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DIY Busy Board for Toddlers
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Beautiful! How did you secure it to the wall??
Thanks, We just attached fasteners like you would see on the back of a picture and then drilled screws in the wall and hung it up.
How did you wore the light switch?
Does it plug into electricity?
We used a battery powered light that had a switch. My dad then wired it so that the light switch would turn it on instead of the switch built into the battery powered light. To hide the switch wires behind the board he drilled holes behind the switch and the light.
How did your dad get the doorknob to work with just one side? Normally it would need both sides? Please help.
He used a door hole cover plate for the other side. He had to drill holes for the two bolts to anchor to the door handle.
Hello, I was wondering where you purchased the metal rod. We have been looking for something like this and cannot find it.
On one of the boards we used a 1/4 inch by 18 inch threaded rod and then used nuts and eye bolts to anchor it to the board. For the other one it was a random piece lying around the house that was some extension part.
How did you keep your kids from pulling the rubber or plastic head from the spring door stop? I’m concerned our granddaughter will try, and possibly be successful at trying to pull it off.
We just took the rubber plastic head off, but you could always super glue it on if you want to keep it there.
Wow, these are massive. Your dad did a great job! Love the moped mirror!
I am a big fan of busyboards, and you got the point – overly cluttered boards actually get little ones overwhelmed. The sweet spot is 15-20 parts. The door stopper is super hit and must-have!
I have a list of my son’s favorite parts on my site, too, feel free to drop by 🙂
Thanks, My kids still really like to play with the Busy Boards. It is never more exciting then right before bed!
Can you give me a amazon list of things you bought?
I have included some links to Amazon products above. My first tip is check around your house for any extra odd and ends that could work on your busy board. The small items can add up fast depending on how intricate you want your busy board. Definitely get creative first before buying a bunch of stuff!
How did you secure all this to the wooden board?
Where did you get the wooden board?
Kate, thanks for the question. Most items are secured by drilling a nail through the back. The wood was cut to size and just purchased at a Home Depot.