Andie, I just got a couple of those big colored plastic bucket things with handles from Bunnings. Her toys are out in the dining area on a big mat because she can't get into her room if I have the baby gate closed (it's via the kitchen) But her room does have one of those shelves with the wicker baskets in the holes for other bits and pieces. A toy box would be best, but they are a bit pricey I have noticed. especially if you buy a good one.

Vic, I know how you feel with the dog! DD tries to ride ours

It seems dd is counting to 10! I almost ran off the road when she did it in the car I counted to 5 and she just continued. She doesn't do it all the time and sometimes she misses numbers etc. But I had no idea this could happen at this stage, so proud of my liitle chicken A local mobile petting zoo was at her daycare last week and they told me she was hugging the goats and sheep and kissng all the animals hahaha she loves animals.