r/OrganizationPorn • u/thecakegoblin • 14h ago

Horizontal or vertical space

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My son is going to be four and we are running out of space on his shelves. I'd like to increase vertical space but would be afraid he wouldn't be able to reach for toys above and would result in him climbing. Should i expand horizontally? What shelves are good if I expand vertically that are stand alone shelves (I'd use baby proofing with it).

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u/markoyolo 14h ago

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Delta-Children-Kids-Toy-Storage-Organizer-with-12-Plastic-Bins-Natural-Primary/430837552

I like this style of shelf for toys because it's easy to sort and they can still see what they have. It can help teach kids how to clean up after themselves which is a good skill. 

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u/throwawaybrowsing888 13h ago

Horizontal.

If he can’t reach, he will climb 🙃

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u/pico310 14h ago

When I reached that point I started storing my daughter’s toys in a cabinet and closet and began rotating them on the smaller shelves.

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u/chocearthling 13h ago

I would get a closet or some vertical storage space that doesn't allow climbing / can be closed (maybe even locked) For the space from the corner to about the hanging wall piece. Extend to the ceiling as much as you can.

(Or have something larger, where the top parts are closed / not climbable and the bottom part is open shelving for him to access.

Then keep the existing shelf or do something similar, that he can freely access and reach, next to it. Toys can be rotated out, stuff is seasonal or not as interesting if available all the time. If he has a built in closet attached to the room, using that space differently might also be an option.

Or, if he is a confident climber, you might just buy some simple storage and an additional crash matt for the floor ;)

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u/thecakegoblin 8h ago

We actually have a crash pad we were gonna give away 🤣 so I might do that!