Readers often ask me for sensory activities for their young babies. While many of the playtimes I share are safe for young ones to partake in on some level, I thought it would be helpful to have a resource full of fun play ideas specifically for babies.
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Activities for Babies
Make Sensory Bags: These are great for babies still putting everything in their mouth, and they are mess free too! We have made so many types of sensory bags. The ones below are some of our favorites.
Another great sensory bag for baby is this sensory bag from Plain Vanilla Mom. I love that she used green gel and all the other things she added.
Here is a sensory material perfect for babies and toddlers. These amazing flakes are so fun, and there are so many ways for little ones to play!
Explore textures with varying balls like Plain Vanilla Mom. It is amazing how many ways baby will find to play with a simple basket of balls; Sorting, mouthing, filling and dumping, throwing and fetching.....
Make Sensory Bottles like these from The Iowa Farmers Wife. You can make these using just about anything, and kids love them!
Add a bit of learning to sensory bottle play and make rainbow sensory bottles. These are great for babies on to preschoolers and can be used to learn colors, shapes, early maths, and more!
Make a sound guitar for baby. How cute is this idea from House of Burke? I love it!
A tugging box will surely keep the little ones entertained. This easy to make toy from Laughing Kids Learn is on our must try list... now all we need is another baby ;)
Another great box idea for baby- sensory boxes from Meri Cherry
Make a First Sensory Bin for baby. I love this idea from Plain Vanilla Mom. The large shells are perfect for babies to play and explore with safely.
Another great sensory bin for babies is this Animal Hide and Seek Bin from Dirt and Boogers.... just be sure that you don't include small pieces.
Shaving Cream in a Bag is lots of fun and keeps it out of little ones mouth and eyes. A bag full of shaving cream sounds too easy, but it feels SO COOL! Try it!
Rainbow Bubble Sensory Play was a favorite with my babes! Both Rosie and Jewel still love this activity.
Set up some super bubble fun and Fill a Pool With Bubbles like Plain Vanilla Mom. Talk about a fun bubble bath! Nothing beats a pool of bubbles on a hot Summer day.
Put together a Touchy Feely Runway like the one shared by Nurturestore. This simple to set up activity is great for new crawlers and walkers.
Giant Sponge Sensory Play has remained a favorite here for many months and is perfect for young tots and babes. The materials needed are likely ones you have on hand, too!
Make a sensory sound basket for baby like this one shared by The Pleasantest Thing on Growing a Jeweled Rose
Infant Massage is a great way for babies to explore their sense of touch. Get all the information you need on infant massage on Algeliquefelix.com
Make those sensory bags GLOW Fun for kids of all ages!
Simply lay in the grass and explore the outside. Baby will explore new sights and sounds and feel the grass and air on their skin. Quite a sensory experience for new life.
Go on a Sensory Nature Walk like The Pleasantest Thing. There are so many things for baby to discover and explore for the very first time.
Pasta noodles. There are so many ways for little ones to explore and play with pasta noodles. The possibilities are endless, and it is a great sensory material for babies! Set up an alphabet hunt in pasta
or how about letting little ones search for sea life in ocean spaghetti ?
Another favorite when Jewel was a babe was this ocean sensory bath
Pasta noodles can be found in large packages at Dollar Tree and can be used for several activities before needing to be tossed. It is frugal, and the benefits of sensory play outweigh the minimal food loss.
Mix oats with water for some fun and messy play like Carrots are Orange
Try Condiment fingerpainting like Mama Pea Pod
Make a Jello Ocean Small World. Jello is another fabulous sensory material for babies with endless ways to play!
Another great idea for Jello play from Dirt & Boogers- Jello and Cars
Here are 25 fun ways to PLAY with GOOP, most safe for babies.
GOOP is another great sensory material for babies! While eating goop should be discouraged, it is 100% safe to ingest, making it a great first sensory material!
Here are 25 fun ways to PLAY with GOOP, most safe for babies.
Ice and Water is another great activity for babe. The varying temperatures make for quite a sensory experience. Chasing the ice cubes is also great for hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, and fighting that boredom!
Sensory baths make fantastic first sensory experiences for babies. We have created so many of these fun baths. Click here to see our favorites!
Have baby Chase Colored Ice Cubes in the bath. Simple fun from Dirt and Boogers
I love these Colored Water Bottles from Plain Vanilla Mom. Simple and SO FUN!
Edible Finger Paint: This paint recipe is easy to make and edible, making it perfect for the tiniest tots.
For those who are moving away from the mouthing stage, you may want to try:
Just Shaving Cream I did this with Jewel when she was only 8 months old. She only took one taste, and that was enough for her to know she did not want anymore.
SLIME! Jewel LOVED this and did not try to eat any of it! Watch baby closely though to ensure none is ingested! Slime is not edible.
Baby Bath Paint This bath paint is easy to make and tear free. You only need two common household ingredients to make it, too!
Another great paint for babies is this flour paint from Bower Power
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So there you have it! 56 sensory play ideas to keep those babies busy and foster their exploration of this great big world!
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________________________Need More Baby Play Inspiration?
check Out:
20+ Art Activities for Baby
Other Activities You May Enjoy:
EDIBLE PLAY DOUGH
(click the photos)
Note- Only do what you are comfortable with when playing with you own baby. Watch babies closely during play to ensure safety! These playtimes are meant to be enjoyed together. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the activities above.
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