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[Daycare/Preschool] Handmade toys that delight infants

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Infants grow and change so quickly, don’t they?

The kinds of play they’re interested in vary with each developmental stage.

Constantly buying new toys to keep up can be tough!

If that sounds like you, this is a must-read.

Today, we’re sharing ideas for handmade toys that babies will love.

We’ve packed in ideas that stimulate children’s five senses—sound, shape, and texture—to spark their curiosity.

They’re all made from everyday materials, so they’re easy on the budget too.

Another perk of handmade toys is that you can adjust colors, designs, and sizes to suit each child’s personality.

Why not try making toys that your little ones will love to play with, while also enjoying the warmth that only handmade items can offer?

[Daycare] Handmade Toys That Delight Infants (81–90)

cloth picture book

[Cloth Book] A complete, in-depth guide to making one and all interactive pages‼️ #clothbook #interactivepicturebook #pop-upbook

cloth picture book

Why not try making a fabric picture book inspired by Anpanman? Fabric books are a staple toy for babies.

They often crinkle, include features that promote finger development, and pack in all kinds of clever ideas.

Let’s try making one by hand.

With your own ideas—like a buttoning activity using Anpanman’s face, peekaboo flaps or matching games with various characters—you can create a delightful fabric book.

If you’re not confident at sewing, using felt and glue to craft it like an art project is a great recommendation!

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sensory bottle

How to Make Simple Sensory Bottles — For Learning, Relaxation, and Color Therapy

sensory bottle

A sensory bottle is not only an item that stimulates sight with the slow movement of glittering materials, but also something children can play with by moving the bottle with their hands.

Choose a container with a smooth surface, such as an empty lactic acid bacteria drink bottle.

Fill it with cooled boiled water and liquid laundry starch (or clear glue), then add fun elements that move—like glitter, small beads, or rings—and it’s done! It’s fun to make many with different colors and themes.

To prevent leaks, secure the cap firmly with glue and tape.

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In conclusion

We’ve shared plenty of ideas for handmade toys for infants.

It’s important that toys for infants are sturdy to prevent accidental swallowing and are made in a way that avoids injuries.

And it’s great that if they break, you can just make them again.

Please use these as a reference and give them a try!