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“B” is for Baby Gym

December 19, 2014

Ana White and I are finishing up the Handmade Holiday series with a gift to build for the littlest ones.  You still have plenty of time to construct this diy baby gym so no excuses.
handbuilt holiday series: gifts to build
Ana has the plans for this modern and sleek baby gym and I did the build in less than one hour.  One 3/4″ handy panel (2′ x 4′) and 4 screws are all the supplies you need to make this gift:
diy modern baby gym

diy modern baby gym
Attach the hanging critters through the loop hole.

This baby gym is sturdy and strong but still lightweight and portable.  If I still had a baby in the house I would definitely be keeping this baby gym!

diy modern baby gym
We modeled our diy baby gym after the Land of Nod Wee Workout:
Land of Nod wee workout
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Beautiful as it may be their version costs $99.  You can build this baby gym for about $20 in plywood or you might even have some scrap pieces lying around.

diy baby gym from plywood
How to build a diy baby gym:

Use Ana’s plans here.
how to make a baby gym
Step 1: Sketch layout onto handy panel.  I made a paper template for 1/2 of one curved side piece then traced the template to replicate the shape and keep the curved pieces exactly the same.
Step 2: Cut out pieces using a jig saw.  Sand well and putty any open gaps.

how to make a baby gym
Step 3: Using a 1″ spade but make 3 holes in top cross piece for hanging critters.
how to make a baby gym
Step 4: Attach top cross piece to sides.  Use glue and be sure to predrill and countersink your screws.
Sand well.
diy plywood baby gym
A huge thank you to Ana White for making this year’s Handmade Holiday series a success.  With Ana’s plans you can build all of your holiday gifts big and small.

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Filed Under: 2014, BABIES, BUILD, DIY, GAMES & TOYS, GIFTS, HANDBUILT HOLIDAY5 Comments

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  1. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    December 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    This is so great! And so much better than anything you can find at the toy store.

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  2. Stephanie D says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    Hi there, love this and would like to make, but where does one find the critters? I love that your critters have wooden rings attached at the bottom also.

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  3. jcprime1 says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    @StephanieD the critters with wooden rings are Infantino brand and I found them at Buy Buy Baby. Good luck with you project!

    Reply
  4. Janiece says

    October 9, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    Did I miss the measurments and cut list? Would love to make this for my grandson.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:21 AM

      Hi Janiece, the plans are linked above but I will leave it here as well: https://ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/wood-baby-gym

      Reply

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