Babies thrive on a play, but not every part of your home is safe for your child’s crawling, bouncing, and giggling. So, what’s the solution? An indoor baby play area!
An indoor baby place space that is set up specifically for your baby’s needs.
Also, a great way to encourage your child to have fun while keeping them out of harm’s way.
What’s more, healthy play can help develop your baby’s brain, so why wouldn’t you want a DIY baby play area?
If you’re looking for some baby play area ideas, you’ve come to the right place.
Here, we’re sharing all of our tips and tricks that will help your baby enjoy play even more!
Use Baby Gates or Playpens
As you know, babies can be determined when they want to go somewhere they shouldn’t.
To minimize the chance that your baby wanders off and gets into trouble, use baby gates.
Also, you can use playpens around the home to create a designated play area.
This way, your baby can play independently and won’t have access to the entire house.
To make the area more fun, add toys, puzzle games, and baby gyms so that your child will never want to leave!
Add a Floor Bed in Baby Play Area
If you’re planning on spending lots of time in the area playing and reading books to your child, add a floor bed!
Use anything from a small blowup mattress to a thick comforter with blankets and a pillow.
This will make it so that, when you’re in the play area, you’re down on the floor where the baby is without wreaking havoc on your joints and bones.
Add Hang Baby Art to Indoor Play Area
Get creative by hanging cute baby art in the baby’s play area.
Younger babies love to ogle at high-contrast art with bold patterns and colors, while toddlers could benefit from shapes and alphabet prints.
Not only does hanging baby art in your child’s play area make for some cute decorations, but it also helps stimulate your baby’s visual system!
Add Toys, Games, and More
What good is a baby’s play area without any toys or games?
If you want to encourage your child to engage in healthy play, you need to fill the area with all kinds of fun and exciting things!
Stick to educational and interactive items that challenge your baby’s brain and encourage thinking. These toys are perfect!
Build an Indoor Baby Play Area
Remember: babies need play.
It helps strengthen their bones and muscles while shaping their cognitive development.
So, it’s a no-brainer that you should build an indoor baby play area in your home.
Now that you’re aware of these great baby play area ideas, you can create your very own and watch your child blossom.
Don’t be afraid to get down on your hands and knees for some fun, too!
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My name is Andrea Thompson and I’m a home based freelance writer. I’m 23 years old, married to my best friend, and mother to a wonderfully independent and opinionated 3 year old girl and step-mother to a sweet seven year old boy. I live in a tiny, little town in Kentucky, where I spend my free time fishing with my kids.
Writing has always been my passion, which I followed through high school, and for a while in college. Life happened, and once I discovered we were pregnant, I switched directions; opting for the healthcare industry because of the stability.
Finally, years later, I was in a place where I could leave the day job that never truly made me happy, and pursue my dreams. I’ve built, and am still building, my writing career from scratch. But, I’m passionate and I’m good at what I do. And, in the end, I can prove to my daughter that she can do anything she wants with this life.
