http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Look-what-I-made-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/YBNI/HFSH5694/F9TYBNIHFSH5694.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist Okay, I admit this wasn't a DIY... I did have help;-) But it did take more than nine months! Sorry, no "how-to" pictures here... Plenty of those elsewhere on the internet;-) 2nd photo: Only one day old, and Baby Brigid meets the Instructables robot;-)
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:04:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kid-Resistant-Not-Kid-Proof-Cabinet-Keeper-Shutt/
Kid Resistant (Not Kid Proof) Cabinet Keeper-Shutters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MW5F/HET12NGF/FR2MW5FHET12NGF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MW5F/HET12NGF/FR2MW5FHET12NGF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MW5F/HET12NGF/FR2MW5FHET12NGF.SMALL.jpg RangerJ Its amazing how much a ten-month child can get into. By the time you get one thing picked up, he is doing something else. Once my grandson was crawling pretty well, he discovered the kitchen cabinets and it was time to do something to keep him from getting hurt. When our children were little, we bo...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:59:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stay-Open-BabyPet-Gate/
Stay Open Baby/Pet Gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/EIFF/HELXCXQQ/F4PEIFFHELXCXQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/EIFF/HELXCXQQ/F4PEIFFHELXCXQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/EIFF/HELXCXQQ/F4PEIFFHELXCXQQ.SMALL.jpg pinkball Not all baby/pet gates come with a stay-open feature and the ones that do don't always work that well. It's a pain when the kid is napping and you're going back and forth carrying laundry and dishes. Anyway, here is a simple way to hack your auto-close baby gate to stay open when you want it too. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:59:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glad-Pressn-Seal-peel-and-stick-shirt-protector-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KJ3S/HA5M70B9/FXZKJ3SHA5M70B9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KJ3S/HA5M70B9/FXZKJ3SHA5M70B9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KJ3S/HA5M70B9/FXZKJ3SHA5M70B9.SMALL.jpg dwoodgate I came up with this idea a few weeks ago but hadn't tried it until today. I made a hot chocolate cereal (cream of wheat style) for breakfast which is messy and dries like cement. What you need: Glad Press'n Seal A normal bib (optional) A messy eater (3rd party or self) Before the meal: Hold roll o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 10:56:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Projects-for-Kids-and-Parents/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/5WCS/HA4MM7PY/F3O5WCSHA4MM7PY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/5WCS/HA4MM7PY/F3O5WCSHA4MM7PY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/5WCS/HA4MM7PY/F3O5WCSHA4MM7PY.SMALL.jpg carmesan Need some easy projects for the you and the kids to do at home? You've come to the right place. This guide is full of great ideas, and most likely you'll already have the supplies laying around the house. Check it out! null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:01:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibrating-bassinet-to-calm-baby/
Vibrating bassinet to calm baby - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/LNOC/H8RK8HZE/FV0LNOCH8RK8HZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/LNOC/H8RK8HZE/FV0LNOCH8RK8HZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/LNOC/H8RK8HZE/FV0LNOCH8RK8HZE.SMALL.jpg arpruss We had a new baby, a vibrating bouncy seat and a play yard with the bassinet that she was to sleep in.  But while the bouncy seat had soothing vibrations, it wasn't safe for the night, while the bassinet which was safe for the night had no soothing vibrations.   A bit of work, and we have a vibratin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:20:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bugatti-Inspired-Pedal-Car-wBike-Wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KFP9/H8CVL0IV/FXZKFP9H8CVL0IV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KFP9/H8CVL0IV/FXZKFP9H8CVL0IV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KFP9/H8CVL0IV/FXZKFP9H8CVL0IV.SMALL.jpg jfabbri When I was about 7 I asked my Dad to help me build a go kart. Needless to say that never happened, so when I had my own sons I decided to fulfill that dream. I can't take all the credit as it's built upon plans but I deviated from them considerably by repurposing wheels from two bicycles as well as ...
By: jfabbri

