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Handmade baby gym ideas. Let’s DIY baby toys!

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A baby gym gives your little one plenty of sensory stimulation.

Most are the type with an arched pole over a mat, with toys hanging down.

Babies love the colorful designs and the chance to reach out with their hands and feet to touch things, making baby gyms a popular toy.

In this article, we introduce DIY ideas for making your own baby gym—from more substantial projects using wood to easy options you can put together with materials from a 100-yen shop.

If you’re thinking about making one yourself, feel free to use these ideas as a reference!

Handmade baby gym ideas. Let’s DIY baby toys!

Wooden baby gym

How to make a stylish wooden baby gym! It’s surprisingly easy to DIY.

Wooden baby gym

Here’s a great idea for anyone who wants to make a stylish wooden baby gym! You might think a full-on DIY project is too hard for beginners, but this one is actually very easy to make.

All you need to do is cut four wooden pieces for the legs to the same length, drill holes, and pass a dowel through them.

If you use the lumber cutting service at a home improvement store, you can simplify the process even more.

Since it’s for a baby, sanding and rounding the edges is essential, but it’s easier than you’d think.

You can also stain or paint it, and pair it with your favorite mat.

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In conclusion

How did you like the handmade baby gym ideas? Actually, you can make a baby gym using all kinds of materials.

Ideas that use supplies from 100-yen shops are easy even for first-time DIYers, so definitely give it a try.

It’s also fun to spend time thinking about which toys to hang!