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

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Handmade baby toy: how to make a fabric ball

Here’s how to make an adorably plump, softly cushioned fabric ball from gauze.

First, align gauze or another fabric with a pattern and cut it into lemon-shaped pieces.

Prepare six pieces of the same shape.

Divide them into two sets of three, and sew each set piece by piece.

Once you have two panels made of three pieces each, place the two panels right sides together, align and secure the centers so they don’t shift, and sew them together.

Turn it right side out through the opening, insert stuffing and a jingle bell, then stitch the opening closed to finish.

Since it’s made of fabric, it’s safe to play with and easy to wash, helping you keep it clean.

Try making one with your favorite patterned fabric!

chain drop

[Handmade Toys] [Daycare, Kindergarten] I tried making three types of toys you can play with using chains.

Let’s make a toy called a “chain dropper” using a milk powder can! It’s very easy to make.

Attach the parts of Anpanman’s face to the lid of the can, then cut out the mouth area with a utility knife.

After that, secure the lid with tape so it won’t come off, and just put the chain inside! Little kids love putting things into small holes like this—and they love pulling them out, too! It’s a simple toy, but it’s a classic favorite among children.

Give it a try!

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You can enjoy matching pictures too! A plastic bottle toy

Finger Skill Development: Handmade Toy with a Plastic Bottle for Toddlers

Here’s an idea for a PET bottle toy that’s perfect for educational play.

First, prepare several plastic bottles.

Next, cut each bottle at about one-third from the top.

Then, insert a piece of thick paper with a character drawn on it into the open section.

Finally, stick a sticker of the same character on the bottle cap, and it’s complete.

Kids can enjoy opening and closing the caps and matching the character designs.

Using caps in different colors makes it look colorful and extra cute.

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[Handmade Toy] “Sparkly Horse”

They’re sure to be captivated by the sparkling, moving beads! Here’s how to make a bead hose.

First, put water and beads into a thick hose.

Next, insert a thin hose inside the thick one.

Finally, bring the two ends of the hose together to make a circle and tape them to finish.

Be sure to secure it firmly with tape so nothing leaks out.

The circular shape and the hose’s comfortable thickness and texture fit well in a baby’s hand, so 0-year-olds will surely love playing with it.

Give it a try!

ring wave

Handmade toy: a toy that both adults and kids will get hooked on! #RingWave #HandmadeToy

Let me introduce a twirling ring toy you can make with a water bottle.

Prepare a water bottle, aluminum wire, colorful chain, pliers, and glue.

Wrap the aluminum wire around a felt-tip pen to create the rotating part for the colorful chain.

Next, glue the aluminum wire to a round piece of paper.

Thread the colorful chain onto the wire, then pass the wire through a hole in the bottle cap and trim it.

Secure it firmly with glue on the inside of the cap, place it inside the bottle, and screw the cap on to finish.

Kids are sure to love the spinning chain!

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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!

Paku-Paku Bear

Pakupaku Kuma-san: a bear face sewn onto a large piece of felt with a zipper for its mouth.

Next to the bear, items like rice balls, bread, eggs, and vegetables are attached with snap buttons.

You can unfasten them and feed them to the bear—it’s a toy, right? The actions of unbuttoning and buttoning seem helpful for developing fine motor skills, and seeing the bear eagerly eat everything might spark children’s interest in food, making them think, “I want to try the same thing,” or “I wonder what it tastes like?”

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