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:28:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elmo-tooth-brushing-sticker-reward-chart/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PTUN/H7ZPBVPN/FHJPTUNH7ZPBVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PTUN/H7ZPBVPN/FHJPTUNH7ZPBVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/PTUN/H7ZPBVPN/FHJPTUNH7ZPBVPN.SMALL.jpg sammyrav I have just designed a sticker reward chart using my daughter's favourite character, Elmo. She needs a little encouragement (!) to keep still and be compliant while we brush her teeth as she is only 2 years old. She LOVES stickers and up till now we have been rewarding her with a sticker to play wit...
By: sammyrav

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 07:01:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Growth-Chart/
Children's Growth Chart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/8RQM/H742SFHP/FG78RQMH742SFHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/8RQM/H742SFHP/FG78RQMH742SFHP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/8RQM/H742SFHP/FG78RQMH742SFHP.SMALL.jpg hollerbach.tompkins In my childhood home, the wall next to the laundry room door was covered with a series of marks and dates. A few times a year my mother would tell me to stand up tall with my shoulders back up against the wall, a cereal box would be placed on top of my head and a line drawn where it touched. Each li...
By: hollerbach.tompkins

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:28:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Help-Find-Missing-Children/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/O65S/H672LT07/F6UO65SH672LT07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/O65S/H672LT07/F6UO65SH672LT07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/O65S/H672LT07/F6UO65SH672LT07.SMALL.jpg themissing The U.S. Department of Justice reports: - Nearly 800,000 children younger than 18 are missing each year, - That's an average of 2,185 children reported missing each day. - More than 200,000 children were were abducted by family members. - More than 58,000 children were abducted by nonfamily ...
By: themissing

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:50:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resetting-Clearblue-Easy-Ovulation-Prediction-Kit-/
Resetting Clearblue Easy Ovulation Prediction Kit for Reuse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/ZWSJ/H5Y9VR82/F05ZWSJH5Y9VR82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/ZWSJ/H5Y9VR82/F05ZWSJH5Y9VR82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/ZWSJ/H5Y9VR82/F05ZWSJH5Y9VR82.SMALL.jpg menzies Clearblue easy sells a well-reviewed ovulation prediction kit (OPK) that essentially reads an ovulation strip and digitally tells the user whether or not she is in her fertile window. At $30-$40 for a pack of 20 tests ($25-$35 for a pack of 7 tests), they aren't the cheapest option out there. Inclu...
By: menzies

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:42:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-pick-the-right-dog-when-adopting/
how to pick the right dog when adopting! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3YWM/H5EDUE3A/FLA3YWMH5EDUE3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3YWM/H5EDUE3A/FLA3YWMH5EDUE3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3YWM/H5EDUE3A/FLA3YWMH5EDUE3A.SMALL.jpg DOMINICKGRIGGS in this instructable i will be talking about how to pick your very own dog!This is my first ever instructable...hope you like it! Think of mantinence Now in this step you you have to think about mantinence.If you dont want to deal with hair and clean up...dont get a dog that sheds. If you dont w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:57:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Maker-Family/
Making a Maker Family - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/9SSK/H5ECNDJQ/FP79SSKH5ECNDJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/9SSK/H5ECNDJQ/FP79SSKH5ECNDJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/9SSK/H5ECNDJQ/FP79SSKH5ECNDJQ.SMALL.jpg zieak Partially out of necessity (we make a little extra money from projects) and largely out of desire, our family has come to really revolve around making things. Pepper and I met through an online dating service - and I remember wishing that there was a "crafty" criteria.  In preparation for our weddi...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 21:45:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Child-Feel-More-Comfortable-While/
How To Make Your Child Feel More Comfortable While in the Hospital - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/G80C/H5F2ZHQE/FN9G80CH5F2ZHQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/G80C/H5F2ZHQE/FN9G80CH5F2ZHQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/G80C/H5F2ZHQE/FN9G80CH5F2ZHQE.SMALL.jpg acn13 Hello, I am a Girl Scout and I just completed my Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and is equivalent to the Boy Scouts Eagle Award. For my Gold Award project I provided welcome kits to the children at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The welcome kits in...
By: acn13

