如何選擇適齡的玩具收納與展示櫃？
常常有人說，一踏進我們家，完全感覺不出來是一個有兩個小孩的房子——總是整整齊齊，收納井然有序。
其實，從孩子出生開始，當媽媽的我們都竭盡所能地研究如何收納孩子的玩具和教具。一方面是希望孩子能夠主動地去拿玩具，另一方面也是希望家裡能維持應有的秩序。
我也不例外，從基本的 IKEA Kallax 四格櫃、八格櫃，到小型開放式書架、旋轉書櫃、IKEA Trofast 系列、IKEA Billy 系列，一直到各種開放式玩具櫃和書架，我都親自使用過。
在這裡，我想簡單分析如何根據孩子的年齡，挑選最適合的玩具展示櫃及收納方式！
🌟 0-1.5歲的孩子：
這個年紀的孩子主要是爬行和學習走路，建議使用 IKEA Kallax 四格櫃，之後可延伸到八格櫃。初期可以一次放四種玩具，後期逐漸增加到八種，避免一次放太多，讓孩子能專注於一種玩法。如果孩子膩了，再替換新的玩具。此外，一些適合零歲開始的開放式玩具也很適合擺放，例如 Moluk Oogi。
🌟 1.5-3歲的孩子：
這個年紀的孩子已經會走路，手部動作發展更完善，但可能不太會自己找玩具來玩，因此建議使用 開放式玩具櫃，讓孩子能夠清楚看到玩具內容，比起 IKEA 八格櫃更具彈性，避免玩具尺寸受限。
另外，這個時期的孩子開始對書產生興趣，建議使用 小型開放式書架，高度略高於孩子，方便拿取。此外，家裡也不宜擺太滿，讓孩子有足夠的空間活動。
🌟 3-5歲的孩子：
這時期的孩子開始喜歡混搭不同種類的玩具，建議使用 IKEA Trofast 抽屜式收納櫃，可分類擺放較零碎的玩具，例如 積木、磁力片、德寶積木 等，也可搭配層板擺放較常玩的單一玩具。
這個時期孩子的閱讀興趣也在增加，可以考慮 旋轉書櫃 或 大型開放式書架，透過視覺刺激提升閱讀興趣。
🌟 5歲以上的孩子：
幼稚園後，孩子的遊戲方式更自由，喜歡混搭不同玩具。例如家中有許多 動物模型、木人偶、小布偶、小鼠、造景物件 等小玩具，若收在抽屜內可能不會主動拿取，因此建議使用 立牆瘦窄玩具櫃，擺放時美觀且方便拿取。
🌟 7歲以上的孩子：
上小學後，孩子玩玩具的時間變少，興趣轉向 桌遊、手工藝、美勞 等活動，建議使用 抽屜式玩具櫃 搭配 立牆式玩具架，以簡潔俐落的方式收納較少但更精選的玩具。
How to Choose the Right Toy Storage and Display Shelf for Your Child?
P
eople often tell me that stepping into our house, they can’t believe we have two kids—the space is always neat and well-organized!
Since my children were born, I’ve been researching the best ways to store toys and educational materials. The goal is twofold: to encourage kids to take out and play with their toys independently, and to maintain order in the home.
Over the years, I have tried IKEA Kallax (4-cube and 8-cube shelves), small open bookshelves, rotating bookshelves, IKEA Trofast, IKEA Billy, and various open toy shelves.
Here’s my guide to selecting the best toy storage solutions for different age groups!
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Ages 0-1.5 years
At this stage, babies focus on crawling and learning to walk. I recommend using the IKEA Kallax 4-cube shelf, which can later expand to an 8-cube version. Start with four toy options and gradually increase to eight, but avoid overcrowding. Babies play with one toy at a time, so a small selection keeps them engaged. If they get bored, rotate in new toys.
Some great open-ended toys for this age include Moluk Oogi.
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Ages 1.5-3 years
At this stage, children can walk and have better hand coordination but might not naturally seek out toys to play with. An open toy shelf helps them visually identify what’s available, unlike the fixed-size compartments of the IKEA 8-cube shelf, which may not fit all toys.
Since toddlers also start enjoying books, opt for a small open bookshelf that’s slightly taller than them, making books easy to reach. Keep the play area spacious, as kids at this age love to run, jump, and explore.
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Ages 3-5 years
By now, kids enjoy mixing different toys in creative play. A Trofast storage system with drawers is ideal for sorting smaller toys like building blocks, magnetic tiles, and Duplo. Add shelves for displaying frequently used toys.
Their growing interest in books makes rotating bookshelves or larger open bookshelves great choices, as visual exposure encourages reading.
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Ages 5+ years
Older preschoolers start using toys in mixed and creative ways. If your home has lots of small figurines, wooden dolls, miniature animals, and diorama pieces, they might go unnoticed if stored in drawers. Instead, consider a narrow wall-mounted toy shelf, which keeps them visible yet organized.
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Ages 7+ years
By the time kids start school, they spend less time playing with toys and more on board games, crafts, and creative projects. A drawer-style toy cabinet paired with a wall-mounted toy rack provides a clean and efficient way to store fewer but more specialized toys.
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Bonus: Why I Constantly Rearrange the Playroom?
My husband often asks why I keep rearranging our playroom. The answer is simple: just as toys should be age-appropriate, so should storage solutions! By adjusting our toy shelves periodically, I encourage my kids to fully engage with their toys, ensuring our purchases are worthwhile.
📸 Below are photos of my playroom transformations—from Taiwan to the U.S., across three homes! Let me know in the comments if you need tips on toy organization—I’d love to help! ❤️
