How points work
Simple points, one price per toy
1 point is $1. Every toy costs a quarter of its price new each month, whether it's brand new or has been loved before. Questions? See the FAQ.
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Borrow
A toy costs 25% of its price new per month, with a minimum of 2 points. A toy that costs $40 new is 10 points a month, every month.
Give
Give a toy your kids have outgrown and earn up to a fifth of what it's worth today (we check its age and condition). A toy worth $20 today earns 4 points. Books earn 1 point, or 2 for premium books.
Borrow it
15 points a month
25% of $60 new
Worth today
$22
after age and condition
Give it
5
points you earn
Books
| Book | Give it | Extra book | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Paperbacks, picture and board books | 1 pt | $1 | 1 pt |
| Premium Hardcovers, sets, pop-up, sound books, $20+ new | 2 pts | $2 | 2 pts |
Ages 0–8, in Arabic, French or English. No torn pages, writing or stains.
Same price, new or used
A toy costs the same every month, whether we bought it new or a family gave it to us: 25% of its price new. We only accept toys in good condition or better, cleaned and checked, so every toy is worth its price.
Late, missing, broken
3-day grace period, then another month is charged. A missing small part is 1–3 points. A lost or broken toy costs its value today in points.
Your monthly points
Your plan gives you 25 points a month on the $25 plan, or the points you picked (from 30) on Pick your points. Yearly plans get the same points every month. Toys you keep from last month count again. If you don't use them all, up to 5 points carry over to next month; the rest expire. Going over? Use points you earned by giving toys, or buy extra points at $1 each.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Getting started
What is Share the Toy?+
A toy and book library for families in Lebanon, for kids aged 0 to 8. You borrow clean toys every month, swap them when your kids get bored, and give the toys they've outgrown to earn points.
Who can join?+
Any parent or guardian aged 18 or over. One membership per family. We're starting in Mount Lebanon for now. Live somewhere else? You can still sign up and use the free pickup point, and we'll tell you when we reach your area.
How do I join?+
Sign up on this website in 4 short steps. We'll message you on WhatsApp to plan your first box. There's nothing to pay until your first swap.
What is a founding family?+
One of our first families. You get 10 bonus points and free home delivery for your first 3 months, on a monthly or a yearly plan.
What ages are the toys for?+
Ages 0 to 8. Every toy shows the age written on its box, and you can filter the catalogue by your kids' ages.
Plans and paying
Which plan should I choose?+
The Small plan is $25 a month: 25 points for as many toys as they cover, and 2 bonus books. With Pick your points you choose 30 points or more a month, in steps of 5, at $1 a point, with up to 1 toy for every 5 points and 3 bonus books. It's great for families with 2 or 3 kids.
How does the yearly plan work?+
Pay for 10 months and play for 12, so you get 2 months free. That's $250 a year on the Small plan. Your points still arrive every month.
Can I pause?+
Yes. On a yearly plan you can pause for 1 month a year, for travel or the summer. Your year is extended by that month.
How do I pay?+
Cash, Whish or OMT. Card payments are coming soon. You pay at your first swap, then each month, or once a year on a yearly plan.
Can I change my plan?+
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll change it from your next month.
Can I stop at any time?+
Yes. Return all the toys and you're done. If you leave a yearly plan early, the months you used are charged at the monthly price and we refund the rest.
Points
What is a point worth?+
1 point is $1.
How many points does a toy cost?+
Each toy costs a quarter (25%) of its price new each month, at least 2 points. A toy that costs $40 new is 10 points a month. The price is the same whether the toy is new or used.
What if I don't use all my points?+
Up to 5 unused points move to next month. The rest expire.
What if I need more points?+
Use the points you earned by giving toys, or buy extra points at $1 each, any time.
How do I earn points?+
Give us toys your kids have outgrown. You earn up to a fifth of what the toy is worth today: a toy worth $20 earns 4 points. Books earn 1 point, or 2 for premium books. A friend who joins with your code gives you both 5 points.
Do points expire?+
Points you earn by giving toys stay valid for 12 months after your last activity. Unused plan points carry over for one month only, up to 5.
Can I turn points into cash?+
No, but you can gift points to another member family, for a birthday for example.
Borrowing and swapping
How do I choose toys?+
Pick them in the catalogue and add them to your box, or ask for a surprise box and we'll choose for your kids' ages.
How long can I keep a toy?+
One month. Want it longer? Tell us at least 2 weeks before the end of the month. The extra month's points come out of next month's points.
How many toys can I have at home?+
There's no limit: only your points count. Toys cost from 2 points a month, so the Small plan (25 points) can bring up to 12 small toys, or a few bigger ones.
What if I return a toy early?+
That's fine, but it costs the same points as a full month.
What if I'm late returning?+
You have a 3-day grace period. After that, another month's points are charged.
How do the books work?+
Every plan includes free bonus books each month: 2 on the Small plan, 3 on Pick your points. We have books in Arabic, French and English. Extra books are 1 point, or 2 for premium books.
Can I buy a toy my child loves?+
Not for now, so there are enough toys for every family. We may offer it later.
Delivery and pickup
How do I get my toys?+
Pick them up for free at our pickup point, or get home delivery for $5 a visit, paid in cash to the driver. Founding families get free delivery for their first 3 months.
How do swaps work?+
On the same trip: we drop off your new box and collect the old toys. You choose the days and times that suit you when you sign up.
What if I can't be home?+
Let us know at least 24 hours before. If you cancel later than that, the delivery fee is still due.
Cleaning, safety and damage
How clean are the toys?+
Every toy is cleaned, sanitized, checked and sealed before it reaches your home. If your child was sick, tell us when you return the toys and we'll take extra care.
What if something is missing or broken when it arrives?+
Send us a photo on WhatsApp within 24 hours so you're not charged for it.
What if my child breaks or loses something?+
Normal wear from play is free. A missing small part costs 1 to 3 points, and you get them back if you find it. A lost toy, or one broken beyond repair, costs its value today in points. Accidents happen, so tell us and we'll find a fair solution.
Do battery toys come with batteries?+
Yes, with working batteries. Tell us if they run out. Please don't open the battery compartment.
Are the toys safe for my child?+
Follow the age on each toy: toys for older kids can have small parts that are a choking risk for babies and toddlers. Always supervise young children while they play.
Giving toys
Which toys do you accept?+
Toys for ages 0 to 8 that are safe, complete, working and easy to clean. We don't take plush or bath toys, or toys that are broken, recalled, cracked, stained or with battery leaks.
Which books do you accept?+
Books for ages 0 to 8 in Arabic, French or English, with all their pages and no writing, tears or stains.
What happens after I give a toy?+
We clean and check it, and your points arrive within 3 days. If you don't agree with the points we offer, you can take the toy back. Once the points are credited, the toy joins the library for other families to enjoy.
Your information
What do you do with my details?+
We keep them only to run your membership. We never sell or share them, and you can ask us to delete them once all toys are returned. We only post photos of your kids if you send them to us and say yes.
I have another question+
Message us on WhatsApp any time. We're happy to help.