Look, a Nook!
Make a Quiet Box
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![Child sits in a box with a cozy rug and hanging soft white cotton balls.](https://lmnoplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/look-a-nook1.png)
![Child sitting in a box fort. White cottons balls and Italian lights have been hung on the box top to create a cozy warm nook.](https://lmnoplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/look-a-nook3.png)
![Child looking at a book while laying in a box that has been turned into a bed. White cottons balls and Italian lights have been hung on the box top to create a cozy warm nook.](https://lmnoplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/look-a-nook2.png)
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Create a cozy nook for your child
- Turn a large box on its side and place a soft blanket and/or pillows inside.
- String some lights in the top of the box or cut a little hole to peek through.
- Once your new zen place is all set up, add some picture books so you can cozy up inside and read your favorite stories.
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Why Play This Way?
We often think of play as rough and tumble, but in this busy world, box play can lend itself very nicely to a quiet and cozy experience. Quiet play in a box helps to self-soothe and slow down. You can use a simple box to create a cozy nook for your child that becomes a safe little world away from all of the hustle & bustle and potentially overwhelming stimuli.