Diy Wooden Baby Rattle

Wooden rattle view in gallery.

Diy wooden baby rattle. Then cut a 3 4 long notch in both ends see photo which will each accept a wedge. For each rattle you will need. A 3 inch piece of 1 2 wooden dowel. Cut ta length of dowel about 1 longer than it needs to be to go through the body of the rattle.

To make the wedge cut a thin piece of hardwood and sand plane cut them into a wedge shape. It is made of non toxic natural wood without bpa with 100 organic cotton cotton oeko tex it is possible to divert the rattle into a mini macramé decoration. Make and apply finish. Remove the baby rattle from the lathe and cut each nub off as close to the rattle body as possible.

Using a heat gun melt the wax on both ends and use a rag to wipe off any extra melted wax. Cut out the shape. Cut out rattle pieces. While making it make sure that all the elements are totally safe and non toxic.

Hand sand each end to remove any evidence of the nubs. Rub the bee s wax all over each end of the rattle. How to make a wooden baby toy. Cut out the shape.

The wedge should be no more than 1 8 thick at its thickest. 2 dowel caps 1 1 4 with 1 2 hole. Montessori inspired rattle view in gallery. Wooden toys have a appausing effect on young babies who like to relieve their gums.

All natural organic wood salve optional directions. This toy is great for two month old infants you can grab onto things and enjoy hearing themselves make noise when they move their arm. My friends recently had their first baby so i made them this little wooden elephant baby rattle toy from a few scraps of wood i had lying around some americ. 3 wooden rings 1 1 2 super fine sandpaper.

Sep 8 2016 i try to surround my kids with high quality all natural toys. The soft tone of the tiny golden bells definitely sets it apart from the other rattles. Wood always wins out over plastic and hand made is best. When they were babies this was my all time favorite toy for them i first saw a wooden montessori inspired rattle like this at a high end baby boutique in georgetown but.

If you are familiar with the montessori concept and want to include it in your baby s daily life and activities start with this montessori inspired rattle by nerd and health nut.