Sensory Play Ideas
Let’s get creative!
Babies are born sensory learners, exploring the world through touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and movement. Sensory play includes any activity that engages these senses – and it's easier than you think to incorporate it into your day.
From messy play at mealtimes through sensory weaning, to splashing in the bath - we're here to give you lots of simple ideas to help bring sensory play into your baby's routine.
These simple sensory play ideas are more than just fun; they play a vital role in early brain development. Each squish, splash and smear helps build neural connections that support motor skills, language and emotional growth. At its core, sensory play is about exploration – and that naturally comes with mess. Embracing messy play helps your baby learn, discover and grow with confidence.
Let’s have some fun!
Sensory play ideas with handy downloads:
Edible finger paints | Water play | Jelly play | Fun with cornflour
Let’s have some fun!
Free Colour & Play Sheets
Rabbit | Lion | Hedgehog | Elephant | Tidy Tot World
Let’s have some fun!
Food Sense Activity Cards
Our resident Sensory Feeding Expert and Nutritionist Jo Kellam has created a series of Sensory Feeding activities - just for us!
These easy-to-do activities are free to download and save! Many of these are very easy to adapt for babies under 12 months if you feel your baby is ready.