How to Make a Baby Cradle Out of Cardboard for a Doll

Using cardboard boxes to make toys for children is an environmentally-friendly way to reuse your cardboard and a great opportunity to teach your children about recycling. You can create a baby's cradle easily and simply with a used box. Your children will enjoy getting involved in the creation of the cradle and can help decorate the cradle after it has been assembled.

Things You'll Need

• Oatmeal box (circular box)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Paper scraps
• Markers or crayons

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the lid of the circular oatmeal container and cut it in half completely. Cut the oatmeal container from top to bottom straight down the center.

   • 2

     Place half of the container on its side with the open section facing upwards.

   • 3

     Put the lid back on again and glue it in place.

   • 4

     Glue paper to the outside of the cradle.

   • 5

     Decorate the outside with markers or crayons.