For the first few months after birth, babies spend a lot of time lying down.
A recommended toy for such babies is a mobile.
Colorful toys that gently sway on a mobile are said to stimulate a baby’s senses and promote development.
How about making a mobile yourself? This time, we’re introducing easy and cute DIY ideas for crib mobiles.
A collection of stylish and adorable ideas using various materials like felt, yarn, and embroidery! With the unique warmth of handmade items, you can create a gentle atmosphere and a relaxing space for your baby.
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Simple and cute! Handmade crib mobile ideas (1–10)
Amigurumi crib mobile
How about an amigurumi crib mobile? It’s perfect if you want to give it a cute finish or incorporate your favorite characters.
To begin with, amigurumi refers to stuffed toys made by knitting or crocheting yarn.
Not only can you stitch your favorite motifs from yarn, but there are also kits available for beginners.
So even if you’ve never made amigurumi before, you can feel at ease.
Additionally, because of the material, it’s easy to thread through amigurumi, so you can quickly turn existing pieces into charms.
A crib mobile made with hangers
Some of you might wish you could quickly make a crib mobile with things you already have at home.
Here’s a super simple method.
First, get a hanger—not a regular one, but the kind that has several clothespins attached.
Next, clip handkerchiefs or small stuffed toys onto the clothespins.
Then just hang it above the bed, and you’re done.
You can start right away with this.
By the way, if you use a cross-shaped hanger, it will look even nicer.
Dried Flower & Fruit Crib Mobile
It’s also a great idea to make a crib mobile using mainly natural materials.
First, use a wooden wreath for the arm.
For the charms, use dried flowers and dried fruit.
Be careful not to add too many charms, as it can look cluttered—keep it to about two or three items per string.
It’s also important to keep the overall color palette consistent.
For example, warm-toned dried flowers pair well with warm-toned dried fruits like orange.
Flower crib mobile
Having flowers in a room literally creates a lively, glamorous atmosphere, doesn’t it? That’s why I’d like to suggest a floral crib mobile.
The idea is to combine artificial or dried flowers with a mobile.
You can add flowers to just part of it, but making everything—from the arms to the charms—floral is also lovely.
In that case, using vines as the hanging string is a great option.
First, consider the vibe of your room and carefully choose which flowers to use.
By the way, if you stick to soft, pale colors, you’ll achieve a more relaxing feel.
Butterflying-style! Bed mobile
On social media, Butterflying-style crib mobiles are also going viral.
Butterflying is the name of a Canadian lifestyle brand.
The brand is known for its cloud-themed mobiles, and recreating that look is what people mean by a Butterflying-style crib mobile.
For the crucial cloud parts, using felt will give you a finish close to the original.
Also, the brand is known for colorful cloud designs, so try incorporating that as well.
Himmeli crib mobile
Do you know about Himmeli? Himmeli is a traditional Finnish craft made by assembling rods into geometric forms.
How about turning that into charms for a crib mobile? If you assemble it with metal components, it will reflect light and give off a sparkling look.
If you’d prefer something easier, you can also make it by combining plastic straws.
If you paint the straws in advance, it will have a pretty authentic appearance.
A bed mobile made with a wreath
If you want to create a unique look, why not try making a wreath-style crib mobile? Specifically, the idea is to use a wreath for the part of the arm where the charms hang.
You can use a wreath purchased from a 100-yen shop, or make one from scratch—either is fine.
By the way, using dark-colored wood gives a calm, subdued feel, while white wood creates a Scandinavian-style look.
Be aware that some materials may have sharp points, so keep that in mind as you work.