Toys + Playthings: Homemade Baby Toys
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| Baby Stack and Nest Cups |
Save any empty plastic lids like shaving foam and hair spray lids.
Wash well, and give to a baby who can sit up well.
Baby can practice stacking up, nesting inside each other, and banging together to make noise.
Baby Play Mats
Using a small blanket as your base, sew on brightly colored fabric pieces in different textures and sizes to create a play mat.
Attach short ribbon loops to the corners, and you could attach a teething toy, or a rattle or two for extra fun.
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| Taggies Lamb Lovey Toy |
Simply roll a clean pair of socks into itself so your baby can practice gripping and throwing.
Stuff with crinkly paper to make a great sound!
Baby Lid Chains
Start saving plastic lids from milk bottle tops, soft drink bottles, etc.
Look for different colored lids.
Punch a small hole into the top of each with a nail, smooth the raw edges, and thread onto a short length of cord or ribbon to create a chain of lids with a rattle.
Thanks to Sharon for this Frugal Baby Tip!
Safety First – Homemade Baby Sensory Toy Safety
-- The smaller the child, the bigger the toy. If the toy can fit inside a toilet paper roll, or it has removable parts that can, then it is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
Strings
-- Make sure any strings or ribbons are not long enough to wrap around your baby and cut off your baby's circulation. Also, make sure they are firmly attached to the toy.
Supervision of babies with toys
-- Did we mention babies put everything in their mouths? Babies can be easily poisoned if a toy is made from, or coated in, a toxic material. Check out paint and adhesive labels before use. Also, make sure the surface is smooth, with no sharp edges or corners.
It's important to remember any homemade toy can potentially cause choking – no matter how well you've made it. If anyone can pull it apart, your baby can! Keep an eye on your baby at all times.
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Category: Toys + Playthings
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