TREASURE BASKETS

Do you know about the treasure baskets? These are baskets of safe, interesting materials for babies to investigate and they can be wonderfully fun for little ones.

The objects are often natural and household items that babies can explore on their own with a caregiver close by to supervise.

Here's a wide variety of items to consider for your treasure baskets:

Pine cones

Wooden spoons

Jar lids

Wooden blocks

Tea strainers

Large shells

Maracas

Tupperware

Cloth napkins

clothespins

Balls of yarn

Spice jars

Toothbrushes

Balls

Fall leaves

Colored ribbons

River rocks

Coin purses

Bracelets

Baby brushes

Hair rollers

Handheld mirrors