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18 Awesome Homemade Toys for Toddlers
I think one of the most fun parts of being a parent is watching your child play. Whether it’s building a city with blocks, or using their imagination to pretend they are captains of a ship sailing on the sea and trying to get away from sea monsters, it is just so amazing to watch their little minds work.
Of course, open-ended toys that allow for all different kinds of fun and imaginative play are a better option than toys that do most of the playing for the child.
One great way to provide fun open-ended toys for your kids is to make them yourself, from items you may already have sitting around your house.
As a part of our No TV Month Challenge, I want to try to make a few new toys for my kids to play with and enjoy, so I’ve been gathering some ideas and inspiration.
Here are eighteen great ideas for homemade toys for toddlers:
Inspiration for Chalkboard Paint Blocks
Does your toddler have a favorite toy that you’ve made for them?
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Krissa commented on Feb 11 12 at 11:47 amI love the chalkboard paint blocks…such a fun idea. I made my daughter a game of Memory using pics of her, family, and friends and she really likes that.
Emily commented on Feb 21 12 at 10:09 pmI used to love making mud pies as a kid! One of the best things was when my mom bought me some colored sand that I could mix in.
L&J Haritage Toys commented on Feb 22 12 at 10:27 amWe build wood toys and design alot of our owen.
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Alexis mould commented on Feb 22 12 at 7:40 pmMY sister love toys could you come up with one that involves a basket paper air plane fake cell phone 2 chairs and a blanket thanks
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