Are you tired of stepping on toys all over your floor? SAME.

Reducing toy clutter isn’t just about keeping your house clean. Too many toys can actually affect your child’s ability to have fun while playing and even their development.

A recent study from the University of Toledo in Ohio found that kids with too many toys get distracted too easily and miss out on quality playtime.

They will play with each toy longer and more creatively when they have fewer choices.

Kids will even take better care of their toys if they know they have fewer options if they break it.

Here’s how to reduce those mountains of plastic pieces and stuffed animals cluttering up your home.