Toys Under the Couch

Thia · 01-02-2009, 10:04 AM

Anyone have any tips for keeping toys from getting under the couch? I am tired of tears b/c a loved toy is now trapped. I am tired of getting down on hands and knees to sweep out from under. And I never get just the toys, but the dust bunnies that have been reproducing which means it turns into a need for cleaning. Sigh. We have hardwood floors and toys slide under there like and ice skater across the ice. Any tips appreciated.

JoyGal · 01-02-2009, 12:57 PM

Under the couch is actually where we keep the toys

I got a plastic container low enough to slide it underneath. Works out great really, I pull it out in the morning for dd to play with all day, then just toss everything inside and slide it back under in the evening. Makes picking up a breeze! Maybe you have a container you can put there to prevent the toys from going under? Or if your couches have a little skirt around the bottom you could sew a small stitch in the corners to prevent them from flipping up or in so easily?

NayneeNoo · 01-02-2009, 02:21 PM

How much space is there between the bottom of your couch and the floor?

SouthPaw · 01-02-2009, 02:37 PM

i just use a dustmop to sweep everything out

klpmommy · 01-03-2009, 06:18 AM

I hand the big kids a stick & make them get toys out for me.

NayneeNoo · 01-03-2009, 06:42 AM

I was asking about the space because when we had our old couch, I put a pool noodle underneath at the front and it kept toys from being able to go underneath.

JoyGal · 01-03-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NayneeNoo

I was asking about the space because when we had our old couch, I put a pool noodle underneath at the front and it kept toys from being able to go underneath.

That's a really good idea!

Thia · 01-05-2009, 11:23 AM

There isn't a ton os space, but I think a pool noodle might work! Thanks!

01-02-2009, 10:04 AM	#1
Thia Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 3,755	Toys Under the Couch Anyone have any tips for keeping toys from getting under the couch? I am tired of tears b/c a loved toy is now trapped. I am tired of getting down on hands and knees to sweep out from under. And I never get just the toys, but the dust bunnies that have been reproducing which means it turns into a need for cleaning. Sigh. We have hardwood floors and toys slide under there like and ice skater across the ice. Any tips appreciated. __________________ ~Thia~ Wife & Mother Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10

01-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: Toys Under the Couch Under the couch is actually where we keep the toys I got a plastic container low enough to slide it underneath. Works out great really, I pull it out in the morning for dd to play with all day, then just toss everything inside and slide it back under in the evening. Makes picking up a breeze! Maybe you have a container you can put there to prevent the toys from going under? Or if your couches have a little skirt around the bottom you could sew a small stitch in the corners to prevent them from flipping up or in so easily? __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

01-02-2009, 02:21 PM	#3
NayneeNoo Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: PA Posts: 4,349	Re: Toys Under the Couch How much space is there between the bottom of your couch and the floor? __________________ ~Amy - ISFJ Wife to Matthew (3-13-04) - ENTP Mom to Hope (8-26-04) - ESP Connor, held for a short time (2-2-07) Aubrey (6-30-09) Luke (4-18-11) Jackson (4-24-15) Parker (4-24-15)

01-02-2009, 02:37 PM	#4
SouthPaw Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,872	Re: Toys Under the Couch i just use a dustmop to sweep everything out __________________ INTP Wife to: Mr. Aerospace Mommy to: Ballerina (8) Jester (7) Speedracer (6) Flying Squirrel (August '14)

01-03-2009, 06:18 AM	#5
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: Toys Under the Couch I hand the big kids a stick & make them get toys out for me.

01-03-2009, 06:42 AM	#6
NayneeNoo Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: PA Posts: 4,349	Re: Toys Under the Couch I was asking about the space because when we had our old couch, I put a pool noodle underneath at the front and it kept toys from being able to go underneath. __________________ ~Amy - ISFJ Wife to Matthew (3-13-04) - ENTP Mom to Hope (8-26-04) - ESP Connor, held for a short time (2-2-07) Aubrey (6-30-09) Luke (4-18-11) Jackson (4-24-15) Parker (4-24-15)

01-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#8
Thia Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 3,755	Re: Toys Under the Couch There isn't a ton os space, but I think a pool noodle might work! Thanks! __________________ ~Thia~ Wife & Mother Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10

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