My bathroom was starting to look like Costco with old diaper boxes, so I decided to make something useful. It took me less than 30 minutes and my son is in love with his ” Ning ning ning” which is his word for fire truck. Here is the how to!
- Gather your materials. You will need an empty diaper box or other cardboard box, some glue or double stick tape, some colored paper and heavy duty scissors.
- Cut the flaps off the top of the box and lay it on it’s side. Cut a seat sized hole in the top for your child to slide into. You will want to either cover the edges with masking tape or do what I did and just bend them in so the cut edge isn’t so sharp.
- Get some colored paper or if you feel ambitious ( I didn’t) some white paper and cover the box. I used double stick tape because I was in a hurry and my son was climbing on the hearth, but there is no reason you couldn’t glue it. I just cut the paper in the shape of a fire truck- and if you click on the picture you will see that I simply layered it in places.
- Cut or paint some wheels , stick them on.
- To make the ladder I took a piece of paper and folded it lengthwise.
- I cut several slits in it, on the folded side not going all the way through.
- Then cut between them to make gaps in the ladder, glue it on.
* There is no reason kids can’t help making it but this was how I did it for my little guy who is only 15 months. With older kids i would have had them help make the lights, wheels, or even just covered it in white paper and let them at it with some red and black paint!
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Noelle says
This song is an instant hit! Sophie says “ooooo Allie hair!” I think that translates to “I love the new cut, it looks great!”
Allison says
That made my day Noelle ! Give Sophie a big hug from me!
Anonymous says
I think this is a fantastic site, althought I might be considered somewhat biased.
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billie says
Okay woman, I’ve looked at 3 things on this website, and I’ve decided–You’re a GENIUS!! Great ideas! =)
Anonymous says
We learned this song at story time at the library several months ago. We love it, so catchy.
I think this is a grat idea for using big boxes. I’ll be trying this in the near future with my 14 month old.
Dawn says
Love it! I hope we saved a diaper box (just started potty training)! Can’t wait to make this. The song is adorable. Love your site!
Joelle says
I showed the picture to my husband and said “don’t you think the girls would like this?” — I have twins that just turned 2. He said he thought they would so I was making a mental note to make this sometime. Then I saw the song! I forgot all about that song! I used to sing that to the kids I babysat for. We will be making 2 of these trucks this weekend!! Thanks for sharing. Your site is awesome. 🙂
Layton Daycare says
I like your page so much and am thankful for your ideas. This is something I would like to do. Thanks and happy 2010.
Lisa:)
admin says
Thank you! You too!