@Natasha_Jay As an Early Intervention provider who goes from home to home, it is my opinion that kids have way to many toys. It actually impacts their ability to attend to task. There's just too much toy noise.
@Ponygirl @Natasha_Jay There's a minimalist YouTuber I watch sometimes who has two young sons. They've got a sensible number of toys, the ones they grow out of get donated as soon as they're done and while still in good condition, rather than cluttering the place up, and the boys seem perfectly happy with the toys and books and puzzles etc they have. But good gravy you should see the comments she gets that her kids are "deprived" because their rooms aren't crammed floor to ceiling with toys.

@beecycling @Ponygirl @Natasha_Jay we keep it sensible at home too, only a few toys at a time (rotate them as needed) and it works great. But sometimes it does look... empty 😅

I must confess I do buy a lot of books for my toddler, but likewise they are rotated to avoid too much stuff (this is our current selection, on a low table for her to grab as she wishes).

I am intrigued, mind sharing the YouTubers channel?

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