Could you save money in france by renting children’s toys?

AN INCREASING NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN FRANCE OFFER TOY RENTALS, MEANING YOU CAN EXCHANGE THEM AS SOON AS THE KIDS OR GRANDKIDS GET BORED Renting toys rather than buying them can be a great

way to save money, reduce your impact on the environment, keep your home decluttered – and entertain your children and grandchildren. Fortunately, more and more French companies are offering

this service. Perhaps you spent a lot on Christmas presents, only for young family members to lose interest by Boxing Day. Or maybe grandchildren are visiting and you fear they will be

bored. Renting can help. Start-up Lib&Lou, for example, allows you to rent four toys for €20 per month, or 10 toys for €30 a month. You keep them for as long as you want, and can send

them back and request different ones once you are finished. 700 DIFFERENT TOY OPTIONS AVAILABLE It offers a selection of 700 different options, many of them educational, including board

games, puzzles and Montessori activities. Delivery is free if you choose to collect them at a _point relais_, as are returns if you keep the toys for at least a month. You can also cancel

whenever, meaning it is possible to rent toys for a specific period without being locked into a long-term contract. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY There is also an environmental component: 75,000

tonnes of toys are thrown away in France each year, according to the company, while seven toys out of 10 are no longer used six months after being bought. Petite Marelle, meanwhile, offers

five toys for €19.50 per month. Both companies offer the possibility to buy and keep the toys that prove most popular at home. Another option is to sign up to a _ludothèque_ (toy library).

Many towns have these, allowing you to borrow toys, for free or for a small fee. To see if there is one near you, consult alf-ludotheques.org. RELATED ARTICLES MONEY SAVING TIPS - MAKE CASH

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