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 21:16:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-diaper-sprayer/
How to build a diaper sprayer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/PS3N/H4AFSWU6/FP9PS3NH4AFSWU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/PS3N/H4AFSWU6/FP9PS3NH4AFSWU6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/PS3N/H4AFSWU6/FP9PS3NH4AFSWU6.SMALL.jpg Wynnston If you are cloth-diapering your wee one, you’re quite used to being called a loon.  If you are planning to build your own diaper sprayer, you can add at least one more person to the folks who think you insane, the plumbing associate(s) at your local home improvement store. This DIY will show you how...
By: Wynnston

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:11:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Keepsake-Book-for-your-Child/
Make a Keepsake Book of your Child's Artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver If you are a parent, chances are that your child(or children as is my case) produces reams and reams of artwork, craft, cards little writings and whathaveyou that you certainly feel like you should keep, and your child won't let you get rid of. What to do? My house was becoming overloaded with littl...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:05:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Watch-the-Maker-Magic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/5GUS/H4AGILUD/FRG5GUSH4AGILUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/5GUS/H4AGILUD/FRG5GUSH4AGILUD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/5GUS/H4AGILUD/FRG5GUSH4AGILUD.SMALL.jpg lookwhatjoeysmaking Not all ''Maker Moms" are truly makers. Some like me support the Maker, also known as Mom of a Maker! I have two children that are amazing Makers.  Elizabeth - 16 and Joey - 15. My job as the mother is very simple - Support , Encourage and Believe they can do anything! You don't see me much, most...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:27:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Med-and-Note-Tote-for-the-child-who-comes-with-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/5TNS/H3NNEY1F/FEI5TNSH3NNEY1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/5TNS/H3NNEY1F/FEI5TNSH3NNEY1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/5TNS/H3NNEY1F/FEI5TNSH3NNEY1F.SMALL.jpg domesticdiva I happen to have 4 children, 3 of whom have special needs of one extent or another.  2 of those kids, including one of the ones with special needs, travels to a different home for visits with their birth mother.   Perhaps you have kids with allergies who go to their other parent's home, or a child w...
By: domesticdiva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:59:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cute-Little-Grill-Phone-Holder-For-F/
How to Make a Cute Little Grill Phone Holder For Fathers Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/80NA/H337KYE5/FKT80NAH337KYE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/80NA/H337KYE5/FKT80NAH337KYE5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/80NA/H337KYE5/FKT80NAH337KYE5.SMALL.jpg tech dawg   The Almighty Grill........A dad must. Instead building my dad something just huge I settled for something smaller than a card. Literally! This grill stands about 5 inches tall and is designed (by me) to hold a phone! This lil' guy has an opening top, real looking flames, and realistic looking door...
By: tech dawg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Pump-Enough-Milk-For-Your-Baby/
How To Pump Enough Milk For Your Baby - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/1MRD/GFRWOSHL/FGE1MRDGFRWOSHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/1MRD/GFRWOSHL/FGE1MRDGFRWOSHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/1MRD/GFRWOSHL/FGE1MRDGFRWOSHL.SMALL.jpg Amiga500 So, you've managed to bring a cute wee person into the world, figured out a few basics, like how to change a diaper, and how to install a car seat, and suddenly, it's time to go back to work.  I'm assuming 'You' are American here, since other countries tend to have less crappy maternity leave, but I...
By: Amiga500

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 23:17:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-Hanukkah-DIY-Dreidel-Menorah-2-in-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/57HE/GWES68O4/FEF57HEGWES68O4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/57HE/GWES68O4/FEF57HEGWES68O4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/57HE/GWES68O4/FEF57HEGWES68O4.SMALL.jpg Kessem Engage the kids in a fun recycling activity making your own dreidel-menorah! From The Kessem Magic Key: http://t.co/uQVa40pM Hebrew: http://ht.ly/84ulB
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:08:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Prelude-to-Dry-Nights/
Prelude to Dry Nights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/0P2Y/GW3WR5CK/FWK0P2YGW3WR5CK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/0P2Y/GW3WR5CK/FWK0P2YGW3WR5CK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/0P2Y/GW3WR5CK/FWK0P2YGW3WR5CK.SMALL.jpg cptsilvertooth This is my first instructable - I didn't plan on writing one, but about 1/2 way through my project I realized this might be helpful for other people so I'll try to catch you up on my pictures as best as possible.  I use a lot of parenthesis to explain the concepts (such as what I'm doing right now) ...
By: cptsilvertooth

