[Childcare] Easy to make! Handmade toys that delight 0-year-olds

Swirl it up with plastic wrap

Wanna see the baby?! A rolling toy made from a paper towel roll

The wrap whirl toy is charming for its unique look.

The method is simple: first, prepare the core from a roll of plastic wrap.

Next, apply masking tape along the cut line on the core.

Finally, stick on a different-colored masking tape in the same manner, and it’s done.

Try finishing it with an image like a barber’s pole sign.

When you roll it, the two lines appear to intertwine, which is sure to catch the eye.

It can also be fun to roll it in front of a baby.

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a toy that makes a rustling/clicking sound

[11 months old] Easy! Milk Can Upcycled Toy

The soft plastic used for the lid on canned milk—neither rubber nor floppy—has that perfect firmness that feels timeless.

So, let’s make a “shaker toy” using just the lid instead of the whole can.

First, decorate two lids with drawings; it’s best to make the front and back completely different so you can tell them apart.

Put some beads between the lids, stick the two pieces together, and secure them firmly with tape.

That’s it! You can roll it, tap it, or even pretend it’s a flying disc and throw it to play.

sensory mat

Work No. 011 Sensory Mat [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

A sensory mat with various parts is a mat you can enjoy by looking and touching.

You play by feeling different shapes and soft, bumpy areas with your hands, or by walking on them.

You can prepare a base mat and make the parts yourself.

By attaching items you have at home—such as plastic bottle caps, kitchen sponges, fluffy towels, water-filled plastic bags, and noise-making toys—you can easily create one.

Walking on uneven, unstable areas helps develop balance and leg strength, and even spots that feel a bit painful underfoot become valuable experiences.

Keep building a variety of senses and continue growing healthy and strong!

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Tambourine you can make with things at home

[Handmade Instrument] Make a Tambourine with Things at Home ♪ A Fun Activity to Do with Kids

Here’s an idea for making a tambourine using items you have at home.

You’ll need a round container from a six-piece cheese pack, jingle bells, string, animal-themed templates, colored construction paper, origami paper, scissors, and glue or double-sided tape.

Even if children don’t recognize it as a musical instrument, this works as a special sound-making toy that infants can enjoy.

The cute animal motifs will spark children’s interest and curiosity.

Let’s make sounds freely and have fun playing along with music and rhythm!

A toy that’s fun to put things into

Fun insert-and-play toy for 1-year-olds

Here’s an introduction to a fun, handmade toy that lets you drop balls in over and over.

Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle with a utility knife, then make a hole in the middle large enough for a ball to pass through.

Use tape to cover the edges of the middle hole.

Since children will put their hands in, make sure there are no sharp edges.

Next, cut the bottom of a zippered laundry net with scissors and attach it to the plastic bottle.

And that’s it—the toy is complete! It’s also cute if you add a face around the ball entrance.

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Squishy Donuts

Easy-to-make baby donut toy♪

Perfect for babies who love to grab and squeeze! Here’s how to make a fabric squeeze donut toy.

First, prepare two pieces of fabric cut to 7 cm × 27 cm.

Layer them with right sides facing each other, sew along the long edge to form a tube, then turn it right side out.

When turning it, attach a safety pin to one end and pull it through to make it easier.

Finally, stuff it with cotton and a small bell, align the two open ends, and sew them together to finish.

It’s small, so it’s easy to make by hand even without a sewing machine.

Try making lots with your favorite cute fabrics and have fun playing together!

A toy with a cap that spins around and around

No.105 “A Toy with a Cap that Spins” [Handmade Toy by a Nursery Teacher]

How about making a fun spinning toy that even small children can play with? Use an awl to make a hole in the center of a plastic bottle cap and thread twine through it.

After threading about ten caps, tie the ends of the twine securely to make a ring of caps, then slide it onto a stick.

Create supports with holes for the stick using a milk carton and cardboard, and you’re done.

You can also decorate the milk carton with your child’s favorite colors or characters.

About 10 to 12 bottle caps per ring feels just right.

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