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Texture Touch

👶 Newborn (0–4 weeks) Sensory

Brush different fabrics gently across your baby's hands and feet.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 4 of your baby's personalized plan.

Texture Touch, a baby activity for Newborn (0–4 weeks)

How to play

1
Gather 3 different textures: silk, cotton, and something slightly nubby.
2
Gently stroke each fabric across your baby's open palm.
3
Watch for reactions, do they curl their fingers or seem calm?

What you need

• Small pieces of different fabric

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Activates tactile receptors, building neural pathways for sensory processing.

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