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Baby play sensory bag

June 26, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Struggling to know how to entertain your baby? Well here is simple play idea that is easy to make at home and your little one will have lots of fun with it. It’s a baby play sensory bag. Babies begin their learning journey the moment the arrive and so this sensory bag is a great introduction to developing their sense of touch, sight and hearing.  

Baby play sensory learning bag you can make at home. DIY toy.Boo (6 months) is growing so fast. She is so aware of her surroundings and is now eagerly looking for new things to do and try out. When Possum (aged 3.5 years) was a baby I enjoyed making DIY sensory boards, however, with Boo I wanted to try something different and so I created a super simple sensory bag! I can’t begin to tell you the fun Boo has had with her sensory bag and I’ve had just as much enjoyment from watching her play with it. 

Recommended age: 6 months + 
(Strict supervision is required on all the activities I share)

play bag for babies

To make your own baby play sensory bag you will only need two things! Firstly begin by finding a clean, cotton pillow case or similar. Do not use anything that has tassels or could cause choking. Tear off 4 x 1 meter sheets of baking (or parchment) paper and scrunch them into loose balls. You want to ensure these sheets fill half of the sensory bag and make it large and aerated.  

DIY baby play idea toy

As soon as you’ve filled your sensory bag with the paper filling then tie the end of the bag tightly. Test out the bag by pressing it to ensure it is soft, light and making a wonderful crunchy sound! 

Learning and playing activity for baby
And that is all there is to it. While you supervise, your baby will have a wonderful time playing with their sensory bag that is soft to touch, looks inviting to play with and creates a crunchy sound they can easily hear as a result of their playful actions. 
Baby playing with kick bagLaying on Back Position

Some children will be most comfortable on their back, in which case it’s a nice idea to have a rug or blanket under them when they play. Keep in mind that when they play with this baby play sensory bag your child is 

  • developing strength in their larger muscle groups (arms and legs)
  • eye tracking
  • practicing hand transfers
  • concentration

and more! 

Simple baby play idea that encourages their kicking abilities. Another fun way to engage your baby in play using the sensory bag is to place it underneath their feet whilst they are on their back. Young babies like to use their feet to kick and so this is encouraging them to continue that. Another approach to helping them learn about cause and effect and simply adding to their sensory experience. 

Baby playing with sensory bag

Boo particularly loved to rest the sensory bag on her tummy and use her hands to hit it. Obviously by doing that she was listening to the crunchy sound coming from the parchment paper inside the bag. This is also a clear example of your child learning about cause and effect, if I hit the bag a sound will be made. How awesome is that! 

Baby play games

Laying on Tummy

Some babies might not like this position, but it can help to encourage tummy time for those who normally detest it. Boo is quite happy with this position and enjoyed grabbing at the bag, gripping it with her fingers and thrashing it around as much as she could. What a muscle work out! It was fun to watch and she took on the challenge of needing to balance her weight while she played, which I thought was also very good for her core muscle development. 

So when you next have the time to watch and play with your baby you might want to have a go at making this simple diy baby play sensory bag. I’m sure your little one will love it as much as my Boo did. 

What other baby play ideas do you have? 

Here are some more ideas you’ll love – 

Sensory baby play fun using tin foil   Balloon kicking is a great activity for babies to play   How to play with your newborn baby

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Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, activities for babies Tagged With: cause and effect, concentration, eye tracking, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, listening skills, muscle strength

Comments

  1. sangeetha menon says

    July 11, 2015 at 4:17 am

    Why buy expensive toys when we can make such easy and safe toys all of our own to help in babies over all development. Loved the idea.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      July 15, 2015 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you so kindly Sangeetha! I love simple and it does highlight that you don’t need to spend money. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sharrifah says

    May 7, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Thank you soo much for all the ideas.it is so useful for me.thks again

    Reply
    • Kate says

      May 8, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      You are so very welcome Sharrifah. Don’t forget to subscribe! 🙂

      Reply

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  1. Baby play sensory activity using tin foil - Laughing Kids Learn says:
    June 26, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    […] her skills and create this baby play sensory activity using tin foil. Be sure to check out the sensory bag I made […]

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  2. Simple sensory bag using glitter and baby oil - Laughing Kids Learn says:
    April 10, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    […] Boo (aged 15 months) had so much fun playing with her sensory blob. She hit, squished and pinched it. It was great for her to use her hand-eye coordination and understand more about cause and effect, watching the glitter move through the baby oil. Boo doesn’t put things in her mouth any more so I felt confident that wouldn’t be a problem for us, despite my constant supervision. If your child is still putting things in their mouth, avoid this activity. You might be interested in this sensory baby play activity instead!  […]

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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