Mom Shares Ingenious Free Baby Toy Hack Using Junk Mail

Mom Shares Creative 'Crinkle Toy' Hack Using Everyday Junk Mail A local mom, known online as "munchkym," recently shared a unique parenting tip that could help families save money on baby toys. In a video uploaded on June 17, 2025, munchkym demonstrated how common household junk mail, specifically envelopes with plastic windows, can be repurposed into engaging crinkle toys for infants. The video, which also showed her breast pumping routine, highlighted the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of this DIY toy. "Junk mail almost always comes with those little windows," munchkym explained, demonstrating the crinkling sound the material makes. She emphasized that it's a "great free toy you're gonna have whether you want it or not." However, munchkym strongly cautioned parents about the importance of supervision when using such items as toys. "Obviously, you want to make sure that you are still supervising because that is plastic, so that is a choking hazard or risk of, you know, suffocation," she advised. This tip provides an accessible and environmentally friendly option for parents looking for simple entertainment for their babies, provided safety guidelines are followed.