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Toy Selection Guide

Not sure what toys to send?

This guide walks you through everything you need to know, including toy requirements, quality standards, size limits, and real examples.

Most toys are easy to evaluate. If the toy is clean, complete, age-appropriate, and fits inside a standard FlipJoy bag, it's probably a great candidate.

How Many Toys Do I Need?

one-time swap

Swap 10 toys
each flip

Monthly 6-Month, and Flexible Plans

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one-time swap

Choose between 5 and 10 toys each flip

One-Time Swaps

Need Toys To Start?

Add a ‘FlipJoy Starter Collection’ at signup. You’ll receive 10 toys to begin your first rotation. The toys are yours to keep, rotate, and swap in future FlipJoy rotations.

After signing up, email info@flipjoytoys.com if you’d like to add a Starter Collection to your first rotation.

What Toys can I send?

Most toys intended for children ages 6 months through 5 years are welcome at FlipJoy.

A Few toys we cannot accept

We do have a few safety, sanitation, or special-category restrictions. Please find the toys we cannot accept below:

Plush/Fabric Toys
Plush/Fabric Toys
Used Bath Toys
Used Bath Toys
Teething Toys
Teething Toys
Recalled Toys
Recalled Toys
Holiday Specific Toys
Holiday Specific Toys
Religious Items
Religious Items
Personalized/Monogrammed Toys
Personalized/Monogrammed Toys
Used Arts & Crafts Supplies/Kits
Used Arts & Crafts Supplies/Kits
Games/Puzzles Not In Their Original Box
Moraga

Quality Check

Please aim to provide toys you’d be happy to receive for your own children. We accept toys that are “Good” or better quality.

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Accepted

Normal signs of play are perfectly okay. Toys should be clean, functional, and ready for another family to enjoy.

 

 

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Not Accepted

Toys with safety concerns, significant damage, or missing or broken pieces should not be included in your swap.

 

Group Toys For Meaningful Play

To help every FlipJoy swap feel exciting and valuable, we ask that toys be grouped in a way that creates complete, meaningful play experiences.

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Delivered to Your Door
Delivered to Your Door

No researching, shopping, or organizing required.

 

Thoughtfully Curated
Thoughtfully Curated

A balanced variety of toys selected for your child’s age and stage.

 

Keep Toy Sets Together

If a toy was designed to be played with certain pieces, please include those pieces whenever possible.

 

 

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Delivered to Your Door
Delivered to Your Door

No researching, shopping, or organizing required.

 

Thoughtfully Curated
Thoughtfully Curated

A balanced variety of toys selected for your child’s age and stage.

 

Group Small Toys Together

Individual small items may not meet the $10 minimum value on their own. Toys can be grouped together to create meaningful play value and meet FlipJoy’s toy guidelines.

 

Size Check

The group of toys you are sending in should fit comfortably inside a standard FlipJoy bag. Our FlipJoy bag is the size of 1.5 standard kitchen trashbags.

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Delivered to Your Door
Delivered to Your Door

No researching, shopping, or organizing required.

 

Thoughtfully Curated
Thoughtfully Curated

A balanced variety of toys selected for your child’s age and stage.

 

Perfect Fit

If a toy was designed to be played with certain pieces, please include those pieces whenever possible.

 

 

More Engaging Play
More Engaging Play

Rotating toys help little ones rediscover curiosity and novelty.

 

Flexible for Real Family Life
Flexible for Real Family Life

Skip anytime, swap when ready, and choose the plan that fits your family.

 

Delivered to Your Door
Delivered to Your Door

No researching, shopping, or organizing required.

 

Thoughtfully Curated
Thoughtfully Curated

A balanced variety of toys selected for your child’s age and stage.

 

Too Large

Individual small items may not meet the $10 minimum value on their own. Toys can be grouped together to create meaningful play value and meet FlipJoy’s toy guidelines.

 

Rules of the Bag

01. Pick Your Toys

Number

Gather 10* toys for kids ages 6 months to 5 years.**

You can send a mix of toys across the 6 months to 5 years range. When you schedule each swap, you will be able to select the specific age range for the toys you would like to receive that best fits your child, regardless of the toys you are sending in.

 

*One-time swaps: choose 5 to 10 toys.

**To keep every FlipJoy bag high quality, each toy should have an estimated retail value of $10 or higher.

type

– Easy to clean toys*: no fabric toys, stuffed animals, dolls, or bath toys**.

– All parts must be present for multi-piece toys or sets.

– Any battery-operated components must be in working order.

– Only new/unused arts and crafts supplies and kits are accepted.

– Puzzles, LEGOs, and board games should be in their original box and age-appropriate. Wooden puzzles do not require their original packaging.

– No books, monogramed***, holiday, or religious items.

02. Check Your Toys

Quality

We accept toys rated Good or higher on our quality scale. Toys with inappropriate writing, images, or stickers* are not accepted.

*If there is a sticker that can be safely taken off without damaging the toy, please do so before sending it in and we’d be happy to accept it.

Size

Make sure that your selection of toys fits comfortably in the provided FlipJoy bag. If the toys don’t fit, please select a different combination of toys that can be accommodated within the bag.

Still not sure?

We’re always happy to help.

If you’re unsure whether a toy qualifies, email us a photo at Flips@FlipJoyToys.com and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Toy Selection Guide

FAQ's

FAQ

Toy Rental FAQ's

  • You can cancel your rental and request a full refund up to 48 hours before the start of your scheduled delivery time. If you need to cancel, simply reply to your confirmation email or contact us at rentals@flipjoytoys.com. Once the refund is processed, you can expect to see the funds returned to your original payment method within 5-10 business days, depending on your bank.
  • Our toy rentals are designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We can provide a bag of toys focused on a single age range or a mix of toys suitable for multiple children across different ages. Just let us know your needs, and we’ll ensure the toys are a great fit.
  • Absolutely! When you book your rental, you can provide details such as the number of children, their ages, genders, and interests. We’ll use this information to curate a bag of toys tailored to your needs. If you prefer, you can also leave the selection up to us, and we’ll provide a variety of toys sure to delight any young child. Additionally, if you'd like, we can include books in your rental—just let us know your preference when you book!
  • Yes, we can deliver toys directly to hotels or vacation rentals within our service areas of Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, and Dublin. If you're staying at a hotel or rental property, please make sure to notify the front desk or property management ahead of time to ensure they’re aware of the delivery. We do not deliver to airports or locations outside our service area. If no one is available at the scheduled delivery or pickup time, additional delivery attempts may incur a fee, or the rental may be canceled without a refund.
  • Yes, you can extend your rental period if needed! Please contact us at least 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time to request an extension. Extensions are subject to availability. Once approved, we will automatically charge the card on file for the additional rental day(s). The extension will be confirmed, and your rental period updated, once the payment has been successfully processed.
  • As a toy swap company, the toys you rent from us may show some signs of wear. However, all toys meet our strict minimum quality requirements and are carefully inspected and sanitized before each rental. If you have any concerns about the condition of the toys you receive, please let us know, and we'll work with you to resolve any issues.
  • We understand that accidents happen, and toys may experience some wear and tear during playtime. If a toy is lost or damaged, please let us know as soon as possible. We aim to be understanding and will work with you to find a solution. In the event of significant damage or loss, a replacement fee may be charged, based on the assessed value of the toy. This fee will be communicated to you prior to processing.
  • Yes, you can reschedule your delivery or pickup date or time, update the drop-off or pick-up location, or change your contact information. To make any changes, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by emailing rentals@flipjoytoys.com. This will allow us to adjust your rental without incurring additional fees.