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Sensory Bag

👶 3–5 months Sensory

Make a sealed bag filled with gel or water and small objects to squish.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 17 of your baby's personalized plan.

Sensory Bag, a baby activity for 3–5 months

How to play

1
Fill a zip-lock bag with hair gel and add small plastic objects or glitter.
2
Seal it securely and tape the edges.
3
Let your baby press, squish, and explore it on a flat surface.

What you need

• Zip-lock bag, hair gel, small safe objects

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Sensory bags provide mess-free tactile stimulation and visual tracking as objects move inside.

Good to know

Seal the bag securely and reinforce with strong tape along all edges. Always supervise, if the bag shows any sign of wear, replace it. Choose objects that are non-toxic.

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