For those of you that use their upstairs during food prep/eating, pick-up/drop-off and napping how do you use your space so that your main floor does not get overrun by toys. I currently use an ikea shelf with basket storage, and would like to stick to toys that fit only in that unit.

I have the option of turning a spare bedroom into a play-room during these times, but wonder if the kids would just wander back into the living room and not want to stay in there.

Do any of you do this, have a room on their main floor for the kids to play in besides your living room?

I do worry about supervision. I have a video monitor I use in there during nap time, but would that suffice during other times when I have to be out of the room, such as prepping food?

What about using it during pick-up/drop-off and the living room for food prep?

I would love any suggestions!!!