How to build a baby busy board
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2018
- Keep your baby entertained for a few minutes so you can drink your coffee while it is hot! :)
I’ve used door bolts, a door stop, a brushed faceplate, a hasp and staple, little blind spot mirrors, cabin hooks, a door chain, a bicycle bell, nylon rope, zipper, bolts with washer, a caster wheel and a few more bits.
You can really use anything you think your baby might be intrigued by. Just make sure it is safe to touch and remember always supervise your baby when he/she plays with the busy board.
Like I said in the video I’m not to sure about the light yet, might try to find one a bit less bright.
This busy board hangs from a door to keep the room free for baby to play in, I recon you have enough toys cluttering the space as it is, without a big busy board in the middle. I used hooks to hang my board as I need something that comes off easily as my studio is being used to shoot my DIY video’s in and I need clean walls and doors. I would suggest screwing yours to the door itself so it is attached securely. Just make sure somebody knocks before opening the door :)
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My grand loves the spring door stops. She cant get enough of it.
They were Kiki's fav too! Could spend ages making it bounce up and down :)
The milk powder scoop idea was brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
I do like raiding the recycling box for materials :D Glad you liked the project
I'm 8 and nearly 9 and I love this busy bord I really recommend it for everyone best hack ever!
Thank you!!!
Exactly the video I needed to gather some ideas. Thanks!
so pleased you like it!!
Your baby is so beautiful!
:) thanks
Thanks Heather Awesome!!!
Pleasure!!
How Awesome is this!!!!!!!! I've never seen anything like this. Great idea!👍💜
thank you!!
Thank you for sharing, very nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
Such a fab sensory board I am About to make one for our busy 15 month old little boy.hes into switches plugs and all sorts.i am taking alot of inspiration from your board.thankyou
So pleased you like the video! Does your little boy like the sensory board?
Wow thank you for sharing this... We'll try to do this for my child.
New friend here.
Glad you like it, recon your little one will love it!
Wow very good but it would more helpful if you could give us the list of items required in description box
Hi, glad you liked the build. For the hardware you can just use whatever you have lying around your house and is baby safe. You can always find more details on my builds over on my blog. www.hestershandmadehome.com/hestershandmadehome/busyboard
How thick is the sheet of wood?
Mine is 9mm thick
Making one now.
Yeah! Does your little one like it?
HandmadeHome wish I knew how to send a picture of it
@@davidhinson5010 you can always find me on Instagram Hesters handmade Home :)
HandmadeHome will do
HandmadeHome we think we got it
Please where did you buy the board from?
Hi, I buy my plywood at my local DIY shop or lumber yard
I enjoyed this video a lot, because I'm trying to design a busy board...
With your experience the steel pieces or sharp edges can not hurt the baby hands or head if he's playing alone or 2 siblings are playing beside it?
Note: 0 years of experience as a father Lol
Hi, I haven't had any problems with sharp edges as my baby/toddler was pretty gently with the board. If you are worried maybe don't use the hinges as they have sharp corners and just use other chains/zips/buttons/bells instead. Let me know how you get on with the build :D
What’s the thickness in the plywood?
I would suggest using 6mm plywood
If you stick it to the door, is that safe? And when you open and close the door, is that still safe?🤔
Hi, do you mean its not safe as the door can open? That door we rarely used so she was safe playing there :) You can hang the busy board on the wall too if that would be a concern.
In the video it shows that the board is detachable so when not in use I would take it off the door but it was very securely attached on hooks at the top and bottom of the board. Hope this answered your questions.
I feel like some of these wouldn't be safe for babies as they have a
Parts where a baby can trap their fingers.
Hi Ruth, thank you for your concern. You can adjust your board to just have items on you think are safe for your child. And always supervise your child when playing with the board. You could make one with just laces and mirrors or maybe even fabric pieces? So much fun stuff you can stick on a board :D
сколько стоит такая?
Hi, do you mean how much it cost to make? Depending on what items you use, my came to about £25 in hardware
I did it myself. I used Woodglut woodworking plans for this.
Just checked, Woodglut has a $67 cost to even look. I think Ill stay with this one.
HandmadeHome thank you for making it look so easy. Family childcare here and I am always looking to be creative and save money too.
Pleasure!! If you can make it from left over materials from other builds it can become even cheaper to make :)
@@kittymanyak4290 Ok. Everybody has their own choices :)