Best 4th Of July Crafts For Infants
Holidays are not quite the same when you have a baby. Indeed, reality bites, but we’re not regretful about it. Having a baby is one of the most blissful moments in our lives. In fact, we can make the most of holidays like Independence Day at home with baby. So don’t worry if you have to sit home alone with him on the Fourth with these 4th of July crafts for infants.
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Great 4th Of July Projects For Infants
Look no further trying to find Independence Day projects for infants because some of them have been listed in the following section for you.
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Firework Crafts
Fireworks are a staple in the celebration because they are magical and beautiful! However, they are dangerous for kids and are illegal in many places. So instead of going out and watching displays, try firework crafts at home. One of which is making a colorful fireworks-themed picture using glue and glitters.
Patriotic Wreath
Wear your American pride! Create colorful and creative patriotic wreaths with which your kids can be involved making. They can be either in a team to make a big one or solo to make his small and simple wreath.
Patriotic Necklace
You will need thin yarn or string, scotch tape, scissors, red straws and blue pony beads (do not leave kids unattended with beads because they can be choking hazards) for this 4th of July Crafts for Infants.
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Cut the red straws and then set them out with the blue beads. Next, cut the string to fit your baby’s head.
To one end of the string, tie a pony bead before wrapping scotch tape on the other end. Start threading the straw pieces and beads onto the yarn or string to create your desired pattern. If you have achieved the design you wanted, tie the string together for the instant patriotic necklace. Cut the ends off and attach the bead.
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Flag
For 4th of July projects for infants, you can also make a small paper flag and educate your kids about it. Tell them how important that is for Independence Day.
The US flag has long been a symbol of the country, but it has evolved through the years since its first version in 1776 was sewed by Betsy Ross. At first, it has a blue background with 13 white stars, 13 red and white stripes.
Years passed by and a star was added to represent each new state joining the union. Today, there are 50 stars and 13 stripes on the flag.
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Simple 4th Of July Activities
Aside from fun crafts on this special day, you can hold different activities that will keep your baby occupied and happy! Try the following for a start for fun July 4 activities.
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Guessing Game
Many of us know that fireworks are always a part of this day’s celebration. But to make the show more memorable this year, you may want to start with guessing games.
For every member of the family, ask how many blue, red and white fireworks there will be and tally the scores on a sheet of paper. Promise a sugar cookie to the winner.
Party Games, the Independence Day Theme
The start of this month is the best time for an outdoor activity, such as a water balloon fight or a relay race. You can also hold pie-eating contests that your relatives can join and play.
Bike Parade
Many events unfolding here and there are marks of this national day. The decorations are superb and the celebrations are grand. Excitement and fun are also all around the place.
For a bike parade, give each participant red, blue and white glitters, streamers and balloons and let them dress up their bicycles for staging and displaying on the parade.
Watch TV
If you’re looking for a fun way to educate your babies about Independence Day, tune into your television. There are many children’s educational shows that air facts about the Revolution. Older kids, on the other hand, might appreciate documentaries and shows featuring the Independence Day.
Declaration of Independence
If you cannot travel with baby to see the real flag, you can educate your kids about the importance of this day and who the people who signed its declaration were. You can also teach them about the reasons why the signers signed it and other important details behind this day.
Party
Get your older babies involved in the food preparation if you plan of having a cookout. Ask them to make creative napkin holders for the tables or to make paper wind streamers for garden decoration.
We’re hoping you picked up a thing or two when looking for 4th of July crafts for infants that your babies and toddlers will love! Have you tried any of these arts, crafts and activities? Share your story with the community today.
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