15 Yoto Card Holder Ideas
If you have a Yoto player at home, then you probably also have Yoto cards hiding in every corner of your house.
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One minute you have a nice little stack, and the next thing you know, “The Gruffalo” and friends have taken over your living room. These cards are amazing (I wrote an entire blog post about why I love Yoto), but without a good system, they can turn into clutter really fast.
I asked my Instagram audience for their favorite Yoto card storage solutions. And they came through with some seriously smart and creative ideas! I’ve rounded up the best of the best right here in this post.
Yoto Card Holder Ideas
Yoto Card Case
This Yoto card case is what my girls have used to store their Yoto cards since the beginning. Just slide one card per slot and organize to your heart’s content. You can even use washi tape and labels to get extra organized. My girls really love having that flip-through access to browse. If you want more options of this style of storage, Pokémon card binders and sports card binders also work great! (Although note that one parent said “We bought the Yoto binder because my kids ripped through 3 knock-off ones in a matter of weeks. One year later, Yoto binder is holding strong.”)
Acrylic Card Holder
Yes, those little acrylic stands you see in fancy offices? They’re surprisingly perfect for Yoto cards! Stack it on a bookshelf or nightstand to showcase all the favorites. Bonus: They look aesthetic. Like, grown-up bookshelf meets kid-friendly content. One mom mentioned, “I have a smaller one for my younger daughter who struggles with fine motor – it works for keeping her favorites accessible and an easy corral spot when we clean up.”
Card Rings and Lamination Tabs
This Yoto card storage idea was mentioned MANY times! Cheap, cheerful, and super customizable. Attach your laminated tabs to each Yoto card (as easy as a sticker) and slip the ring through the holes. You can separate and categorize them in so many different ways! This one’s also so easy to take on the go. Toss a ring in your bag and you’re good to go.
Pencil Case
Sometimes the simplest, most budget-friendly solutions end up working the best – and in the case of Yoto card storage, the humble hard pencil case delivers. Odds are you already have one stashed in a drawer somewhere! As one mom put it, “We have tried everything. Ultimately what works best and most likely to be put back, is a pencil case.” Another shared, “My kids are little and have a hard time putting them in the binder. So we toss them in an old pencil box and it works!”
Academic Pocket Chart
You know those hanging pocket charts teachers use for vocabulary words or counting the 100 days of school? They’re perfect for displaying Yoto cards. Hang it on the back of a door, closet, or even the playroom wall. Kids can see every card at a glance and easily pick what they want.
Playing Card Holders
Okay, this one was a fun idea! You know those wooden card holders people/kids use to help hold their playing cards? They’re ALSO ideal for holding Yoto cards upright. Just slot them in, and your kids can easily see and choose what they want. It’s like a tiny Yoto gallery!
Two Slot Plastic Card Holder
If a larger collection is overwhelming for little ones to manage, this mom shared, “My big kids just use the binder. For my 3 year old I take out a handful of her cards and put them in the two slot plastic card holder. She gets to pick and it’s easy for her to get them out but she doesn’t have access to ALL the cards.” This two-slot card holder is sturdy and easy to get cards in and out of – perfect for little hands!
Recycled Cases
I absolutely loved these ideas! Not only are you keeping something out of the trash, but how creative! One mom said, “We upcycle Extra chewing gum plastic cases to hold Yoto cards. Perfectly holds 6-8 cards and is essentially free.” Another mom shared, “one of my friends has them in a mint tin. Perfect size!” (P.S. I tested out our Yoto cards in an Altodid tin and it was VERY tight – the bottom card was extremely hard to get out).
Soap Container
This soap container is the PERFECT size for a stack of Yoto cards! For just $1, you can’t beat just giving this option a try, if you have been needing a new option for Yoto card storage.
Bottle Drying Rack
“We use an old Boon bottle drying rack (one of the grass ones)” said one mom. I have been out of the baby stage for a bit, but I remember when these bottle drying racks came out and thought they were genius! And, I can always get behind the idea of reusing a household item – especially when the cards can nestle so nicely inside.
Yoto Travel Case
My girls have used this travel case for travel, but it didn’t occur to me that this would be the perfect everyday Yoto card storage container. One mom shared, “My younger child has done well with the Yoto mini travel case because everything can fit inside: headphones, yoto, cards, charger, etc. It has kept us from losing things!” Plus, if you do head out on a trip, everything is already ready and packed.
Magnetic Cards
“Magnets stuck to the back of the cards, magnetic boards on the wall.” is what one mom shared on how she keeps tabs on her Yoto cards. I love how versatile this option is! You could store these cards on the fridge or any magnetic surface for easy access to kids.
Wooden Yoto Holder
Multiple moms messaged me saying they use and love this version (very similar to the acrylic option, just a different feel) – and that they usually opted into mounting it on the wall.
Mini Backpack Keychain
How cute is this! I think this would be my girls’ top pick of Yoto card storage just by looks and cuteness alone. Plus, I love how easy this one would be to travel with – just clip onto a backpack. The mom who shared this one said, “This mini backpack is basically the exact size of the Yoto cards and they fit perfectly inside. The kids are great about putting them inside when they swap!” I ordered one to try (much to my 8 year old’s delight!) and it works great – you can also squeeze the Yoto Mini inside although it’s a bit tight.
Mesh Zipper Bags
I know these bags are a huge hit – and for good reason – they definitely speak to my organizational heart! And if you happen to have a set, it sounds like the smallest bag is perfet for Yoto cards and a great option for younger kids with a smaller subset of cards.
And if you don’t have any fancy system and it works for you, than you’ve found the best system! One mom shared, “I’ve tried similar organization tools for the cards and my ‘very organized’ heart loves the idea but the kids don’t ever feel the same way. And it never really works. The cards always end up the same just in a pile or thrown in their case. But they don’t have a problem finding their cards so I’ve realized it’s not important to them and they are doing just fine without a fancy organizational system!”
How do you store your Yoto cards? Leave a comment below – I’d love to hear!
