I thought it would be great to compile a ton of the fabulous baby play ideas I've seen in one spot - as well as hopefully introduce you to some great baby (and toddler and preschooler) play bloggers! For each site you'll see one representative photo, links to that blogger's top five favorite baby play activities, and you'll also find a link to their complete baby play archive. We've got all the bases covered - lots of great DIY sensory ideas, baby safe sensory bins, even baby friendly paint recipes! There are so many clever and creative ways to play with babies here - I have so enjoyed seeing the inquisitive and curious looks on all their tiny faces as I compiled this list!
Fun at Home with Kids' five favorite baby play posts are:
DIY Sensory Boards (two kinds) (pictured)
You can find ALL of Fun at Home with Kids' baby play posts here.
The Imagination Tree's five favorite baby play posts are:
Treasure Baskets
Baby Play Area (Reggio and Montessori Inspired) (pictured)
Homemade Baby Toys
Sensory Tunnel
Discovery Bottles
You can find ALL of The Imagination Tree's baby play posts here.
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Learn Play Imagine's five favorite baby play posts are:
Colored Ice in the Play Pool (pictured)
You can find ALL of Learn Play Imagine's baby play posts here.
House of Burke's five favorite baby play posts are:
Animal Texture Board (pictured)
You can find ALL of House of Burke's baby play posts here.
Dirt and Boogers' five favorite baby play posts are:
Baby Water Play (pictured)
You can find ALL of Dirt and Boogers' baby play posts here.
Learn with Play at Home's five favorite baby play posts are:
Baby Box Play (pictured)
You can find ALL of Learn with Play at Home's baby play posts here.
Toddler Approved's five favorite baby play posts are:
Knocking Down Cup Towers (pictured)
Autumn Sensory Tub
Silly Stackers
Simple Shakers
Water Bottle Fountain
Autumn Sensory Tub
Silly Stackers
Simple Shakers
Water Bottle Fountain
You can find ALL of Toddler Approved's baby play posts here.
Paint on the Ceiling
Textile Treasure Basket
Sensory Water Bag
Fun with Sheets
Rice Bubble Sensory Tub
You can find ALL of Paint on the Ceiling's baby play posts here.
Pom Pom Sensory Bin
Alphabet Soup: First Sensory Bins
Sensory Bag for Baby
Paint on the Ceiling
Paint on the Ceiling's five favorite baby play posts are:
Hanging ObjectsTextile Treasure Basket
Sensory Water Bag
Fun with Sheets
Rice Bubble Sensory Tub
You can find ALL of Paint on the Ceiling's baby play posts here.
Plain Vanilla Mom's five favorite baby posts are:
Travel BoxesPom Pom Sensory Bin
Alphabet Soup: First Sensory Bins
Sensory Bag for Baby
You can find ALL of Plain Vanilla Mom's baby play posts here.
Laughing Kids Learn's five favorite baby play posts are:
DIY Sensory Board for Babies (pictured)
You can find ALL of Laughing Kids Learn's baby play posts here.
Childhood 101's five favorite baby play posts are:
Creating a Baby Play Space (pictured)
You can find ALL of Childhood 101's baby play posts here.
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Nurturestore's five favorite baby play posts are:
Personalized Baby Jigsaw (pictured)
You can find ALL of Nurturestore's baby play posts here.
Lesson Learnt Journal's five favorite baby play posts are:
Markers + Big Cardboard Box (pictured)
You can find ALL of Lesson Learnt Journal's baby play posts here.
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All activities here are activities I feel are safe for my own children. As your child's parents/guardians, you will need to decide what you feel is safe for your family. I always encourage contacting your child's pediatrician for guidance if you are not sure about the safety/age appropriateness of an activity. All activities on this blog are intended to be performed with adult supervision. Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when activities call for the use of materials that could potentially be harmful, such as scissors, or items that could present a choking risk (small items), or a drowning risk (water activities), and with introducing a new food/ingredient to a child (allergies). Observe caution and safety at all times. The author and blog disclaim liability for any damage, mishap, or injury that may occur from engaging in any of these activities on this blog.
Wow! What an awesome list of baby activities. Thank you for putting it all in one spot (and for including us). xo P
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pauline! And thank you for your lovely ideas!
DeleteFABULOUS round-up, Asia!!! I recently had a commenter ask for baby play ideas - I'll definitely be referring her here. And I look forward to pulling this out when our next one is ready to do more than cry and sleep :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much Anna!!!
DeleteExcellent resource, Asia!! *Almost* makes me want another baby again! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chelsey! And ahahahahaha!!!
DeleteAwesome list!!!! Thanks for posting :)
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Thank you, Ashley!!! :)
DeleteExcellent resource. I will be pinning this and will be back looking at it often. What a collection of amazing blogs and ideas! Thanks for letting me share a few!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristina!!!
DeleteSuch a brilliant resource for parents. So pleased I can be part of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate!
DeleteFabulous round up! I like the way it's divided into the different blogs. What a handy compilation. Thanks for include us as well! Pinned! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks, Debs!
DeleteNice round-up. We just got out of baby phase, but these ideas are really nice! I found that besides things that one needs to do - for the less crafty moms out there- there are many household baby toys one can improvise with :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you and totally agree, Angela!
DeleteThis is wonderful! As a stay-at-home Grammy of a 5 month old and 18 month old, I need all the help I can get. I love your blog and ideas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane! And hoo boy I bet you have your hands full! A lot of fun and so tiring all at once, I'm sure! :)
DeleteWow Asia, this is brilliant! Such a fabulous resource. Thanks for sharing on my wall. I've pinned this.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ness!!!! :)
DeleteThanks for such a great list!!! My daughter is 12 months and I'm excited to throw some new play ideas into her routine.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I wanted to let you know that McAfee flagged your site on my PC as a potential problem when I redirected here from Pinterest. I used to do web design and run my mom's website still, so I always hate seeing great blogs flagged for ridiculous coding/widget/update reasons. Thanks again for a great roundup!
Hi Kaitlin! So glad you found the list - so many ideas, right? And booo, I know about that - I guess McAfee has always flagged my site as spam (how rude, right?!). I've tried filling out the online petition form, but they've never done anything to fix it. :(
DeleteThis is an amazing list! Thank you! I cannot wait to try some out.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amber!!!! :)
DeleteWhat a great compilation of ideas to do. There definitely are a few I will have to try out. Just be careful with the drawing in cardboard boxes as you are encouraging your child to draw on walls, so make sure your paint is washable .
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mum's Lounge!
Deleteawesome list!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot to read in the weekend and hope i find something that fits mu daughter's age!
Thank you, Martha!
DeleteWhat a mother load of links Asia! Thanks so much for posting. I have been looking for some new ideas, can't wait to have heaps of fun with my little one :) Julia
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA it totally is, Julia! So glad it's helpful!!! :) :) :)
DeleteThis is just fantastic - thanks so much. We will be sharing with our community as well. We are all about development-boosting baby activities and love this collection.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lauren! :)
DeleteThis is one amazing collection from some of the most amazing bloggers! This one will keep us busy for awhile! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Emma!! :)
DeleteSome wonderful ideas for baby sensory play thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
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