It is amazing how quickly babies grow. As they grow and develop they out grow their toys. Another amazing fact is the amount of money we spend on baby toys and how little time baby plays with them.
When you think about it, a simple rattle, the one that baby shakes, makes some noise with and loves to put in the mouth. Baby plays with that rattle for a few months and then out grows it. That rattle costs an average of $10- $15.oo. Baby really doesn’t care that it has designs and a fancy box.
Here are a few tips on homemade baby toys, you can make them as simple or as decorated as you want.
Rice Rattles
Inside a small plastic bottle put some rice or small pebbles. Secure the lid tightly. Simple and easy, if the lid becomes loose take away from baby immediately.
Hand & Foot Rattle
A quick way to make a hand or foot rattle for a baby is to stitch a small existing rattle onto a bootie or mitten. Then place onto the baby to produce a rattling sound when they move.
If you really are not in the mood to make baby toys Kaloo has an inexpensive hand and foot rattle which can grow with baby.
Baby Books
Take a few pieces of cardboard cut to easy to hold sizes. Cut from magazines pictures of simple, easy to recognize things such as a ball, a dog, a cat etc. Tape or glue (non toxic glue or tape) onto the cardboard and then cover with plastic. Simple easy and safe.
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