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Busy Baby Week: Day 7 – Treasure Basket

Arrrrgh! Today we be huntin' for treasure! OK, so we might not be up to playing pirates yet, but we are up for exploring the unknown. ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with them. Check toys regularly for damage and, if required, discard… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 7 – Treasure Basket

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Busy Baby Week: Day 6 – Bits ‘n’ Bobs

I don't know about you, but some of my fondest memories as a child were playing with things that weren't actually toys! My dad pretended to use an ironing board as a surf board (and broke it), we played with the casing of a broken old TV and pretended to be hosts of various shows...… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 6 – Bits ‘n’ Bobs

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Busy Baby Week: Day 5 – Jelly Dig

This one is a real favourite with my little one. Not only is it messy, but it makes a good dessert too! If (like me) you sometimes struggle to let them make too much mess, this one is great because jelly is water-based so doesn't really stain, and it smells nice too! Jelly Dig You’ll… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 5 – Jelly Dig

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Busy Baby Week: Day 4 – Tug Box

If you happen to have some ribbon left over from yesterday's creation (Ribbon Rings), you can put them to great use in today's activity! It's super simple, and once your little one has exhausted the idea, you can recycle or re-use everything! This activity is great for little ones who are practicing their fine motor… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 4 – Tug Box

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Busy Baby Week: Day 3 – Ribbon Rings

Another favourite with all the little ones at baby group was the ribbon ring. All babies seem to have a 'thing' about labels, and these hand-crafted wonders seem to satisfy that need! ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with them. Check toys regularly… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 3 – Ribbon Rings

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Busy Baby Week: Day 2 – Sensory Bottles

I first made these at my local mother-and-baby group. These are completely unique, cheap to make and keep little ones busy for hours. Teddy still plays with the one I made him at 4 months old! ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 2 – Sensory Bottles