15 Great DIY Christmas Gifts for Infants 0 to 12 months

These are the easiest home made infant gifts to make for Christmas.  You’ll love these pictured instructions and full tutorials on how to make these adorable home made infant gifts.  The homemade gifts to make include a sweater, pajamas, hats, booties, blankets and toys.

Tip Junkie has 452 baby gift patterns including over 1000 Homemade Christmas Gifts all with pictured tutorials to learn on how to make. You can always search there if you’re looking for more Simple Gifts with step-by-step instructions. {wink}

Easiest Infant Gifts to Make

1.  Santa Hat {crochet pattern} ~  This santa hat is so precious!  The pattern is easy to follow and perfect for a crochet beginner.

2. Tutorial for Union Suit PJ’s –  These Union Suit PJ’s are so ADORABLE!  Every little baby needs one of these.  Their little bottoms will look so cute!  You can get your pattern from tracing an old sleeper.  {wink!}  Did I mention there’s a zipper opening?  So much better and easier than snaps!

3.  Bitty Booties {free pattern} ~ These little sewn baby booties are so precious.  And don’t be intimidated – they are super easy to make with the free printable templates.  Use ric rac or bows to add trim for a professional finish.

4.  Box Fold Felt Flower Headband ~ Beautiful box fold felt flowers make a sweet headband for a baby girl, but change up the headband and it works for girls of all ages.  The felt flowers can also be used to make pins, accent throw pillows, or dress up an old shirt.  The gifting possibilities are endless.

Home Made Infant Gifts

5. Lace Picot & Sweater {crochet} ~ Could this lace picot and sweater be more darling?!  It’s absolutely precious.  The full pictured tutorial with pattern will show you how to make a size 6-12 months sweater.

6.  Satin Luxe Blanket ~  This lovey blanket is not only a cute and portable baby-sized blanket it is also comforting for baby.  The mother is supposed to sleep a couple of nights with the lovey to imbue it with her scent, and then give it to baby so that baby will be comforted by it when mommy is in the other room sleeping, or away for an hour or two. So it’s soft and cuddly and portable, and smells like mom–perfect!

7.  Chevron Chenille Baby Blanket ~ Make a blanket with handcut zigzag chenille on the back! This baby blanket is absolutely darling and perfect for baby to snuggle in!

8.  Baby Cloche Tutorial ~ This adorable cloche will not only keep babies head warm, but keep them fashionable.  The large flower is all girl.  The free patterns is for 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 months.

9. Baby Afghan {crochet} ~ This beautiful baby afghan is a perfect project for the beginner crocheter.  It’s “quick to work up” and just plain gorgeous.  It looks so soft and inviting.  Who wouldn’t want to snuggle in it?!

Homemade Infant Toys

10. Soft Rattle Tutorial ~  A simple, easy and quick soft rattle toy that anyone can make (regardless of their sewing skills).

11. Baby Toy Blanket with Velcro Loops ~ The baby blanket has a pocket for small books or a toy and little velcro loops around the edges which prevents the toys from falling onto the floor.  Perfect for airplane rides, restaurants, church, etc.

12.  Baby Floor Play Mat {tutorial} ~ Amanda shows you how to make this baby floor play mat, perfect for tummy time.  You can customize it with whatever toys and accessories you choose.  She also included rubber grips on the bottom so it stays in place – smart!

13.  Diaper Wipe Container Toy ~  This idea is genius.  You know how much kids love to pull wipes out of the container one by one?  Well, with this toys, they do the same thing, only this time it’s with colorful fabric.  {score}

14.  Stuffed Fabric Turtle {free pattern} ~ Here are pictured instructions on how to sew toy turtles.  The plumpness and softness of the turtles make them perfect for little hands to grasp.  They would make the most fabulous homemade gift.

15.  Love Language Baby Blocks ~ These adorable baby blocks actually spell out L-O-V-E in sign language.  Baby can play and learn at the same time.  How fabulous is that?!

If you love these simple homemade gifts – then you’ll find THOUSANDS more just as creative over on the Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts , Free Patterns & Christmas site!

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Creating Memories that Endure,

Laurie

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