Blog — Baby Play Hacks

Peek-a-Boo Box

Peek-a-Boo Box! This DIY toy couldn’t be easier! If your baby is loving playing peek-a-boo he will love this activity as well.

crawling babies, sitting babies, standing babiesHannah FathiSeptember 26, 20196-12 monthsComment

Link Pull

Link Pull! This hack is a fun way to use your toy links, and get your little to problem solve as well!

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Puff Container Ball Drop

Puff Container Ball Drop! This fine motor activity is so simple but really entertaining for baby, and it is a great learning experience!

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Egg Carton Shoe

Egg Carton Shoe! Do you have a baby who is obsessed with shoes, or an older child who needs practice lacing shoes?

walking babies, standing babies, toddlersHannah FathiSeptember 14, 20196-12 months, 12-18 months, toddlersComment

Sensory Scarf Bath

Sensory Scarf Bath! Bath time is a great sensory experience for babies, feeling the water, smelling soap, hearing their splashes, and feeling a change in temperature are all experiences that build neural connections.

Ball Basket

Ball Basket! Gather different sizes and textures of balls and let baby explore picking them up and rolling them.

crawling babies, sitting babies, standing babiesHannah FathiSeptember 11, 20193-6 months, 6-12 monthsComment

Cushion Obstacle Course

Cushion Obstacle Course! This play hack is a good way to encourage movement and crawling in your little one!

crawling babies, Play tips, walking babies, standing babiesHannah FathiSeptember 10, 20196-12 months, 12-18 monthsComment

1 Year Old Birthday Wish List

You have been asking for a toy wish list for first birthdays, so here it is! Some of the items we have, some are on our wish list or are similar.

Play Recommendations, Play tips, Products I LoveHannah FathiSeptember 7, 201912-18 monthsComment

Sensory Smell Jars

Sensory Smell Jars! Introduce baby to new aromas with these easy DIY smell jars. Sensory play stimulates baby’s senses and helps baby learn and explore.

sitting babies, crawling babiesHannah FathiSeptember 7, 20196-12 monthsComment

Toy Rotation - Frequently Asked Questions

What is toy rotation? Toy rotation is switching what toys you put out for your child, it can include changing how you display and set out toys as well.

Play tipsHannah FathiSeptember 5, 2019Play tips, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, toddlers Comment

Stacking (and knocking down) Cups

Stacking (and knocking down) Cups! I love using household items and recyclables for play, it is such a great way to extend play without needing to buy tons of toys!

sitting babies, crawling babies, toddlers, walking babies, standing babiesHannah FathiSeptember 3, 20196-12 months, 12-18 months, toddlersComment

Schleich Animal Figurines

Several of you have been asking about our animal figurines, so I have linked them below! They are large, about 2” tall on average. Technically, they are not made for babies so supervise, as always!

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Baking Paper Crinkle

Baking Paper Crinkle! This easy tummy time activity is so inexpensive and fun!

newborns, tummy timeHannah FathiSeptember 3, 20190-3 months, 3-6 monthsComment

Pots & Pans Band

Pots & Pans Band 🎶 This hack is a no-brainer, and probably one you have used before, but this is your reminder that kitchen instruments, bowls, pans, and pots make for great toys (instruments)!!

crawling babies, sitting babies, standing babies, walking babiesHannah FathiSeptember 2, 20196-12 monthsComment