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What is a Toy Swap?
A Toy Swap is an exchange of used toys. Toy Swaps can take on many different forms and result in a variety of benefits.
Using the Toyago Toy Swap platform offers the ADDED BONUS of MAKING MONEY as a Toy Swap Host or Advocate.
The Case for Toy Swaps
Reasons you should consider hosting or participating in a Toy Swap.
1. Make Money
Not all Toy Swaps make you money, but Toyago can help with that.
Learn more about that HERE.
2. Battle Boredom
Let’s face it. Kids get bored easily. Here are some shocking facts about kids and boredom:
- A child’s enthusiasm for a toy can fade in as little as 36 days!
- 20% of parents reported their kids lost interest after just 11 hours of playtime!
- 8% said boredom kicked in in less than an hour!
3. Preserve the Planet
We’re all trying to play our part to help the environment. Here are some other facts about toys and the environment.
- The $90B (USD) global toy market is a major contributor of waste.
- 80% of all toys end up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.
- 1 in 3 parents admit to tossing toys that are still in perfect working order.
4. Other Benefits
Toy Swaps won’t save the world, but they do have other benefits. These include:
- Saving Money
- Fostering Community
- Encouraging Sharing
- Teaching Values
- Curbing Consumption
Types of Toy Swaps
Here’s a few Toy Swap ideas to get you thinking, but the possibilities are endless and totally customizable!
Quick and Casual
Gather a group of friends or neighbors. Meet in a backyard or living room. No need to get fancy. Keep it simple and low stress!
Community Event
Engage a larger group. Secure a community center, school gym, or park. Think craft stations, face painting, and food vendors. Go big or go home!
Fundraiser
Support a meaningful cause. Turn your Toy Swap into a fundraiser. Goodbye, silent auction. Hello, Toyago Toy Swap!
Educate
Create a hands-on learning experience. Promote principles of a circular economy and sharing. Kids learn, you earn!
Party Time
Excellent! A perfect excuse for a wine night or kid-free evening. Choose a theme and make it festive.
Let's Get You Started
Create a Toyago Account.
Register to create your secure login and gain access to Toyago’s easy-to-use Toy Swap platform. Take the first step in your journey to a better tomorrow for you, your kids and our planet.
Toyago’s simple tools will help you customize a Toy Swap tailored to your schedule and personality. Download a FREE Best Practices Guide for a clear path forward to a successful Toy Swap.
