I’m a big fan of space saving devices, so I really like this Little Tikes Fold Away Climber. Though it drives my significant other nuts, I have always thought that children should have a variety of toys in various spots in the house; I should rephrase that to…all over the house.

I’ve never been one to claim that we don’t have room for this or that. So we’ve had easels on the balcony and toys all over the living room. We have toys in the kitchen and in the bathrooms too!

But I also understand the need for adult space, which is why I like things that can be packed away. This climber with a slide, basketball hoop and climbing wall is great for use indoors or out and can be set up in a minute. As we lived in a rather small apartment when my son was a toddler, this is exactly the sort of thing that worked well for us since it could be hauled outside to a grassy spot or patio and then carried back indoors. On rainy or cold days it can be set up inside without taking too much space and then packed away again.