New babies love toys they can grab and chew, and these soft rings [PDF] are perfect. They are simple to make, and don't take a lot of materials.

In this tutorial they use the First Sight line of fabric from Michael Miller, which can be found at many fabric stores, or online at fabric.com. Any form of black, white, and red material that you have will work as well. This high-contrast color combination is very attractive to babies and can help stimulate their mind. You can also use any color combination you like - a nice way to use up any fabric scraps you have. They also suggest adding a bell on the inside before you sew it closed to turn it into a soft rattle.
- Trisha