4th of July Crafts For Infants

Last Updated on June 3, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

If your baby is not yet up to speed with all the painting and cut and paste play dates, there is still room for crafting! These 4th of July crafts for infants and babies under 3 years old are very simple for small hands.

All ideas are gathered from talented teachers and parents and are cheap and simple to set up for parents at home.

Fourth of July Play Dough Mats

Each page here comes with a 4th of July words to learn with the little one and colorful template to lay playdough. No complicated designs!

Toilet Paper Roll Firework Craft

Incredibly easy to set up 4th of July activity for babies with cheap supplies: toilet paper rool, piece of paper, and patriotic paints. You can make a DIY “brush” out of a paper roll and stamp fireworks!

4th of July Handprint Craft Lady Liberty

With a little help from you, your baby can make this Independence Day-themed keepsake with just some finger paint. No brushes or tools.

4th of July Fireworks

Kids love a messy play! To adapt this activity for infants, use baby-safe fork to help them stamp red, white, and blue fireworks bursts onto paper.

Wooden American Flag

This idea requires a little help from you, but babies can make the main element of this craft: the handprint! Great cheap craft to do for 4th of July or National Flag day and all supplies are super affordable or can be found at home.

Handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft

Here’s a creative way to celebrate the Fourth of July with this handprint American flag craft. Infants can dip their finger in paint and create the blue field, white and red stripes. It ends up being a very simple flag-like design.

Patriotic Firework Handprint Craft

3D handprint firework craft uses just black paper and red, white, and blue paint along with sequins or stars for added shine and sparkle! Very easy for tiny hands.