I started Luke with Treasure Boxes at 5 months. Here is my introduction that explains the whys and hows.
I have also gathered a list of possible items to put in the basket:
- metal serving spoon
- wooden spoon
- loofah
- natural sponge
- spice jar w/ dried beans
- fabric scraps
- large river stone
- wooden block
- pinecone
- leaf
- calculator
- ribbons
- leather
- large beads
- bracelet
- child spoon
- paintbrush
- rag
- measuring spoons
- clothespin
- comb
- small whisk
- seashell
- keys on keyring
- napkin ring
- cork
- mitten/glove
- mesh bag
- felt
- piece of pool noodle
- ponytail holder
- hair roller
- smell bags (tea bags, lavendar, clove)
- dryer ball
- pumpkin
- dried corn cob
- bumpy squash
- crochet/knit fabric
- fuzzy pipe cleaner, bent so there are no pointy ends
- foam
- small sieve
- pumice stone
- raffia
- makeup sponge
- golf ball
- avocado stone
- peach stone
- feathers
- bell bracelet
- handbell
Please never leave your infant or toddler alone with these items and always inspect items before each and every use for any loose or jagged parts.
