Make Tummy Time Fun with Tummy Time Sensory Bags!

Is your baby enjoying tummy time? If you want to break the monotony of routine activities, these Tummy Time Tips and Tricks can help!

Tummy time is crucial for your baby’s growth, developing the neck, back, and shoulder muscles needed for important milestones. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing babies on their tummies for play to prevent motor delays and conditions like flat head syndrome.

What Are Tummy Time Sensory Bags? These DIY sensory bags offer a delightful way to engage your little one during tummy time. They’re budget-friendly and can be filled with various textures to stimulate your baby’s curiosity.

Sensory bins, sensory bottles and sensory bags allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses.
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Why Use Tummy Time Sensory Bags?

Sensory bags allow babies to explore and learn through their senses. Each baby has unique preferences, so offering different sensory experiences can enhance their tummy time enjoyment.

If you’re unsure about tummy time milestones, check out our free Tummy Time printable for helpful guidance.

10 Tummy Time Sensory Bags to Try

Cotton balls Bag: High contrast bags are great for newborns. Newborns are developing their eyesight and are often attracted to black-and-white contrasts. As their vision develops, you can add a touch of red elements. Learn more about baby milestones here

high contrast cotton sensory bag for babies

Oil and water Bag: Add baby oil to a gallon-size zip lock, then add some water and food coloring to create a lava lamp effect.

Slime Colorful Bag: This is a fun texture to play with, you will need cornstarch, water, food coloring, sugar, and a ziplock bag. Get the full recipe at Hellobee

Watermelon Themed Bag: Create themes and add fun shapes for a seasonal twist.

Watermelon squishy sensory bag for babies

Jell-O Bag: Use Jell-O as a squishy filling, adding small gems for extra sensory exploration.

An edible version of the slimy eyes sensory bag for toddlers!

Pom-Pom Bag: Fill a bag with colorful pom-poms for a vibrant tummy-time sensory experience.

Reptile-Themed Bag: Incorporate small squishy toys and hair gel or hand sanitizer for a playful twist.

HoliDay-Themed Bags: Make sensory bags for each holiday, such as a St. Patrick’s Day bag or a winter-themed snowflake bag.

Holiday Sensory Bag

Water Beads Bag: Store water beads in a secure ziplock bag for a fun and colorful sensory experience—just ensure safety by taping the bag closed.

Water bead is great for tummy time – make different mixes for your sensory bags

Tummy time doesn’t have to be boring! With these tummy time sensory bags, you can create an engaging and fun experience for your baby while supporting their development. Gather some materials, get creative, and make tummy time a blast!

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