Want to build something for the baby in your life? Here are a ton of ideas and tutorials for woodworking projects for babies!
Having a baby - or grand baby - is such an exciting moment. If you are a maker, it totally makes sense that you would want to gift the baby with something homemade.
When I was pregnant with our first child, both Sean and I went wild making things for him. I did a lot of sewing for the nursery (and I'm not typically a big sewer!) and Sean built a crib from scratch - his first ever big build and design.
Of course, by the time baby #2 came along, we were a bit too busy with our toddler to do a ton of builds. Sorry second child!
Whether you yourself are having a baby, or you are looking for a gift to make for someone having a baby, a woodworking build is a great idea.
Some ideas of woodworking projects you can build for babies:
- cribs
- changing tables
- wooden toys
- play pen
- wall mounted growth chart
We have made a TON of building projects for our kiddos over the years - and wanted to round the best builds for babies up for you today!
DIY woodworking projects for babies
Here are a ton of project ideas that you can build for the baby in your life!
DIY Woodworking projects for babies
Here are a ton of step by step tutorials and woodworking plans for building projects that you can make for a baby!
Changing tables are essential but a short time use piece of furniture. Instead, build this wooden topper to transform any dresser into a changing table - temporarily.
Is there anything cooler than building your own baby crib from scratch? This is the one we built for Luke, and it has a mid century modern feel. We have step by step plans on how to build it!
If you prefer a more traditional look, the crib that we built for Rory has more of a Pottery Barn Aesthetic. There are step by step plans for this, too.
Upgrade your crib with a custom wooden leaf-shaped mobile holder. I sewed the felt animals myself, too!
Once your baby is a bit more mobile, you might want to contain them to keep them out of trouble. Here's how to build a wooden playpen!
This tree shaped shelf can hold books or stuffed animals and was perfect for our son's jungle themed nursery.
For more book storage, check out this house shaped bookshelf! It's a super easy build and so cute for a nursery.
Finally, here's an even bigger bookshelf option for a nursery! I love how this one has a built in animal zoo for tons of stuffed animal storage. My son loves it, too!
This wooden tree house is a perfect little doll house for imaginative play.
Balancing stones are super easy to make and a fun first toy for babies and toddlers. Plus, learn how I dyed them with natural food coloring!
This wooden tool set is perfect for little hands, and pairs nicely with our kids workbench plans.
A pikler triangle is such a fun climbing toy for toddlers and preschoolers - pair it with our climbing arch for a full playroom set!
This magic tissue box is an easy build and a great toy for a baby.
Grab your scroll saw and make your own custom wooden name puzzle!
This wooden play tent is perfect for adding a cozy reading or play area to a kids room.
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Hello, I'm Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I've transformed three homes and now I'm dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let's turn your house into a home together!
