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apansey87apansey87 member
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So we are in the beginning planning stages for our playroom. My husband is a project management fanatic so I am forced to put together this elaborate plan, which I know has it's benefits but I tend to think is unnecessary. Of course, it will keep me in check budget wise because I love to buy cute things! LOL

My question for y'all is this: based on your experiences, what would you include in a dream playroom for your 6 month to 2 year old? Beyond that? I'd like to create a space that would potentially grow with her, but my husband usually has to change job locations every several years so the next 18 months are my main focus. I love pintrest but most of the ideas seem "older".

Also, any special toys/things I should think about?

Thanks!
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    Smudges*MomSmudges*Mom member

    This is a tiny detail, but for storage bins, if you can get/buy/make bins that you can put pictures (of the contents) on, it will help you help your daughter learn to find and pick-up her own toys.

    I would  include a kitchen play area and so

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    missymomissymo member
    A little table and chair set is essential to our playroom! Whether it's for coloring or a tea party, it gets used constantly.

    An easel is also a must. We have one with a chalk side, a dry erase side, and a roll of paper that can be draped

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    salt78salt78 member
    One thing I just did in B's playroom that she really seems to like is purchased a circus tent at Ikea and put a soft mat in there, pillows, stuffies and some books. It's like a little nook where she can go in and lounge and look at her books.
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    Also I would do a Google search for Montessori playroom. Lots of good ideas!!
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    apansey87apansey87 member

    These are awesome ideas! I never thought to google daycare/preschool/Montessori setups but that is brilliant. I also really like the idea of a reading nook. I had found a pin of 3 bookcases with a bench but that seems too grown up for now.

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    I want to get her a play kitchen for her first birthday. I'll be getting a kiddie pool with plastic balls now. Is o
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    I'm on mobile, so I did not see that your child is one. I agree an easel is probably not needed now. My kid did not show much interest in coloring or painting until she was almost 2.

    The reading nook idea a PP suggested is a must, though!

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    imagemissymo:
    I'm on mobile, so I did not see that your child is one. I agree an easel is probably not needed now. My kid did not show
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    I just finished my DS's playroom.  It's bedroom size so not really big and has an angular wall.  I bought an 8 cubbie shelving unit from Ikea and then put fabric bins in it. I laid it sideways so that they are only stacked 2 high.  I put

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    This is what we have in my daughter's playroom:

     

    -chalkboard/dry erase easel (we have the Step2 Easel for Two)

    -play kitchen with food and cart

    -toddler chair and reading nook, baskets for her books next to her cha

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