Make your own recycled rice shakers

Sustainability is a big priority for us at CleverBabi so reducing waste by using recyclable items is a must! This week I washed out some old soft drink bottles (the 300ml size) to get them ready to make shakers. I wanted the bottles to look the best they could so I wanted to see if…

Making a simple ribbon tugging box for your baby

Toys are not cheap!! Why not make a simple ribbon tugging box for your baby to enhoy for hours and hours. I started out with an empty nappy wipes box and some marble contact fron K-Mart. I covered the box and it made a huge difference. Next I put holes in the box using a…

What does CleverBabi offer?

CleverBabi is a South Australian business created to support families to learn simple ways to support their child’s ever changing development. As a teacher I have seen families struggle in knowing what to do to support their child’s education from birth through to school and it made me want to help. CleverBabi offers educational classes,…

Make your own ribbon balls for your baby or toddler

These fantastic ribbon sensory balls are great for babies and toddlers and even some preschoolers will find them entertaining and challenging. I purchased a couple of different hollow balls from K-Mart (one K-Mart brand and one O-Ball) to get started. I then purchased some different coloured and textured ribbon from my local cheap shop (the…

Why did I start CleverBabi?

CleverBabi was an idea I had when my son was a baby. Living north of Adelaide I struggled to find any educational classes to take him to that weren’t miles away or at a time that suited our needs. With family and friends living in rural areas I also identified this as a need and…

Why the name CleverBabi?

Coming up with a business name is challenging. There are already so many business names and you want to stand out. The name CleverBabi actually came from my (then) 1 year old son. At around 18 months old he started becoming obsessed with babies! He had his very own doll, pointed out every baby he…