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:23:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Help-your-toddler-stay-in-bed-longer/
Help your toddler stay in bed longer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/F4TC/GV7CY75X/FERF4TCGV7CY75X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/F4TC/GV7CY75X/FERF4TCGV7CY75X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/F4TC/GV7CY75X/FERF4TCGV7CY75X.SMALL.jpg klixtopher I know this doesn't make for much of an Instructable, but we've found it so helpful I just had to share it. Materials A simple list of materials: -Toddler (or other individual who wakes you up at the crack of 'way too early') -Plug in timer (I got mine at Home Depot for less than $7) -Table lamp...
By: klixtopher

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:38:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Organize-a-Baby-Shower/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/1EJE/GU7F32P1/FTT1EJEGU7F32P1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/1EJE/GU7F32P1/FTT1EJEGU7F32P1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/1EJE/GU7F32P1/FTT1EJEGU7F32P1.SMALL.jpg roxanneup Expecting a baby in the family is one of the most overwhelming and exciting experiences a married couple will have to undergo. The wife will have to take extra care of her body through her lifestyle and eating habits while the husband will support his beloved in every step of the way. Although not t...
By: roxanneup

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ABC-Necklace-and-Bracelet-for-Children/
ABC Necklace and Bracelet for Children - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/TQQ4/GTKFPY1U/F4CTQQ4GTKFPY1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/TQQ4/GTKFPY1U/F4CTQQ4GTKFPY1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/TQQ4/GTKFPY1U/F4CTQQ4GTKFPY1U.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD A necklace and bracelet that are both fashionable and educational. My two year old daughter loves necklaces and bracelets, and she loves letters. I thought it would be a good idea to combine the two. I made these a few weeks ago, and have tried to wear them ever day. When my daughter sees them, she ...
By: CHARLESCRANFORD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:18:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/for-an-addition-to-the-family/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/SFXY/GSUSHMG5/FR0SFXYGSUSHMG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/SFXY/GSUSHMG5/FR0SFXYGSUSHMG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/SFXY/GSUSHMG5/FR0SFXYGSUSHMG5.SMALL.jpg moldmaker2 we plan to adopt a child and the room was used as a spare an catch all now we need to make it fun and comforting for a young girl. i plan to make it funky and cool with nice colors. and ikea ferniture last forever and she can enjoy it like we enjoy our other ikia stuff
By: moldmaker2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:52:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/room-in-need/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/9BVZ/GSUSHMF4/FPD9BVZGSUSHMF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/9BVZ/GSUSHMF4/FPD9BVZGSUSHMF4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/9BVZ/GSUSHMF4/FPD9BVZGSUSHMF4.SMALL.jpg moldmaker2
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:23:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-diaper-fold/
Origami diaper fold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/VFCY/GSILYANC/FRXVFCYGSILYANC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/VFCY/GSILYANC/FRXVFCYGSILYANC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/VFCY/GSILYANC/FRXVFCYGSILYANC.SMALL.jpg sachfo Origami and cloth diapering go hand in hand.  The Origami Fold is one of my favorites for flat diapers. For this you will need: 1 flat cloth diaper - they still sell these in big box stores but I prefer to use old flannel sheets, you could also use a flour sack towel. 1 baby Diaper cover...
By: sachfo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stuffed-animal-pacifier-holder/
Stuffed animal pacifier holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/TCVX/GS3BDTGG/F04TCVXGS3BDTGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/TCVX/GS3BDTGG/F04TCVXGS3BDTGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/TCVX/GS3BDTGG/F04TCVXGS3BDTGG.SMALL.jpg thematthatter You may have seen these products at your favorite" infants r us" store.  Its a stuffed animal attached to a pacifier.  It combines the benefits of a pacifier with the cuddly soft animal.  They retail for about $10.  Not that terribly expensive, however my daughter has special needs and doesn't take ...
By: thematthatter

