DIY Pull Up Bar For Babies

I love DIY projects. And I have never loved them more than I do now that I am a mom. Babies seem to outgrow things so quickly and are always changing interests and abilities. Anytime I can save money by making something myself, I do it, especially when I can see the direct impact it has on my son and our family. Check out this DIY project you can do for under $15 in less than 15 minutes!

Today I’m sharing my step by step directions for a DIY pull up bar for babies. Some items featured in this post were gifted to me.

DIY Pull Up Bar For Babies

Why Build a DIY Pull Up Bar

Babies love to pull themselves up on things. Although my home is baby-proofed, it is not always safe for my son to grab onto just anything to pull himself up. Other things might not be the ideal height for him. This DIY pull up bar for babies is designed specifically for my baby‘s height and needs.

What You Need

(2) 24” pieces of 3/4” PVC piping
(4) 12” pieces of 3/4” PVC piping
(2) 14” pieces of 3/4” PVC piping
(4) 7” pieces of 3/4” PVC piping
4 elbow joints
4 “T” joints
4 end caps
Duct tape or athletic tape (optional)
Sand (optional)

Step 1

Chances are you will need to buy longer pieces of PVC piping (at least I did). Simply cut the piping down to size with a hand saw or with any means you have at home.

Step 2

Attach the “T” joints to the 14” pieces

Step 3

Attached the elbow joints to the 24″ pieces.

Step 4

Put the end caps on the 7″ pieces.

Step 5

Next added the 7″ pieces into the other side of the “T” of the “T” joints.

Step 6

After that, put the 12″ pieces into the third opening of the “T” joint.

Step 7

Finally, attached the 24″ pieces to the rest of the pieces and you’ll have your pull up bars!

Step 8 (optional)

You can add sand inside the poles to help weigh it down. I would advise gluing the poles together if you do this to ensure you don’t have a mess. We did not do this so that we can take it apart and store it more easily. You can also wrap duct tape or athletic tape around the top bars for added grip for your baby‘s small hands.