We've all been there, walking around the house and all of a sudden we stand on a toy car - they seem to get everywhere, and damn, they're painful.
If your little car lover has a big collection, it can be hard to find storage for them; or maybe your tot isn't happy that they have to search through all their other toys and teddies to find the one car they really want right that moment. But with the right storage, they won't have to worry again.
Here are seven brilliant storage solutions for all those toy cars that'll fit easily into your home. Some of them even double up as a play set. The only thing you've got to do next is train your toddler to put their own toys away in the evening...
The perfect storage for those mini cars. With 80 large compartments, this box is not only great for giving those cars a home that end up in every nook and cranny in the house, but also a nice way for your little one to proudly display his collection. This is probably more suited to older children with a beloved collection of die-cast cars, rather than the ten million plastic ones they have when they're two. You can take the dividers out to make larger compartments if you need.
Size: 80 x 40cm
Material: Plywood
For play and storage in one! Holding up to 300 cars, this portable box is lightweight and unzips into a creative play area. Plus, it's super easy to clean.
Size: 28.7 x 27.94 x 28.7cm
Material: Cardboard
The perfect size storage for encouraging tots to put their toy cars away. This storage unit is practical and convenient, with six boxes that'll fit any sized car in.
Size: 60 x 63.5 x 30cm
Material: Wood with fabric bins
With a fun playmat included, this box for your little one's cars is a practical storage solution that's also a fun space for your children to play on. It even has two carry handles, making it easier for you to move.
Size: Car toy box: 15.2 x 9.9 9.9inches; play mat: 29.5 x 15.2inches
Material: Fabric
www.kidly.co.uk
This drawstring bag doubles as a playmat, so when your little one gets bored of playing with his cars on the road-print design, you can simply scopp them all up with ease.
Size: 140cm diameter
Material: 100% cotton
Machine wash at 30 degrees
3-year warranty
www.dunelm.com
This set of two colourful storage boxes is ideal for keeping your child's toy cars all together. They're spacious, and the transport design will make it easier for your little one to locate their cars, rather than emptying the entire contents of the toy box.
Size: 38 x 33 x 33cm each
Material: Fabric
With five parking levels, your little ones will love tidying away their Micro vehicles in this Park and Go playset. It even comes with 10 mini cars; it has room to store up to 45 Micro Machines (but of course you can use it for any brand of toy car you wish).
Size: 26.49 x 11.15 x 21.01cm
Material: Plastic
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