A friend of mine with a daughter just 5 weeks older than Lorelei gave us this for L's 1st birthday (container decorated by her little toddler), and it has been a go-to activity for us ever since. The puff balls can be purchased at your local craft store, and their uses are endless! Cut a hole in a piece of cardboard or in the top of an oatmeal container and let her stuff them in; practice throwing accuracy by tossing them into a box a few feet away; have a "snowball fight" that doesn't hurt anyone; group them by color to work on categories; toss them around the room and have fun putting them away (really - I didn't invent that game, but L thinks it's the best!).
If you're looking for a cute, cheap gift you and your kiddo can make/assemble together to give at toddler birthday parties, I'd highly recommend this one!
that is such a good idea! I hope I remember this one next time i need a good gift for a toddler!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing idea! Noah LOVES balls, so this would be a perfect indoor way to play with them!
ReplyDeleteIt's true! Puff balls are THE BEST toddler toys. I love the gift idea!
ReplyDeleteWe did this the other day with pompoms, cut up pipe cleaners, and an old plastic container with a hole cut in the top. He LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE pom poms, but I always have to watch Annabelle as she limes to put them in her mouth when she's feeling sassy! I hadn't thought to use them for throwing/tossing. Great idea!
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