If you have a toddler, then they have probably emptied out your tissue box or wipes case a time or two. I know my toddler loves to pull things out of little boxes, and put them back in! In fact, he emptied a wipes container just today! So, to keep his little hands off the real wipes, I decided to make him a “fake” box of wipes using an old wipe container and fabric scraps! It is simple to make, and you probably have all the supplies on hand.
You’ll need to gather a few supplies:
1) Fabric scraps
2) Thread
3) Scissors (I used my pinking shears so that the zig zag edge will prevent fraying)
4) Empty diaper wipes case
5) Sewing machine
Cut up some of your fabric scraps into the size piece you prefer.
Sew your fabric scraps together one by one with a straight stitch.
Place the sewn together pieces into the wipe box, and let your little one go to town pulling out as many as he wants!
I made several different sizes of scrapes sewn together, so that your little one can pull lots of different scraps out of the box!
They will want to do it again, and again!
Just stuff them back into the box, and let them at it! Hopefully this will keep them entertained for a while, and keep them out of your real wipe stash!
By Caroline of Armelle Blog
GOLD / nectarine / 2884 posts
Love!!! Good to take on trips, etc. too!
grapefruit / 4669 posts
Super cute! If only I could sew…
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
This is a great way to recycle a wipe container!
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
This is genius! My LO looooooooooooooooooooves to pull out wipes!
pomegranate / 3383 posts
He’s such a cutie! I love the red hair!
Great idea…I can definitely make this with my very limited sewing skills!
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I love this!!! My 7 month old loves pulling out wipes. I’m totally making this.
honeydew / 7488 posts
I love this and have got to do this sometime!
@tororojo: If you arent a big sewer, you could use “stitch witchery” or a similar ironable bonding web as your no sew solution. That’s what I do as a short cut sometimes. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001DSIHI/ref=aw_d_detail?pd=1
honeydew / 7968 posts
K, I just need 3 of the 5 items…. Great idea! My kids love pulling out wipes!
pea / 16 posts
I’ve been meaning to make one of these for my son because he LOVES pulling wipes and tissues out. I don’t have a sewing machine though so i’m looking for a no sew option. Maybe i’ll just knot the fabric together.