Bean Shakers

Bean shakers! This hack is so simple but is definitely one of our favorites. I can’t even get a picture of Norah being still!

You can upcycle almost any small plastic container, like spice containers or toothpick holders, or get tubes like these ones from Michaels.

Then fill them with dried beans—these are a Cajun bean mix, red lentils, and green split peas (maybe these are legumes not beans?? ha ha). When Norah was younger and didn’t have teeth, I would even just put beans in a small plastic bag and it was one of her favorite toys!!

Baby will love shaking, rolling, and inspecting these, and if baby isn’t grabbing yet you can roll them in front of her! I love these as a way to make music too! 🎶 What is your favorite song for dancing with baby?