Update: You can now view a video tutorial for these soft baby slippers here. From what I've read, soft-soled shoes are the best for young babies (pre-walking age). I wanted some soft-soled shoes for my little daughter, but had a problem finding some that (a) were inexpensive and (b) didn't fall off of her little...
Sew Soft Baby Blocks
By Christina Dennis Good, old-fashioned blocks are a great toy for Baby. They're wonderful to grab with little fingers, and to practice passing from hand to hand. Here's a simple pattern for soft blocks made out of fabric, ribbon and polyester fiberfill. Hang them, stack them, toss them -- they'll have many uses!
Make Baby Leg Warmers from Socks
By Christina Dennis Baby leg warmers are cute and practical. Not only do they look adorable, they cushion baby's knees when crawling and keep baby's legs warm on a cool day. Baby leg warmers also make diaper changes a snap! Boutique-style baby leg warmers can be expensive, so I've devised a way to create them...
Make Your Own Wipe Solution
By Amy Nogar Wipe solutions are so easy to make and can save you money too! Use them for cleaning sticky hands and messy faces as well as dirty bottoms. Unlike commercial wipes, these recipes don't contain alcohol or chemicals, and they smell good. Use these recipes on cloth wipes or make your own disposable...
Sew a Quick & Easy Bib
By Christina Dennis Sewing a custom bib for your baby, or as a gift for a baby shower, is fun & easy! You can use scraps of fabric you have leftover from other projects, or purchase some special fabric, like laminated cotton, that works especially well for bibs.
Make an Extra-Large Flannel Baby Blanket
By Carol Hegberg To construct a two-sided, flannel blanket, you need to purchase 1¼ yards of two different flannels (If you choose, you can use the same flannel for both sides and buy accordingly.) and contrasting thread colors for the outer edges.
How To Make a Diaper Cake
A handmade diaper cake makes a great gift for a baby shower. It looks impressive, and it is equally just as practical! A diaper cake is made with 2-4 layers of diapers. The size of diapers used is up to you, but size 1-2 diapers are usually less costly and fit babies longer.