Handmade toys that captivate babies! Fun and engaging
Introducing handmade toys that babies will love!
Through everyday play, babies are constantly learning and absorbing new things.
Why not try making “toys” to support their development?
We’ve gathered a variety of toy ideas you can create using materials you already have at home.
If you’re looking for handmade toys for ages 0–2, use these ideas as a reference and give them a try.
They’re full of features and clever touches that delight babies, so once you make them, your little one is sure to play with them enthusiastically!
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Babies will be captivated! Fun handmade toys (11–20)
Squids and octopuses with mysterious movements
You can make squid or octopus puppets using two paper cups.
Prepare one cup each for the legs and the head.
Paint the octopus red.
If you put accordion-folded construction paper inside, the head will wobble softly.
It jiggles when you poke it, making it a toy that kids can’t take their eyes off!
den-den daiko (Japanese pellet drum)
You can make a den-den daiko (hand drum) with an empty cheese box! The materials—like a straw, thick thread, and beads—are easy to gather since they’re all common items.
Decorate it with construction paper and stickers to create your very own original drum.
It makes a simple, gentle tapping sound and is a recommended toy even for babies from 0 years old.
Hoppy Frog
The Hoppy Frog is a simple toy you can make with a milk carton and rubber bands.
Just cut the milk carton into a rectangle, make slits, and fasten it with rubber bands! You can customize it by drawing a frog or coloring it.
It jumps high with a pop, which kids love.
If the child is good with their hands, making it together will be even more fun.
Felt cake
For advanced crafters, felt cakes are recommended.
You’ll need to carefully work from a pattern, and the curved parts for the whipped cream and strawberries are a bit challenging.
Everything can be done by hand without a sewing machine, so it’s great for those who want to take their time and work meticulously.
Even as kids get older, it can be used for pretend play for a long time.
rattle
When it comes to toys for newborns, rattles are a classic! If you have felt and stuffing, you can easily hand-sew one—no sewing machine needed.
Try making your own in your favorite shapes and colors, like bunnies or bears.
The sound will change depending on the size of the bell you put inside, so it could be fun to make several.
paper cup ghost
Paper cup ghosts are super easy to make! All you need are a paper cup, a plastic bag, and a straw.
Draw a ghost face on the plastic, blow through the straw, and the ghost will puff up and pop out of the paper cup.
A simple white ghost is great, or go for colorful Halloween hues—design your ghost however you like!
In conclusion
What did you think of the handmade toy ideas? Each toy was thoughtfully designed with babies in mind and full of creative touches.
We only introduced a small selection, and there are surely many more kinds you can make.
Please try coming up with ideas that reflect your own style and make toys that your baby will love!