How to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers (2024)

Take a look at our easy instructions on how to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers using laminator pouches and gel. We have 6 sensory bag ideas, each with something different inside to discover, look at and squish around. These sensory bag ideas for babies and toddlers take minutes to make and they are perfect for young children who are exploring their sense of touch and sight. You can have your own homemade baby sensory toys made in minutes!

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If you are looking for easy sensory play ideas for babies and toddlers making laminator pouch sensory bags are perfect! These sensory bags are easy to make, they are small and flat so they can easily be stored and they are durable! We have had our laminator pouch sensory bags for a couple of years and never had any leaks!

As well as making a set of laminator pouch sensory bags you may also like to make a set ofsensory bags from ziplock bags or make somesensory bottles for babies and toddlers to enjoy.

We have lots morebaby activities for you to browse through too. Younger babies will love simple sensory activities like playing with a foil blanket or exploring a discovery basket. If you are feeling adventurous you could even create a sensory fort for babies to enjoy!

Older babies and toddlers looking for sensory activities might enjoy playing with rainbow spaghetti, painting with taste-safe ice paints or creating no-mess art.


How to make sensory bags

Below you will find our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own set of sensory bags for babies and toddlers to enjoy.


To make sensory bags you will need


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A4 laminator pouches (UK link / US link)

Iron or hair straighteners

Hair gel

Small objects to fill your bags with (for example):

To add colour I recommend:wilton colour gel (UK link/US link)

How to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers using laminator pouches

STEP 1: Gather your sensory bag supplies

The fun thing about making homemade sensory bags is that there is no right or wrong way to do it! You can add anything you like to your sensory bags and your baby will love exploring them.

I would suggest taking some time to gather your supplies for your sensory bags and think about a few different sensory bag ideas before you begin. We have included 6 sensory bag ideas below that we think are perfect for sensory play for babies and toddlers.

STEP 2: Prepare laminator pouches for sensory bags

A4 laminator pouches are a little large for a babies or toddlers hands so I would suggest cutting them in half to make them A5 size. Once you are happy with the size of your laminator pouches you need to prepare them by sealing 3 sides of the pouches.

You can use an iron or hair straightener to seal the3 sides of your laminator pouch. I used my iron on medium heat and ran it slowly along the edge of the pouch.Leave the 4th edge open so you can fill the sensory bag.

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STEP 3: Fill sensory bag with hair gel and small objects.

Spoon in a bit of hair gel into the open laminator pouch. I added two large spoons to each pouch. Then add a few exciting objects to the sensory bag for your baby or toddler to discover. The great thing about homemade baby sensory toys is that you can adjust the contents to your own child's interests. (There are 6 sensory bag ideas below)


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STEP 4: Seal the laminator pouch sensory bag

Wipe away any hair gel from the top of the laminator pouch (where you will seal it) and then seal the pouch by running your iron or hair straighteners along the final side of the pouch.

Leave the sensory bag to cool for a minute and then squeeze the pouch to see if there are any weak spots where the gel could escape. If there are just re-seal them using your iron or hair straighteners.

STEP 5: Engage in sensory play for babies and toddlers

Let your baby or toddler enjoy exploring their new sensory bags. Sensory bags are fantastic homemade baby sensory toys as they allow babies and toddlers to explore objects that are too small or unsafe for them to handle.

Six different sensory bag ideas

Make a pretty Spring sensory bag using butterfly and flower sequins.

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Babies will love exploring the texture of different-sized buttons.

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Toddlers that are starting to get interested in numbers would love this foam number sensory bag.

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Make a spooky Halloween sensory bag using different sized googly eyes.

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Use food colouring to add a bit of colour to the hair gel. (I used wilton gel food colouring).

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Make a heart themed sensory bag using wooden hearts, sequins and red colouring (a perfect valentines day sensory bag).

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These sensory bags were made for Daisy aged 6 months, but Harry age 3 seems just as fascinated with them!

The sensory bags are a great size for little hands (and mouths) to explore and the plastic is strong enough to withhold lots of squeezing, pulling and squashing.

Daisy had great fun playing with these in her DIY fort for babies.

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So now you know how to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers! We hope that you have discovered a few new sensory bag ideas to try and that your babies and toddlers enjoy their new homemade baby sensory toys.

Take a look at all our other baby activities for even more sensory play ideas!

How to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers (2024)

FAQs

How to make sensory bags for babies and toddlers? ›

Here's how: Fill a resealable plastic bag with tactile materials like hair gel, pumpkin seeds, shaving cream, or marbles. Reinforce the seal with strong tape, then use painter's or washi tape to secure the edges of the bag to the floor or a table where your baby can play.

What liquid do you put in sensory bags? ›

You can use canola oil, vegetable oil or baby oil. It really doesn't matter. Next stir several drops of food coloring into a half cup of water. Pour the water and food coloring into the bag.

What age to start sensory bags? ›

Babies explore all the time. It's how they learn. A sensory bag is full of things that babies can touch, taste, look at and more.

What do babies learn from sensory bags? ›

Sensory bags help young children to develop their sense of touch and fine motor skills as they manipulate the small objects around the bags.

What is the best fillers for sensory bags? ›

Fill a resealable plastic bag with tactile materials like hair gel, pumpkin seeds, shaving cream, or marbles. Reinforce the seal with strong tape, then use painter's or washi tape to secure the edges of the bag to the floor or a table where your baby can play.

How to seal a sensory bag? ›

Simply fill your bag with roughly one cup of small sensory objects (some hard, some soft but none with shape edges. Add the Gel and carefully seal the zip lock bag. Place that bag inside a second bag and fold the inside zip part down so you can properly seal the outer bag.

How long should you do Baby Sensory for? ›

Baby Sensory classes are suitable from birth. All babies can benefit from early sensory stimulation and each activity has been researched and developed to be appropriate for newborns through to 13 months.

What is a sensory activity for infants? ›

Sensory play focuses on activities that engage your child's senses, helping them develop language skills and motor skills. It includes hands-on activities that stimulate touch, sight, smell, sound, and taste, as well as movement or balance.

How to make a water bag for a baby? ›

Baby Sensory Water Bag Supplies:

Place all items into the Ziploc bag in this order: baby oil (I used the whole bottle), food coloring (I used 50 drops of green), water (3 capfulls of the baby oil), glass gems, glitter. BOOM. Seal the bag while removing as much air as possible. Seal the edges with duct tape.

Can you use a hair straightener to laminate? ›

Seal the sides of the laminating pouch with the. straightener then fill about 2/3 with your chosen. filling. Seal the top with the straightener and you are.

Can you use water for sensory bags? ›

Children make sensory bags with oil, water, and food coloring for an engaging visual experience.

Can you use soap for sensory bags? ›

Fill ideas: Coloured water and glitter, sequins, buttons, gems, etc. Thicker liquids such as dish soap, hair gel, corn syrup, or glue.

What can I put in water for sensory play? ›

We also find cucumber slices and fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, basil, sage and thyme are great for sensory play. They are all also edible and add flavour to the water. You could also try using lavender (the leaves and flowers are edible) or pansies or roses which have edible petals.

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