All in the Family Band: DIY Musical Instruments for Baby

If your baby loves music, try crafting one of these DIY musical instruments.

By rtjuliagarza July 23, 2015

It’s a fact: babies love music. Even if you can’t carry a tune in a bucket, they’ll love rocking out with you. Make your jam sessions more fun with the help of these seven musical instruments, all easy to DIY with things found around the house.

Photo: Dana Made It

Latin Flair

Upcycle Easter eggs and plastic spoons to make rhythmic maracas. Different fillers will create different shaking sounds, so you can make a slew of maracas for baby to explore. Dana suggests popcorn kernels, rice, beans and lentils; sprinkles also make a fun maraca filler! Turn on some salsa music and shake, shake, shake.

What songs do you like to sing and play along to with your baby?

–Julia Garza

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