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How to Make a DIY Shaker Bottle: 10 Easy Baby Recipes

A DIY shaker bottle is one of those rare baby toys that feels too simple to be useful — and ends up being the thing your little one reaches for every single day. You do not need a fancy sensory kit. You do not need a Pinterest-perfect setup. You need a clean plastic bottle, a …

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Sensory Containers: A Scent-Based Sensory Activity for Toddlers

Sensory play helps toddlers make sense of the world using their whole body. Exploring scents through simple containers invites curiosity, fine motor practice, and early sensory awareness in a way that feels gentle and engaging. This activity encourages your child to pause, notice, and explore using their senses, while also supporting early language and coordination. …

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10 Halloween Sensory Bottles That Glow, Calm, and Totally Wow Kids

Halloween is such an exciting season — full of costumes, treats, and spooky fun! But for toddlers, all that excitement can feel a little overwhelming. That’s where sensory bottles come in. As a sensory teacher, I’ve used bottles in my classes for years because they are: Here are 10 magical Halloween sensory bottles — some …

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Pom Pom Sensory Bottle for Baby using Oil and water

Engage your baby during playtime with this easy sensory bottle using pom poms and baby oil. This sensory bottle is great for tummy time activities with babies that are not yet sitting, great for object tracking with older babies and so much fun for mom to make! So let’s get started! Supplies Needed: How to …

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Christmas Tree Sensory Bag {using hair Gel}

Looking for a Christmas activity to do your baby or young toddler? Here is an easy one! Make a Christmas Tree Sensory bag using hair gel, dollar store items and a ziplock bag. Why make a Sensory bag? Sensory play is essential for early learning and child development. Sensory bags are a great tool to …

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Galaxy Sensory Bottle Using Glitter

This week is moon theme and what else could be more fun that a sensory bottle to go along with it. Sensory bottles are so much fun! And this week we are making a glitter galaxy sensory bottle. To make a glitter sensory bottle you will need: A plastic bottle Blue food coloring Silver glitter …

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How to make a Christmas Tree sensory bottle for babies and toddlers

Christmas tree sensory bottle

One of my favorite icons about the Christmas holiday are the Christmas trees. I love the smell of a real Christmas tree and I love decorating it. This is why this year I decided to create a Christmas tree sensory bottle. I’m keeping it simple using clear glue, Christmas tree confetti, water, and a little …

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