If you know a new mom, or one who is expecting soon, you know that having a baby means spending a lot of time at home. For moms of older children, crafts and games like puppets can be a fun shared activity that helps kids learn and produces a toy they will love. We’ve collected some really cute ideas for both kinds of moms (or dads even!).
First Crochet Kit
These tiny crochet penguins make a great first project and are a great gift to help pass the time. They are easy to make and it’s a skill that keeps giving. The penguins also make great ornaments, key chains, decorations and toys.
Go to: Rainlifehouse
Animal Friends
This feltland garland kit produces an absolutely charming string of animals to put in an infants room. Each one is adorable and are hand stitched together and stuffed to create a fun project gifts for a new or expectant mom – or even for yourself to gift the end result!
Go to: PollyChromeCrafts
Embroidered Alligator
This is a great project for a new or expectant mom who wants to nest and add to the babies room and doesn’t just want to fill it with store-bought items. This alligator is super cute and it’s also a great chance to learn the skills to make other projects like this.
Go to: kirikipress
DoopalPoops
Now that my son is a toddler, he loves puppets and puppet shows. These DoopalPoops are puppets we can build together, and he can personalize by picking colors and putting on the eyes. He’s going to love this, and maybe you will too.
Go to: DoopalPoops
Make A Snoof!
These Snoofs are awesome and come in different colors. They remind us of Sesame Street monsters – and kids will love that! They come with all of the furry fabric, felt and eyes you need. What a fun afternoon project and great gift!
Go to: TheAppleTreeStudio
Little Lamb, Little Lamb
These cute lambs are made from luxurious soft lambswool and are cute for a baby’s room or a bathroom. Each kit contains the patterns, wool, stuffing, eyes, darning needle and hook. A great fun gift and a fun skill to learn.
Go to: SolidMarl
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