Fun for baby is about more than just baby talk and peek-a-boo. Although those are a great source of enjoyment as well. Learn from experienced parents how to keep an infant busy and happy. Below are ideas, tips, and activities from moms who know best from practice. A busy baby is a happy baby, right?

Making a Homemade Recycled Baby Noisemaker by Pam Gaulin
You can make a baby noisemaker for an older baby or a toddler out of recycled material and household items. Babies and toddlers love rattles and noisemakers. They learn cause and effect, when they shake or move the object, it makes noise. For babies 12 months up to toddlers that are 18 months, try this easy recycled baby noisemaker.

Easy Games to Play With Your Baby: Teach Motor Skills, Mental Development, and Cognitive Skills by Kimberly Sharpe
Babies adore time with their mom and dad. They will actually tune in and listen carefully when they hear their parents voices over the voices of strangers. They will listen intently and try not to miss a word. This means that game playing with your baby is a wonderful way to interact and teach baby many things because your baby will always give you their complete attention. Here are three wonderful early games to enjoy with your baby. They each teach motor skills, mental development and cognitive skills.


Unique Toys for Baby Through Elementary and Teen by Lyn Lomasi
Finding and choosing toys can sometimes be a headache, not to mention the fact that most kids already have many of the basic toys out there. But, don't fret. Here are ten tips for finding and choosing unique toys for all ages.

Cupcake Cup Baby Bird: Crafts for Kids 18 Months and Up by Pam Gaulin
Kids who are two and older can create their own paper muffin cup baby birds with this paper craft idea. This craft idea for kids 18 months and up does need some preparation by parents or teachers.

Cloth Doll Patterns to Make Dolls at Home by Karen Barnes
Cloth doll body patterns are great to use for making baby's first doll. The cloth doll body patterns are made in a manner that are soft and huggable for a baby. The cloth doll body patterns can make great gifts for anyone of any age.

Four Motion Games That Every Baby Will Love by Kimberly Sharpe
Babies adore motion. They find it soothing and stimulating. They like swings, jumpers/bouncers, vibrating chairs, and they love being rocked. Scientists believe that their love of motion is due to the prenatal motion they experienced inside the womb. Motion will sooth and calm a fussy baby.

Free Baby Toy Sewing Patterns by Karen Barnes
With so many recalls being on the market for baby cribs, strollers, and other items over the years, making toys for babies with these sewing patterns can help reduce your concerns over manufacturer recalls. Even though I don't list more than a few free baby toy sewing patterns in this article, searching for more of these types of patterns can help add to homemade baby toys.

~posted by Lyn Lomasi~