Simple Sensory Activities for Baby
Are you looking for fun sensory activities for babies to add to their daily routine?
Maybe even some that might excite baby’s senses? Try these ways to engage in sensory play!
Many simple activities can go a long way towards developing baby’s 7 senses. Try these activities to work on baby’s sensory development. These are sensory activities for infants and babies, and are best done before baby’s first birthday.
To Help Develop Baby’s Sense of Touch:
During bath time let baby play and splash around in the water
Wrap baby in different textured towels or blankets while holding them
To Help Develop Baby’s Sense of Hearing:
Talk and sing to baby
Play with sound rattles
When baby is over six months, let them use a wooden spoon to hit a pot or pan
To Help Develop Baby’s Visual Sense:
Play with mirrors and flashlights
Play games face to face and make silly faces at baby
Go on walks outside for a change in scenery
To Develop Baby’s Sense of Smell and Taste:
Use baby wash during bath time and different scented lotions
When baby is over 6 months, give them a scent jar to explore new smells
To Develop Baby’s Movement (Vestibular) Sense:
Rock and swing baby gently
Carry baby in a variety of different positions
To Develop Baby’s Body Awareness (Proprioception) Sense:
Swaddle baby in early months
Do baby stretches
After baby is 6 months old, put different textured objects in a box (e.g. scarves) and let baby pull them through a hole in the box.
Sensory processing is an important part of development, which is why sensory play for babies is so essential! As they get older, this ability will help them organize the inputs they receive and make sense of the world around them.
