We’ve all probably seen little ones busy at play on Christmas morning, usually with an empty box or crumpled tissue paper, while the $30 gift sits alone in the corner. Especially when they’re young. there’s no need to break a budget for Christmas. Here’s some of J’s best homemade toys and games from birth to his current 2.5 years. None of these are difficult to make and they have all provided him with a TON of playtime and learning time. If you’re looking for a little something extra to include under the tree for your little ones, these just might work! Include just one homemade gift or put together an entire busy box like these.
Baby & Pre-Toddler (6-18 months)
Early Toddler (18-24 months)
Sponge Jewelry (aka Stringing Sponges)
Toddler (2-3 years)
You can also check out the category link Homemade Toys or Homemade Games for other suggestions.
And remember, they don’t need fancy. In fact at this age, they will most likely not notice at all if you spent tons of time making the homemade toys “cute”. At these ages, they’re all about function and entertainment!
