 toy libraries in Victoria, not to mention the rest of the country.

You can also give your old baby toys to relatives or friends. If you know someone who is expecting, why not offer them the baby toys you have sitting there? They can only say no.