Faced with all his usual toys, Holden turned toward his faux rattle and rolled it and shook it for 2 days. Here’s how to make this awe-inspiring toy:
- Wash and remove the label from a Gerber Prune Apple Juice container
- Let dry (important or it all turns to mush and is fun for noone)
- Insert about 6 Cheerios or Oatios
- Leave for baby to discover
And that’s it… I’m not kidding that this thing holds his attention right now better than his wiz-bang “real” toys. He likes to shake it and also roll it around the carpet and the floor.
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My daughter once came across 6 or 7 empty baby food jars that I was going to put in the basement for future crafty projects. Oh her joy at taking off the lids and studying the jars around!
You’re so right, buy them toys and they’ll play with the wrapping paper and bows instead! I used an old margarine tub and filled it with cheerios for my son when he was 6 months old. I used packaging tape around the top for extra security, and it makes a cool crackling sound that he loves!
We did the same thing but used an old plastic spice jar with a few coins in it. Made sure it was securely shut and watched the amazement. It sure is surprising how long 18 cents can entertain a child. We also have a mustard bottle version too!
Great idea. You don’t have to worry about losing the rattle too!
perfect!!!!
We have made 3 different versions with dry rice, cous cous, and beans. They each sound a little different and are wonderfully entertaining car toys!
My daughter LOVES this! It’s been her favorite toy for months. And this is a girl who is ordinarily board with a toy after 5 min. At her day care they have bottles with some water and floaty thing and another half full with glitter and yet another half full of sand. They’re her favorites.