# 15 Sensationally Sticky Sensory Play Suggestions

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/family/kids/15-sensationally-sticky-sensory-play-suggestions/
- Published: 2017-11-26T11:00:11+11:00
- Author: Roxanne McCarty-O'kane

## _Sensory play lets your kids explore and at the same time have fun._

I loved watching the awe and wonder on my little one’s faces as they tried their
first bites of mashed pumpkin and they loved watching my face as they mushed the
pumpkin into every possible crevice on the high chair tray before it went all over
their face and into their hair.

Sometimes it feels like all we do is clean up one mess after another, but it’s important
to remember that this is all some form of sensory play. Sights, sounds, textures,
food and smells (the good, the bad and the just plain ugly) are fascinating to little
ones. To them, everything is a new sensation and something to explore.

Employing all of the five senses is a key way for babies and toddlers to make some
sense of this crazy world we live in – on a basic level, anyway.

Every day things can be stimulating for babies such as the feeling of water in a
pool or bath and the sounds of music playing on the stereo. But as babies become
toddlers, they’ll want to feel a variety of materials, scoop and sort small objects,
and start to get an understanding of cause and effect, gravity and other physics
concepts.

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[via Flickr, Meagan Jean](https://www.flickr.com/photos/meaganjean/11071874053)

> Although the benefits of sensory play are well documented, there’s no denying 
> it can be a super-messy process and the thought of enabling a child to create 
> a tsunami of filthy craziness with your seal of approval can go against the grain
> for many parents – but trust me, it’s gonna be a fruitful activity! _Just keep
> your cleaning bucket ready lol_
> Let’s explore some cool sensory play ideas, shall we?

## **1. Yoghurt Paint**

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Why use the regular non-toxic paint, when you can make it edible and completely 
safe for babies and toddlers of all ages? Two ingredients, yoghurt and colouring,
create hours of fun.

## **2. – Sensory Bottles**

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[via RyanAndMarsha.com](http://ryanandmarsha.com/diy/rainbow-sensory-bottle/)

The best thing about these little sensory sensations is that they can be made from
every day household items. The bottle used can be any shape and size as long as 
it is plastic so that bub can safely shake, lift and touch to their little hearts
content.

You can also play with many different types of sensory skills with this, some examples
include filling the bottle with water and glitter allowing babies to see the brilliant
colour and shine without the normal mess of the shiny dust which always seems to
get everywhere.

Or by filling it with sticks and sand to create a Rainstick Sensory Bottle which
little ones just love to listen to, and it creates the wonderful sound while also
affecting the hearing sensory.

Really this little bottle for your little one is only limited by your imagination
and creativity.

## **3. Cloud Dough**

It’s soft and shimmery, light and flaky and completely baby-safe, so can find its
way into hands, hair and most importantly, mouths. Better yet, it’s made with just
whole grain rice cereal and coconut oil!

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