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

Decorating tambourines is fun

Let's Play with the Rhythm of Handmade Instruments! Plate Tambourine

Here are some fun ideas for decorating tambourines.

You’ll need two paper plates, straws, scissors, tape, a pen, and masking tape.

Put the cut pieces of straw between the paper plates, press them together, and seal the edges with tape and masking tape—that’s it! Use pens in your favorite colors to draw expressions on the tambourine.

It’s also fun to give the front and back different expressions, like a smiling face on one side and a sleeping face on the other.

The simple method makes it easy for kids to follow, which is part of its charm!

Peek-a-boo!

Let’s make a peek-a-boo flipbook that’s fun to turn and fun to look at! First, prepare one cardboard box and use its largest side as the base.

Start by attaching construction paper to the base, then apply vinyl tape over it for waterproofing.

Next, stick on any photos you like, and then make doors to place over the photos—that’s it! For the doors, it’s best to create a glue flap, attach it to the base with double-sided tape first, and then reinforce it by taping over the top.

For the photos, try vehicles or animals your child likes—or even photos of the children themselves.

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rattle

A rattle that could be called a baby’s very first toy.

Let’s try making one with an Anpanman motif.

Prepare something sturdy like a roll from plastic wrap or poster paper, then wrap it with construction paper or colored tape.

Attach the faces of Anpanman characters to the round openings.

Make the faces out of construction paper, and cover them with clear tape so the paper won’t get damaged and the toy will last longer.

Since the core is hollow, put bells or beads inside.

When a child holds and shakes it, it makes a sound and they’ll have fun!

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Fruit Concentration

These are felt cards you can use to play Concentration (Memory)! You can choose any motifs you like—fruits, vehicles, animals, anything is fine.

However, since Concentration is a game where you match pairs of identical cards, be sure to make two cards of each design.

Cut felt into card shapes and either glue or sew the motifs onto them.

If you’re making everything out of felt, it’s efficient to layer the same fabric and cut two identical pieces at once to save time.

If you want to keep things simple, you could also use store-bought appliqués and just stick them on.

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Infinite Chain

There are capsule toy items called “Endless Bubble Wrap” and “Endless Edamame,” right? It’s not exactly modeled after those, but how about making a toy called an “Endless Chain”? First, decorate a formula can with colored paper or masking tape.

Prepare a plastic chain, connect it into a long length, and put plenty of it into the can.

A slightly thicker chain is better so that a baby can grip it easily.

That’s it—done.

The more you pull, the more chain keeps coming out, so your baby is sure to be delighted.

Floating Bottle

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It’s like a tiny aquarium! Here’s how to make a cute toy with fish that gently bob and float.

First, fill a plastic bottle with water and blue paint to make colored water.

Next, prepare a few balloons, inflating them just a little and tying the ends.

Using different colors will make it more vibrant.

Pretend the balloons are fish and draw faces on them with a pen, then put them into the bottle.

Apply glue to the cap to seal it in place, and you’re done.

Roll or shake the bottle to enjoy the movement of the water and the fish.

Adding glitter powder or beads is also recommended.

Salt maracas

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The colors change every time you play! Here’s how to make salt maracas that are fun to look at and fun to shake.

First, take a small plastic bottle that’s easy for a 0-year-old to hold, and put in one pastel crayon of your favorite color along with some salt.

If you use a funnel for the salt, you can pour it into the container cleanly without spilling.

Finally, close the lid and secure it with tape, and you’re done.

When you shake it like a maraca, the pastel’s color rubs off onto the salt, causing the salt’s color to change.

Make them with lots of different colors and have fun playing together!