6.20.2011

Baby Play : Fabric Scraps

A new sensory item for George is a tub of fabric scraps!

baby play: fabric scraps

I've had these in the cupboard for years, not being able to bring myself to throw them out, but not knowing what else to do with them either.

I brought them out one morning for George to explore, while Henry was at daycare.
I put a selection of the fabric scraps in an old wipes container.
baby play: fabric scraps
George felt the fabric between his hands, exploring how it felt, and even tasted.


I shut the lid to the container and pulled out a bit of the fabric for George to pull.
baby play: fabric scraps
He pulled fabric out, one scrap after another.
Not quite getting every last piece of fabric, but he was able to pull out most of it.


He also tried closing the lid, over and over.
The latch was broken, so it wouldn't stay shut, bringing some frustration.baby play: fabric scraps
Then it was back to the fabric again.

I have so many fabric scraps on hand, I wonder what can be done with them.

Do you have ideas for fabric?



jamie @ hands on : as we grow
-- Henry is 3 years old --
-- George is 8 months old --


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4 Comments:

At June 20, 2011 , Anonymous Melissa said...

I love this idea - especially using the wipe container as well! My little one loves to play with textiles too! Her favourite activity at the moment is pulling out all the tea towels and tablecloths from the bottom drawer in the kitchen.

 
At June 20, 2011 , Anonymous Amanda @ Gratefully Growing in Grace said...

We do this, too, and it's fun for my 11 month old. I have several fabric textures in her junk...err... treasure box among other things like I blogged about here:
http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2011/06/recycled-photo-rattles.html

We have tulle, fleece, felt, cotton, and even a scrap of burlap! She loves feeling them all and crawling around with the tulle in her hand. Maybe she's a future ballerina..

 
At June 20, 2011 , Anonymous Rashmie @ MommyLabs said...

I love this idea. Soft, colourful, full of textures - this can be a delightful play for the kiddo.. :)

 
At June 21, 2011 , Anonymous Steph @ MomKaboodle said...

What a fabulous idea! Sure beats them pulling out ALL of the tissues....or baby wipes...(not that I'm speaking from experience or anything....rofl!)

 

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