Sensory Activities for Babies, 0-6 months
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items Turn tummy time into a sensory experience.
Try tummy time on a bright, colorful play mat to turn it into a fun sensory experience. The different colors and patterns give your baby plenty to look at while they practice lifting their head, strengthening neck and shoulder muscles, and building t...
Use black and white shapes around your little one’s play area.
In the early months, babies are naturally drawn to high-contrast images because they’re easier to see and process. Looking at bold patterns helps them practice focusing, while also supporting memory, attention span, and overall brain and nervous syst...
Have fun at bath time with water play.
Bath time is more than just getting clean; it’s a wonderful opportunity for play and learning. Splashing and playing with toys in the water help babies explore cause and effect, practice hand–eye coordination, and strengthen their motor skills.
Explore different textures.
Exposure to a variety of textures is important for babies because it supports early sensory development and tactile exploration.
Make music and sing.
Singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes with your baby is a powerful way to support early language development and listening skills. The rhythm, repetition, and melody help babies recognize sounds, build vocabulary, and develop memory, while the sh...
Let your baby mouth safe objects.
Offer a variety of clean, baby-safe objects, such as rattles, teethers, or soft toys, for your little one to explore with their hands and mouth. Mouthing objects is a key way infants learn about texture, shape, and cause-and-effect, while also suppor...