Noisy Play Bags For Toddlers

So much friendlier for the ears than those battery noise toys...

Posted by Marieke

About

I was babysitting Milou and all the toys her parents gave me were those loud electronic toys with horrible sounds and music. My ears were in pain.

I was looking at this cute fabric wondering what to make and I came up with these. One bag is filled with rice and little bells, one with bells and buttons (feeling) and the other with a plastic sandwich bag. A much nicer sound in can tell you.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Fabric
  • Ribbon
  • Plastic Bag(s)
  • Rice
  • Button(s)

Steps (4 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Version A rattle bag

    Cut out two squares of appr. 15x15 cm + seam allowance.

    Pin them together, right sides facing each other.

    Add a little ribbon in between.

    Sew but leave an opening of 5-6 cm.

    Turn inside out and fill with rice and bells. (don't use too much rice, it should stay very flexible)

    Topstitch whole square around the edges to finish. You can use a decorative stitch if you like.

  2. 2

    Version B crackle bag

    Cut out two squares of appr. 15x15 cm + seam allowance.

    Put them together, right sides facing each other and place a plastic (sandwich) bag on top. Pin everything together. Cut off excess plastic.

    Add a little ribbon in between.

    Sew with the plastic facing down and leave an opening of 5-6 cm.

    Turn inside out and topstitch around the edges it to finish. You can use a decorative stitch if you like.

  3. 3

    Version C feel bag

    Cut out two squares of appr. 15x15 cm + seam allowance.

    Cut out one piece of felt same size.

    Sew some buttons on the felt on one side and maybe also some little bells. Stay at least 3-4 cm away from the sides.

  4. 4

    Put the fabric together, right sides facing each other and place the felt square on top with the buttons facing up. Pin everything together. Cut off excess fabric.

    Add a little ribbon in between.

    Sew but leave an opening of 5-6 cm.

    Turn inside out and topstitch whole square around the edges to finish. You can use a decorative stitch if you like.