Fun for 0-year-olds! DIY Wall-Mounted Toy Ideas
Babies under one year old grow as they play, taking in lots of stimulation—listening to sounds, looking at colors and shapes, and touching different objects to learn their textures.
If you’re looking for DIY toy ideas that nurture a baby’s five senses, this is a must-see.
Here, we introduce ideas for wall-mounted toys designed for babies under one year old.
We’ve gathered ideas that promote development in 0-year-olds, including ones that use finger movements, spark curiosity, and build concentration.
Most can be installed on a wall, so by adjusting the height and location, they can be enjoyed for a long time—from the lying-down stage to the walking stage.
They’re all easy to make with items from 100-yen shops or materials you have on hand, so be sure to use these as a reference.
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Fun for 0-year-olds! Handmade Wall-Hanging Toy Ideas (1–10)
A toy that’s fun to put things into
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.
Exciting Post
This is an exciting “Wonder Post” that lets children feel the fun of taking on challenges and the experience of success.
They can enjoy dropping balls or cards into holes and watching items come out from below.
Use cardboard and empty milk cartons to build the main post.
A handy tip when making it is to leave the tunnel section open so kids can see the balls rolling.
Next, secure everything with packing tape, then attach construction paper.
Finally, add decorations and close the top to complete the post.
Adjust the height so children can stand and play while maintaining their balance.
Try creating this toy to promote fine motor skills by having kids release balls and think about the orientation and height of the cards.
Spinning Picture Match
A matching-picture toy made from recycled materials like packing tape cores, plastic wrap tubes, and cardboard.
Attach paper with illustrations to a packing tape core, make three identical ones, thread them onto a plastic wrap tube, and set it into a cardboard box.
Applying clear vinyl tape over the illustrations increases durability and lets you wipe off dirt easily to keep the toy clean.
A small bell is hidden inside each packing tape core, so it makes a sound when you spin it—perfect for infants who enjoy sound play.
Fun for 0-year-olds! DIY Wall-Mounted Toy Ideas (11–20)
sensory bag
When it comes to handmade toys you can look at, touch, and listen to, sensory bags are a great choice.
They’re toys you can play with just by putting items like balls, potato starch, and decorative pom-poms together with gel inside a bag.
Using materials in a variety of colors makes the bag even more vibrant.
With features that stimulate the senses—like the soft, squishy feel when touched and the unique sounds—sensory bags are perfect for children’s early childhood activities.
If you’re making one to hang on the wall, try drawing illustrations inside the bag.
Give it a try and make a sensory bag that kids can freely touch and play with.
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.
Monkey Hook Play
This toy uses cute S-shaped hooks with lots of little monkeys gently swaying.
Stick monkey illustrations onto the S-hooks and hang them on a wire grid or a tension rod to play.
If you link the monkeys’ hooks together, you can connect many of them and have even more fun! All the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so it’s recommended for childcare workers who are concerned about their handmade toy budget.
If you prepare wire grids in a few different sizes, you can enjoy a variety of ways to play.
Mystery Box
This is a crafty toy you can make with rubber bands and cardboard.
Just attach rubber strings in a grid pattern over holes cut into the cardboard, and it’s done.
At a glance it looks like it has a lid, but since it’s rubber, surprise—the hand can slip smoothly deep into the box.
Put in fun items kids will love, like capsules made from empty gashapon cases.
They can play as if they’re excavating treasures.
The key tip is to put clips, buttons, or beads into the capsules so they make a sound when pulled out!