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:07:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ballistic-Tooth-Extraction/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6J7Z/FWBNNVA9/F5N6J7ZFWBNNVA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6J7Z/FWBNNVA9/F5N6J7ZFWBNNVA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6J7Z/FWBNNVA9/F5N6J7ZFWBNNVA9.SMALL.jpg shoemaker Yet another creative way to remove a loose tooth.  This one has all the good stuff - guns, explosions, pain, blood, re-purposed power tools, and a cute girl.
By: shoemaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 17:23:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Tricycle-Helper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4QE5/GS5TYOGU/FKA4QE5GS5TYOGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4QE5/GS5TYOGU/FKA4QE5GS5TYOGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/4QE5/GS5TYOGU/FKA4QE5GS5TYOGU.SMALL.jpg jclouseau42 Why: Teaching a child to pedal a tricycle can take time, and constantly bending over to offer a push (or restrain the child from taking a tumble) can be murder on your back.  I had some left-over PVC pipe and joints (and short cut-offs, you never can tell when they would be useful) and pieced togeth...
By: jclouseau42

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 08:16:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Family-Potluck-Challenge-Game-on/
The Family Potluck Challenge: Game on! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/GVYC/GRIYV818/FU0GVYCGRIYV818.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/GVYC/GRIYV818/FU0GVYCGRIYV818.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/GVYC/GRIYV818/FU0GVYCGRIYV818.SMALL.jpg bajablue This playful Potluck Challenge is designed to get everyone in your family involved... especially the kids. They'll learn a little something about cooking, planning, team work, organization and achievement... all rolled into one delicious, fun-filled event! Sometimes we forget that the most importan...
By: bajablue

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:39:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quickly-Improve-Flat-Screen-TV-Safety-with-Zip-Tie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/ZSTT/GQOPU8GO/FCOZSTTGQOPU8GO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/ZSTT/GQOPU8GO/FCOZSTTGQOPU8GO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/ZSTT/GQOPU8GO/FCOZSTTGQOPU8GO.SMALL.jpg The Papier Boy Research conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that injuries among children related to falling furniture were up nearly 41 percent between 1990 and 2007. After examining data from the national Electronic Injury Surveillance System, researchers...
By: The Papier Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:07:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-wall-socket-child-safety-cover/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/G309/GP7IFLLS/FB0G309GP7IFLLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/G309/GP7IFLLS/FB0G309GP7IFLLS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/G309/GP7IFLLS/FB0G309GP7IFLLS.SMALL.jpg mossDboss Use tuberware to create wall outlet child safety cover. Take a lunch meat plastic container, put a long screw in it and there you go.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:36:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-School-Picnick-Fun/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/XM86/GOY3BAX1/F6KXM86GOY3BAX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/XM86/GOY3BAX1/F6KXM86GOY3BAX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/XM86/GOY3BAX1/F6KXM86GOY3BAX1.SMALL.jpg jadekikyo Ok so without a lot of money or time off there are still fun things you can do with you family. Last weekend we took the kids to a local park that is tucked away in a lovely spot. It has a nice playground, nature trail, and rabits, birds, squirels, and chipmunks all frequent it aswell. First we went...
By: jadekikyo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:47:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bath-Transfer-System/
Bath Transfer System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1Q5Z/GMIGGXB4/F5G1Q5ZGMIGGXB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1Q5Z/GMIGGXB4/F5G1Q5ZGMIGGXB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/1Q5Z/GMIGGXB4/F5G1Q5ZGMIGGXB4.SMALL.jpg ErichFischer Abstract This project is a simple and inexpensive transfer system that  allows a wheelchair user  (or any individual with mobility issues) to easily be transferred from their wheelchair to a bath for bathing purposes with the assistance from another individual (or by themselves, depending on the si...
By: ErichFischer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 08:31:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-your-kids-into-bookworms/
How to turn your kids into bookworms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/Y2MY/GH4NN9ND/F6HY2MYGH4NN9ND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/Y2MY/GH4NN9ND/F6HY2MYGH4NN9ND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/Y2MY/GH4NN9ND/F6HY2MYGH4NN9ND.SMALL.jpg belsey What is your goal? Improve your kids' test scores? Keep them occupied during a trip? Open their minds? Improve their ability to emphasize with others? Expand their vocabulary? Do you want a couple hours of peace and quiet (without the repetitive 4 bit music from game players)? Do you like having som...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 16:17:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Da-da-101-SLEEP-and-The-Baby-Pendula/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/1XEU/GO14C35E/F421XEUGO14C35E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/1XEU/GO14C35E/F421XEUGO14C35E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/1XEU/GO14C35E/F421XEUGO14C35E.SMALL.jpg AManCalledDada (This is a little easier to see and follow here , but if you must read it now...) Since Da-da's supposed to be a jaded combat Da-da veteran source of fatherly wisdom here, he decided to showcase one of his Top Ten Most Helpful Baby-containment Secrets. Da-da probably had a couple thousand of these...
By: AManCalledDada

