Sensory bottles are a great sensory tool to use for babies. Make these theme-centric sensory bottles for your baby to work on eye-tracking and eye development.
Roll them on the floor, place them over a table, and play with the different sounds each materials make.
Sensory bottles or discovery bottles are not just fun to look at but they are very good for development.
5 sensory bottle ideas to explore the senses
I created 5 bottles to work on different senses and used bright colors to make them super interesting.
- Decorative rocks with hearts made out of pink and red foam sheets
- colored rice shaker. Add some raw rice to a zip-lock bag, add a splash of food coloring and vinegar, and shake. Lay to dry and then place the rice inside the bottle.
- bright red strings – to work on eyesight development and encourage curiosity
- tea light string. These lights I found at Walmart and they are battery-operated. Light is soft so it won’t hurt your little ones’ eyes.
- Glitter and confetti sensory bottle. Add some glitter and confetti to the bottle. Add some water and a splash of dish soap. Close and tilt. If foam forms, remove it and add some water. Seal right with glue and watch the glitter fall slowly. This is a great activity to work on eye-tracking objects.