5 of the best outdoor toy box solutions
Things beginning to look a tad messy around the backyard? Might be time for an outdoor toy box.
Scooters, trikes, balls, cars, chalk and dolls …. if there’s one things kids do well, it’s leaving a trail of play destruction behind after having a great time! If your yard looks like Toy Story’s Sid lives there, it might be time for a solution to keep all of the play debris under control with an outdoor toy box!
2024’s top outdoor toy boxes
- Gardeon Outdoor Storage Box, $185.95, Myer (here’s why)
- Gardeon Outdoor Storage Box and Bench, $123.95, Amazon AU (here’s why)
- Gardeon 2 Seat Wooden Outdoor Storage Bench, $188.95 (was $209.95), Myer (here’s why)
The best outdoor toy boxes in 2024
1. Gardeon Outdoor Storage Box
from $185.95 at Myer
Best for larger outdoor toys and pool toys
It may look like a stylish storage box – perfect for putting away all of those toys laying outside – but also doubles as a bench! That’s handy for putting on toddler shoes and slapping on sunscreen, right? Then lift up the seat and you have ample storage space with an interior that is water-resistant so that all those toys remain dry and protected from the rain and other sources of moisture.
Key features:
- Quality fir wood construction
- Perfect for indoors and outdoors
- Bench and storage box
- All-weather use
- Slat design
- Strong construction
- 304 stainless steel hinges
- Water-resistant interior
- Sturdy handle
- Easy assembly
Available at:
- $185.95 from Myer
2. Gardeon Outdoor Storage Box and Bench
from $123.95 at Amazon AU
Best for storing bigger toys
This Gardeon Outdoor Storage Box is just perfect for toy storage both outdoors and indoors. With a large storage capacity of 490L, you can fit trikes and everything in this bad boy. Made of durable and weather-resistant PP material, the box won’t rust and can stand up to that robust kid-use with ease. It is also easy to assemble with no tools required.
Key features:
- Outdoor and indoor use
- Large storage capacity
- Doubles up as bench seat
- Eco-friendly PP material
- Lockable lid
- Aluminium hinge
- Inner lid stopper
- Easy assembly (no tools required)
- Weather-resistant
- Rust-free
Available at:
- $123.95 from Amazon AU
3. Gardeon 2 Seat Wooden Outdoor Storage Bench
from $188.95 (usually $209.95) at Myer
Best for stylish and modern homes
This stylish and functional toy storage bench will work for your patio, backyard or even inside! The lid is easy to lift up for little fingers, and the bench seat is a comfy spot for you to watch them play. And the best part is, that when they’re done, you can pop all the toys back into the storage and out of sight!
Key features:
- 2 Seater storage bench
- Suitable for outdoor/ indoor
- Beautiful natural wooden colour
- Sturdy wooden construction
- Pre-treated slats for longer lifespan
- Comfortable backseat
- Curved in handle design
- Great storage space under seat
- Strong hinge support
- High quality hardware
- Easy to lift up
Available at:
- $188.95 (usually $209.95) from Myer
4. Gardeon Outdoor Lockable Storage Box 290L in Black
from $84.95 (usually $88.95) at Myer
Best for storing big outdoor toys
Got lots of toys outside? With a large storage capacity of 290L, this box is perfect for storing all of the kids outdoor toys. Made of durable and weather-resistant pp material, the box does not rust and can stand up to that robust kid-use with ease. The integrated wheels and handles make it easy to move around as you clean or play in different areas.
Key features:
- Large storage capacity
- Lockable lid
- Wheels and handles
- Heavy-duty polyethylene material
- Weather-resistant, rust-free
- Easy assembly
- Material: PPO
Available at:
- $84.95 (usually $88.95) from Myer
5. VEVOR Deck Box
from $258.13 at Amazon AU
Best for toys on the move
Made of rustproof, waterproof and sun-protective PP material, this toy storage box is built to last! Thanks to the large weight capacity of 70 kg, you can feel free to sit or put drinks and snacks on it with assurance that all will be well. With the built-in handles, it’s effortless for you to carry the box to various places, such as the yard, front porch, and garden, etc.
Key features:
- Lockable lid enhances safety for your belongings
- All-weather PP material for durable use
- Easy to move due to the light weight and recessed handles
- Can be used as a stool, storage bin, side table
- Exquisite wood grain appearance adds natural touch
- Ideal for backyard, garden, farm, poolside, etc
- Easy to assemble with just clicks
- Waterproof surface for simple cleaning
Available at:
- $258.13 from Amazon AU
Toy storage and organisation hacks from declutter expert and mummy blogger Steph Pase
To tackle toy organisation in your home, Steph has created this easy step-by-step plan of attack for Bounty Parents. See her tips below …
Day 1: Declutter – sort/ donate/ throw out
The first step when organising any space is to declutter, we don’t want to be organising junk or broken toys that we don’t need.
Day 2: Organise toys/ things into Categories/ Activity Zones
When it comes to organising any section of your home it always helps to place items into categories. For toys these categories will be like the following:
- Baby Toys
- Soft Toys
- Dolls
- Lego
- Blocks
- Dress Up
- Games
- Play Sets
- Cars
- Role Play
Day 3: Plan Your Storage
It is so important to plan out your storage. You don’t want to go and buy all these containers and baskets and end up not being able to use them. I always measure spaces and research different options out there for each category I want to store. For example, larger items like soft toys will most likely need bigger storage than lego pieces.
Day 4: Grab the Products You Need
Once you have decided on your toy storage it is time to purchase them! I usually visit my local Bunnings or jump online to find storage that will work for each item.
