The benefits of sensory activities for baby's development

Categories: Baby's Room
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Sensory activities for babies and their benefits

You have certainly noticed that objects for babies are often offered in many different textures, with lots of color, sometimes light, sound, etc. In short, all of baby's senses are put to use, and this is not without reason. Indeed, it is of major importance that baby can benefit from sensory activities for their own development. This involves different things, and will help baby to grow and develop.

Why offer sensory activities to babies?

There are many benefits to offering sensory activities to babies. They are indeed essential for their proper development.

Sensory and cognitive development

Through sensory activities, baby will better understand and comprehend the world around them. New sensations such as smells, textures, or tastes will help create new connections in baby's brain. Depending on the experience, different areas of the brain are stimulated, which promotes development, learning abilities, memory, etc.

Strengthening fine and gross motor skills

Sensory activities also allow baby to improve their motor skills. They will use their hands and fingers to discover objects and will therefore learn to be more and more precise in performing desired manipulations.

Emotional and social development

Sensory activities can also impact a baby's emotional and social development. For example, they can be soothed by the touch of soft and reassuring materials. Moreover, when sharing activities with others, they learn to create bonds and communicate.

Stimulating curiosity and creativity

Sensory activities are also a fabulous way to stimulate baby's creativity and curiosity. They show initiative and discovery, they are willing to discover more and more, even when it comes to very simple activities.

Preparation for future learning

Finally, all these learnings and experiences also help prepare for the future. Through this, baby begins to grasp the concepts of weight, volume, size, etc. These initial keys to understanding are essential for their future learning.

What type of sensory activity to offer a baby?

The good news is that it's possible to offer a baby many sensory activities with ease.

Sensory cubes and mats

Ideal gifts to celebrate a baby's arrival, sensory cubes and sensory mats are excellent choices. They allow baby to play independently while discovering different textures, colors, or sounds. The sensory cube indeed offers different sensory experiences on each face, and it's the same principle for the sensory play mat.

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Sensory bins

For older children who already have a bit more dexterity, sensory bins cost nothing and are very easy to set up. All you need are several plastic containers with ladles, spoons, or cups. You can then leave some empty and fill others with pasta, rice, or lentils, for example. The child will then have fun plunging their hands into them or transferring the contents from one container to another.

Finger painting

Finger painting is a classic and always a big hit with children. Simply use non-toxic and washable paint and protect the room, as well as the children, to avoid too much cleaning work. Then, children can use the paint as they wish on a white sheet or any other dedicated surface.

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Sensory bottles

Another, much less messy option is to fill plastic bottles with different materials such as feathers, beads, glitter, confetti, or others. Baby can then manipulate the bottles while listening to the noise they make and observing the colors and shapes of their contents.

Listening to sounds, stories, music...

On the web, with a children's storyteller, or simply by listening to an adult tell a story, sounds are very good ways to stimulate baby. Sing, dance, tell stories, listen to music or even nature sounds.

Creating a pleasant room for baby

The baby's room is also an environment that can help develop their sensory abilities. The materials, colors, smells, and other elements indeed create a complete experience for the child. Here, parents will benefit from choosing carefully to create an environment dedicated to calm and rest. This includes the colors of the room, which are generally light and soft. It also includes choosing materials that are natural and comforting.

A good example of an element to choose carefully in the room is the baby crib. The baby crib will indeed accommodate the child from 6 months and sometimes until later, especially in the case of a convertible baby bed. The 0-6 years convertible baby bed can indeed be modified to first take the form of a crib and then a child's bed. It's even possible to opt for a convertible baby bed that will first be a bassinet, then a crib, and finally a child's bed. This is notably the case with our Calisson baby bed.

The baby bed can also be an element of a complete baby room, associated with other baby furniture such as a dresser or a wardrobe. By paying attention to the mistakes to avoid in the baby's room, you can truly create a pleasant space where their senses will not be overwhelmed, allowing for adequate rest.