I thought I’d try to come up with a few homemade baby toy ideas. So during this week, I thought through that 0-9 month range in regards to child development to see if I could come up with things to make that would be nice toys to play with and would be an aid to development as well.
My mom told me the other day that she has purchased some patterns to make some maternity tops for me, but she needs me to pick out the fabric. So when I go to the fabric store, I will see if I can also find a bunch of neat remnants to make the first of my toy ideas.
My first idea is to make a small quilt (of sorts) made of basic squares of fabrics that are visually and texturally different enough to be of interest to a baby. I don’t plan on this quilt even being particularly pretty, but sensory stimulating to the eyes and skin. This quilt might be a good place for baby to have “tummy time”. I know there are mass-produced things out there similar to what I am thinking about, but I think I can make something neat here at home. I might also see if my mom can cut small squares from some of her more interesting leftover fabrics and send them to me.
Hi Andrea,
I might have some ideas for you. I have been a teacher at a daycare for 20 years.
I heard that babies love mobiles. I bet you could make a home made one above the babies crib? Also babies eyesight is poor the first few weeks. I heard black and white colors help develop their eyesight.
Another good idea for when baby is older is a photo book with pictures of family and friends. Babies love looking at pictures! This also helps them learn the faces and names of family and friends who live far away.
I also would recommend some nice music cds. I know that they have some wonderful Catholic lullaby cds available.
I will post again or email you if I can think of any more ideas, okay? I hope I have helped you! I think it’s great you want to make some home made baby toys!
You, Dave, and baby are in my thoughts and prayers.
P.S. How is Angela doing in Idaho? I have been praying the rosary and divine mercy chaplet every day for you and her to have good pregnancies, and healthy babies!
Are you going to find out if the baby is a boy or girl? Have you thought of any names yet?
Happy New Year to you!
May God Bless you all.
Maria In Mass
P.S. Will you be posting pregnancy pictures too? And making a baby scrapbook? An idea is you could take a picture every trimester and put them in your baby scrabook (and on your blog too if you want).
Maria