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Exploring a toy library in Adelaide is like unlocking a treasure trove of fun, learning, and eco-friendly parenting solutions. 

They’re the ultimate parenting hack and community hub, by letting families borrow toys rather than purchase them. Just imagine endless options for keeping kids entertained without constantly adding to your home’s clutter. From puzzles to imaginative playsets and beyond, toy libraries have something to suit every age and interest.

Sustainability

Parenting is no small feat – it’s messy, expensive, and, let’s face it, chaotic at times...no, most of the time.

But what if you could lighten the load for at least your wallet, and also help the planet? Enter: preloved stuff. From second-hand toys to thrifted baby gear, preloved finds are the ultimate parenting hack for eco-conscious families!

Sustainability

Perth parents, feeling stuck in the endless toy buying cycle? 

Enter toy libraries! They are a brilliant lifehack for families to access a wide variety of toys without breaking the bank. 

By borrowing toys, you can rotate playthings, reduce waste, and give your precious kiddos access to new and exciting stuff all at the same time! Whether your little one loves puzzles, ride-on cars, or building blocks, there’s something for every child at a toy library.

Sustainability

Did you know that if everyone bought just one used item instead of new this year, we would save 5.7B of CO2 emissions? That’s equal to half a million cars being taken off the road for an entire year. But circulating toys and clothing is no new feat - it’s a pillar of the circular economy, an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials. Designed to minimise waste and move away from our enormously wasteful norms, the circular economy helps us rethink consumerism as a society while benefiting the environment. 

Toys

All parents know that toys can enrich play, helping children develop their imagination while supporting their cognitive skills. But with nearly 80% of all new toys ending up in landfills, and skyrocketing living costs, more and more parents are opting for preloved toys and clothes for their children. But is it okay to buy secondhand toys and are there things we should be mindful of safety-wise? Here’s what you need to know. 

Sassybae

If you're the type of parent who's still recovering from the last toy-store spree or another wardrobe refresh for the kids, October is about to be your new best friend. 

Why? Because it’s also known as Buy Nothing New Month, where we say goodbye to mindless spending and hello to sustainability!

Parenting

“Am I a bad parent if I don’t like playing with my kids?”

Whether you’re suffering fromDepleted Mother Syndrome (DMS) or simply don’t enjoy playing with your children, lots of mums and dads have found themselves Googling the above statement with some even admitting they don’t enjoy playing with their kids on social media.

Organisation

Getting a fresh and drama-free start to the morning might nearly be the pinnacle of parenting because the reality is, most of us are scrambling around before the school run trying to find the ingredients needed for breakfast for the family. 

Home Life

Most busy parents know that doing the laundry in a household is like trying to bail water from a boat with a hole in it. No matter how much you scoop out, more water keeps creeping in. Just as you think you've caught up on that mega pile of laundry, another wave of filthy piles comes crashing in, reminding you that the chore is never truly done!

Sustainability

Hands up, how many of you purchase far more toys than your kiddos actually need? 

With precious children who deserve the world, we’re all guilty of overconsumption when it comes to spoiling our favourite littles even when most of us have heard that less is more. But if your home, wallet and sanity are taking a hit from the excessive amount of toys around, you’ll be shocked to hear just how badly they affect the environment too.

Parenting

Research suggests that there are various benefits to including chores as part of your child’s daily routine. From cleaning up their toys to putting their dirty clothes in the hamper, children who learn to clean from a young age may exhibit more responsibility, higher self-esteem and improved emotional regulation. But even when you’ve set great goals at the beginning of the year, by now it may have gone a little… well….south. So when you’ve asked your youngest to tidy up their toys for the umpteenth time without much success, actually making it happen is easier said than done. And doing it yourself just seems brutally unjust doesn’t it? (But…. if you must succum to doing it mostly yourself, here’s how).

Food

One of the cold hard truths of parenting is that we’re always in the kitchen. Whether we’re thinking of meals, preparing meals, cleaning up after meals, or simply hiding away from the chaos of it all with a bar of chocolate, life seems to revolve around eating. And after a long day when you can’t wait to hit the hay, the last thing you want to be doing is fishing out recipes in that magazine, blog, insta post or link that someone sent you to prepare yet another dinner. Aussie parents need to be more savvy with their meals and utilise an easier way for recipe organisation!