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What To Know About Sensory Activities For Infants

By Tammie Caldwell


A lot happens during the first months of life. Although infants grow and learn in different ways, sensory activities are said to be extremely beneficial for all. These can improve motor skills, be therapeutic, raise awareness and add to language acquisition. There are many sensory activities for infants that can improve their development during these important stages of life.

The first interactions that infants have with the world do not involve words or speaking. However, they are still absorbing a lot of information through their various senses. Newborns have limited sight at first, but this becomes more finely tuned as they get older. Babies begin to hear sound while still in the womb and can even distinguish the voice of the mother at birth. They are able to differentiate between tastes sweet and sour, gravitate toward nice smells and receive comfort from soft touch and warmth.

Infants naturally grow and mature in their awareness. These activities are often beneficial because they improve vocabulary and understanding of language. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to use words and questions that are descriptive, active and relate to experiences the baby will have while engaging in this type of play. This is important for linking sensory experience and cognitive growth. It can also help them learn the meanings of certain words.

Research says that this type of play can help create nerve connections in the pathways of the brain. It can also aid with developing language, cognitive growth, motor skills, problem-solving abilities, language and social interaction. This type of play is known to calm kids who feel frustrated and anxious often. It is helpful for this learning certain attributes, such as dry, hot, cold and sticky.

Infants are not expected to have much mobility or dexterity, but this does not mean they cannot interact and learn. Babies may enjoy the feel of water in a pool or bath. They could like to feel the wind while on a walk or have a response to music that is played. As they age, they are expected to get involved in more activities that involve use of various materials and objects, as well as experiments with cause and effect.

To improve touch and sight, babies can be placed in a soft blanket. Parents can give the child a variety of objects to touch. They might allow them to play with water as an activity. Filling a shallow bowl with water and placing the infant upright so that they can access it. Sometimes giving them scooping tools is encouraged to allow them to further explore. Feeling and tearing wet paper might is another great option when it comes to this type of play.

There are numerous online and offline resources that offer examples of sensory play. It is encouraged that this be done from infant age onward. There are different activities recommended for specific age groups.

Infants and babies should not be allowed to play with small objects that could be swallowed, cause injury or be otherwise dangerous. Parents are encouraged to remain with them while they engage in this type of play so that they stay safe. Each child is different and may respond to this type of play in his or her own way.




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