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 15:28:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Caring-For-Newborns/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/XDJS/GKGL5K0H/FSSXDJSGKGL5K0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/XDJS/GKGL5K0H/FSSXDJSGKGL5K0H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/XDJS/GKGL5K0H/FSSXDJSGKGL5K0H.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Having and raising a baby is one of the most incredible and challenging things that many people ever do in their lives. All new parents go through the process at least once, and can often use whatever help, suggestions, tips and time savers that they can find.  "Caring for Newborns" offers 17 projec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:20:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MONSTER-REPELLENT-Extra-Strength/
MONSTER REPELLENT: Extra Strength - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/16WP/GJQEBN44/FN416WPGJQEBN44.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/16WP/GJQEBN44/FN416WPGJQEBN44.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/16WP/GJQEBN44/FN416WPGJQEBN44.SMALL.jpg cdawisconsin Did you know that Monsters hate sugar and lemons?  They do.  This Instructable contains all the ingredients you will need to rid any home of pesty, stinky monsters. Around the time my first child was born, my husband and I purchased a fixer-upper on the northwest side of Chicago.  A red brick G...
By: cdawisconsin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:24:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Diaper/
Electronic Diaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/MRV7/GJQEAAUZ/F9YMRV7GJQEAAUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/MRV7/GJQEAAUZ/F9YMRV7GJQEAAUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/MRV7/GJQEAAUZ/F9YMRV7GJQEAAUZ.SMALL.jpg carlitos Long gone are the days of peeking at a diaper to determine if it's that time or not.  You know what I'm talking about.  Introducing the Electronic Diaper:  a high-tech interior garment for infants with a sensor that monitors your child's comfort level.  It provides instant audible feedback by way ...
By: carlitos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:21:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Diaper-Sweater/
Diaper Sweater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/X88S/GJQEG24Z/FK0X88SGJQEG24Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/X88S/GJQEG24Z/FK0X88SGJQEG24Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/X88S/GJQEG24Z/FK0X88SGJQEG24Z.SMALL.jpg skallmeyer Do you use cloth diapers? Use these wool diaper covers to prevent diaper rash! 1. Find 100% wool sweaters at the Salvation Army or any thrift store.  Find snappy patterns! (1) Cut along cutting lines (dashes in picture) for one "diaper sweater" . Set aside the wrist-bands for use as leg band...
By: skallmeyer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:35:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geek-Mom/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/5LDW/GJ7MM9YQ/FUZ5LDWGJ7MM9YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/5LDW/GJ7MM9YQ/FUZ5LDWGJ7MM9YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/5LDW/GJ7MM9YQ/FUZ5LDWGJ7MM9YQ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Geek Mom is a collection of fun projects for the tech-savvy parent.  Whether you're looking for a new way to connect with your precocious progeny or for a project to entertain your inner geek, we've got you covered.  From portal cakes (not a lie!), to geek bling, to everyone's favorite: LED throwies...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:23:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-baby-gate-for-narrow-doorways/
Hack your baby-gate for narrow doorways - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/3I8U/GI0TCUWU/FXD3I8UGI0TCUWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/3I8U/GI0TCUWU/FXD3I8UGI0TCUWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/3I8U/GI0TCUWU/FXD3I8UGI0TCUWU.SMALL.jpg jon.karak For some reason, nearly all baby gates start at 28-inches wide.  I live in an older home and it has some quirks.  One quirk is that all of our closets have very narrow openings.  I have scoured the internets for a gate that will fit into a 23-inch opening, but the best I could find is one for 26-3/4...
By: jon.karak

