Here is my wonderful collection of simple DIY baby play ideas.
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling like there is very little that babies can do, especially since they are still mastering basic skills. In actual fact there is lot we can do with babies. There little brains are absorbing their surroundings and experiences 24/7.
Here are some of my top suggestions. Don’t forget that we are our children’s greatest teacher and its important we give them as many varied opportunities to develop their skills as possible.
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DIY Baby Sensory Board
Learn how to create your very own sensory board using materials from around the home. Also great way to encourage tummy time in babies.
Make this wonderful non-toxic finger paint. Perfect for babies who love to eat everything.
Simple idea but has many great benefits to a babies developing skills.
Great way to help babies develop their sense of object permanence.
Learn some of the great ways to play with rice. Great start to sensory play.
These little shakers are wonderful to help baby learn about sound, weight and more!
A simple bowl of safe goodies ready for a baby to explore is great for basic investigations.
Have you seen the cost of baby rattles these days?
No need to buy them when you can make better ones yourself.
Using coloured ice is a great way to get baby creating their first art piece.
Many people don’t allow their child to explore the sense of stickiness.
Here is a great way to help your baby do this.
How do you like to play with your baby?
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so many awesome ideas, pinning this for when Miss Cherub is a tad older…. thanks for sharing, I love your baby play posts 🙂
Thank you so kindly Rez. I love baby play, so does Possum. I hope in time Miss Cherub enjoys a few of these ideas.
Such great ideas, I particularly like the disappearing act ~ haven’t come across that idea like this before!
It’s a great little activity for little ones. Thanks for your kind compliments.
ooh the disappearing bottle is so clever! If only I had a little baby again… *sigh* oh no… wait.. what am I saying!?!?!? LOL
LOL exactly Kate! My little Possum had a great time making the pompon disappear and reappear. Thank you kindly for your comment.
Perfect timing Kate. My 6 month old is “bored” with her toys already, so time to introduce a few new things…
Great list of activities. No more babies around here, but I’d love to share this with others 🙂
Thank you Amie for sharing this with your followers. I’m very grateful. 🙂
Fun! Baby play isn’t hard but it is hard to come up with new and interesting ideas at the drop of a hat so this post will really help people. Have shared to sulia, twitter, fb and pinterest 🙂 Well done 🙂
Exactly! I hope this gives people lots of good ideas. Thanks so much for kindly sharing this Debs.
Had already pinned this as I loved all of your ideas. That rattle and maracas are my favourites!
Thanks Jodie, you are so kind. The rattle and maracas were probably the easiest to make. LOL
That is cute and cool idea you share. I really enjoy to read your post. Thanks for sharing it with us dear.
Work in Day Care and just loving your ideas -thanks for sharing
Work in a nursery in England. Loving your ideas -thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for these activities! I am a elementary teacher at home on summer vacation. Although I have no trouble coming up with activities for my students to do in class, I quickly found out that I had no idea what to do with my baby. I will be trying these! Thanks!!!
Thank you so much Sheila! I really very much appreciate you taking the time to comment back to me. It can be hard to think up ways to engage young babies. I’m thrilled I’ve given you a few ideas. Stay tuned for more coming up and enjoy your summer vacation. 🙂