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Baskets and bins

Baskets and bins for toys, diapers, and blankets.

Woven rope storage baskets with plush toys and blankets on low nursery shelvesBaskets
  • 24models tracked
  • $12 to $229price range

Baskets and bins by budget

The 21 baskets and bins with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $427
Mid-range$42 to $797
Splurge$79 and up7

All 24 baskets and bins

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareMachine washablePersonalized
3 Sprouts Closet Dividers6.5 in x 3.9 in (each divider); 8 dividers per set $12.99✕?
Cloud Island Coiled Rope Storage Bin Large, Fox10 x 12 x 12 in $29.99✕?
Cloud Island Woven Medium Basket10 x 12 x 12 inNo lid or lift-off lid $26.99✕?
Crate & Kids Felt Shelf Storage Bins (Bear, Cat, Bunny)single bin; sets of 4 also sold $49✕✕
Crate & Kids Giraffe Rattan Floor Storage Basket $139?✕
Crate & Kids Nella Quarry Grey Organic Cotton Floor Storage Bin with HandlesPersonalized $55✕✓
Crate & Kids Outline Sage XL Toy Storage Bin with Lid $229?✕
Crate & Kids Quilted Iceberg Green Reversible Floor Storage BinPersonalized $69✕✓
Crate & Kids Wicker Cloud Floor Storage Basket $109?✕
Crate & Kids Wonderful Wicker Natural Large Changing Table Basket with HandlesLarge (small version sold separately); single or set of 4 $52?✕
IKEA LILLÅKRE Basket, braided20 x 20 cm and 30 x 30 cm (about 7.9 and 11.8 in), washableMachine washable –✓?
IKEA TROFAST Mesh storage box16 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 9 in (light green-gray, item 905.300.81); other sizes exist $12??
Lorena Canals Basket Mushroom $105✕?
Lorena Canals Cotton Bubbly Basket1' x 1' x 1' $69✕?
Lorena Canals Honey Pot BasketØ 11" x 10" $85✕?
Lorena Canals Mama Turtle Basket7" x 2' 3" x 1' 6" $189✕?
Lorena Canals Set of Mini Baskets3" x 9" x 5" - 3" x 8" x 5" $79✕?
Mushie Storage PocketwashableMachine washable $21✓?
Oeuf Large Market Basket20 in wide x 12 in tall $42??
Oeuf Small Market Basket9.5 in wide x 6.3 in tall $20??
Parker Baby Co. Rope Cube Storage BasketwashableMachine washable $30✓?
Pehr Pom Pom Hide Away BasketSmall, Large $46✕?
Pottery Barn Kids LoveShackFancy Prairie Wildflower StorageToy Dump 16 dia x 16 in (2.5 lb); Utility Basket 12 dia x 9 in (1.75 lb) –✕✕
Pottery Barn Kids Quinn Storage Collection (white-washed baskets)many pieces: lidded basket 14x10x6, medium 12x12x6, large 12x12x9, wide 21x12x9, tapered oval 22.25x18x12.25, lidded und –?✕

Baskets and bins by the numbers

The 24 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$12 to $229; the middle half $29.99 to $85 (21 of 24 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Personalized2 of 9 that list it
  • Machine washable3 of 16 that list it

What to look for in baskets and bins

The range across every decor piece here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

TROFAST Mesh storage box
$12middle $52$229

Typical: $29.99 to $85. 21 of 24 list it. Lowest price: TROFAST Mesh storage box.

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Questions about baskets and bins

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable nursery basket?

The IKEA TROFAST Mesh storage box at $12 list price, of the 24 we track.

What should I look for in toy storage?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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