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:17:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-NO-SEW-Tutu-Using-Pre-Cut-Tulle/
How To Make A NO SEW Tutu Using Pre Cut Tulle For Your Infant/Toddler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/W4Q6/GHTLR9Y7/F6JW4Q6GHTLR9Y7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/W4Q6/GHTLR9Y7/F6JW4Q6GHTLR9Y7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/W4Q6/GHTLR9Y7/F6JW4Q6GHTLR9Y7.SMALL.jpg ybedull These are RIDICULOUSLY in expensive to make and little girls LOVE them =) Any questions, feel free to ask =) You could totally make one of these within an hour and have it ready for Christmas. This is my daughters Christmas tutu I just made =) -PRE CUT Tulle-colors of your choice -Rotary Cutte...
By: ybedull

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:33:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Sock-Monkey-1/
How To Make A Sock Monkey - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XG6H/GHTLR8PH/FFRXG6HGHTLR8PH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XG6H/GHTLR8PH/FFRXG6HGHTLR8PH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XG6H/GHTLR8PH/FFRXG6HGHTLR8PH.SMALL.jpg ybedull My kids love these.  I just made one for our 1 year old and I put little bells inside so it jingles. Not to mention they look ridiculous which makes them all the more fun =) -1 pair of knee length socks (or socks of your choice) I bought these cute pair at Target for $2 -Doll stuffing (you ca...
By: ybedull

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:58:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Rain-Stick/
Toddler Rain Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ASTP/GHUDKMA3/F37ASTPGHUDKMA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ASTP/GHUDKMA3/F37ASTPGHUDKMA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ASTP/GHUDKMA3/F37ASTPGHUDKMA3.SMALL.jpg ybedull Need some ideas on what to do with all those left over cardboard rolls from Christmas Wrapping? Well here's one your toddler will love! =) Cardboard roll Modge Podge scrap book paper 1/3 cup rice, uncooked strips of card board (about an inch wide, you can cut these off of a cereal box, or any b...
By: ybedull

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:50:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-changing-tray-that-fits-on-top-of-a-bookshelf/
Baby changing tray that fits on top of a bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/OVPC/GGBZI9AB/FO6OVPCGGBZI9AB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/OVPC/GGBZI9AB/FO6OVPCGGBZI9AB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/OVPC/GGBZI9AB/FO6OVPCGGBZI9AB.SMALL.jpg lightnin9 Babies must be changed. Some folks like to change 'em around hip height. To be sure: you can buy a fancy changing table on which to bring about change. Or you can change your bookshelf into a stand for a tray on which change can naturally occur.  And when the baby is done with changing? Discard or d...
By: lightnin9

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:57:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Button-Flower-Clippies-for-Your-Little/
How to Make Button Flower Clippies for Your Little Girl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/FZVC/GFA43CV2/F8GFZVCGFA43CV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/FZVC/GFA43CV2/F8GFZVCGFA43CV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/FZVC/GFA43CV2/F8GFZVCGFA43CV2.SMALL.jpg ybedull Alligator Clippies-Metal Single Prong Clips-About 1 1/2 inch long (You can find these in a box of 100 at Sally's for about 4 or 5 dollars) Ribbon Of your choice (I LOVE sheer-not wire ribbon and make sure the ribbon is wide enough to cover the clippie) 9/4 mm sized buttons of your choice (they need ...
By: ybedull

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:15:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Whack-A-Egg/
Toddler 'Whack A Egg" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FE8/JIY4/GEVZW6QG/FE8JIY4GEVZW6QG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE8/JIY4/GEVZW6QG/FE8JIY4GEVZW6QG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE8/JIY4/GEVZW6QG/FE8JIY4GEVZW6QG.SMALL.jpg ybedull This was by far the best activity we've done yet with our toddler! Our son LOVED this so much! Shoe Box Plastic Easter Eggs (3) Scrap Paper Modge Podge box cutter Contact Paper (optional) Real simple, take your shoe box and cute the scrap paper according to size of your shoe box. Glue th...
By: ybedull

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