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Texture Mat Exploration

👶 1–3 months Sensory

Let your baby lie on different textures during tummy time.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 9 of your baby's personalized plan.

Texture Mat Exploration, a baby activity for 1–3 months

How to play

1
Place your baby on a fuzzy blanket, then a smooth mat, then a bumpy fabric.
2
Let them feel the difference with their hands and cheeks.
3
Describe each texture: "This one is so fuzzy!"

What you need

• Different textured blankets or fabrics

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Varied textures during tummy time double the sensory input and make floor time more interesting.

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