I swear by these affordable storage solutions to organize my kids' toys, clothes, and stuffed animals — they're cute, durable, and cut down on clutter

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• 3 Sprouts offers a storage system that is cute, well-made, and has a wide range of uses.
• The storage bins and boxes, stroller organizers, and toy chests are adorned with colorful animal appliqué patterns that can be mixed and matched.
• I've amassed a collection of these versatile storage solutions to hold everything from blankets, dress-up clothes, toys, and stuffed animals.

Over the past four and a half years of being a parent, trial-and-error marathons have led me to collect many things. First there were bottles and baby carriers during the newborn stage, then slightly different looking and sized shoes during the early walking days. Most recently, I muddled my way through finding just the right kids' bedsheets for my daughter's nap time cot at pre-K.

One of the collectibles I discovered early on and stuck with? 3 Sprouts storage solutions.

I had been coveting 3 Sprouts gear since I noticed an adorable giraffe hanging wall organizer on my young niece's closet door. I was pregnant at the time and appreciated the practical and design-friendly choice to build the multitiered system around the animal's long neck. It blended in well with the room, which otherwise had no discernible theme, and was fun and simple and bright.

After my daughter was born and as soon as we had collected enough toys to warrant a container, I invested in a sheep toy chest and an elephant bin for dress-up clothes (to start).

Something that I really appreciate about these storage options is that the designs are all variations on a theme. They all have the same background — a neutral canvas made out of stiff or flexible polyester, depending on the product — plus a bright animal appliqué. They range from the aforementioned giraffes, sheep, and elephants to the arguably more exotic hedgehogs, llamas, and unicorns. This allows for each piece to be a little unique while maintaining the same aesthetic.

Even more, 3 Sprouts won't break the bank. They are thin and malleable so not completely indestructible but can withstand the daily physical abuse of two children under 5, leaving me in the happy zone midway between feeling not particularly precious about any of them but also not worrying about having wasted my money.

Below are the four 3 Sprouts storage solutions we use at home and how we've incorporated them:Read the original article on Insider