Have you heard about sensoric toys? These are special toys designed to stimulate the child’s senses. Maybe you don’t know this, but nowadays, many kids have problems with their sensoric integration system.
The goal of sensoric toys (which in Polish are called: zabawki sensoryczne) is to stimulate senses like sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Thanks to them, a child has the opportunity to feel and perceive new things and make them better understand their own body and feelings.
It is not for nothing that it is said that a child learns the world through his senses. Your toddler’s sensory development is particularly intense in the first few years of his life, so it should be taken care of from the very first days.
How to do it? In addition to various games that stimulate the baby’s senses, it is also worth providing him with attractive sensor toys.
You can, for instance, surprise your child with contrasting books that will catch his eye. It’s helpful if you can let him squeeze sensory crushes in his cute, little hands.
Give him objects with different textures to play with – smooth, slippery, rough, and also suggest a rattling or rustling toy. And then… watch the baby’s expression change and what he likes best!
Sensory Toys for Babies and Toddlers
From the first days of a child’s life, we can enjoy the benefits of sensory toys. Projectors that throw static or moving patterns on walls, ceilings, and furniture will be perfect for the youngest. You can use white noise or delicate music from hum or music boxes to diversify the sound environment.
Traditional carousels hung over the crib are also perfect visual and auditory stimuli for a lying child. After the first weeks, when the baby starts grasping, we can reach for small rattles and small soft sensory teethers.
Especially the sensory books are a real feast for the senses. In addition to beautiful colors and shapes, we can find in them many sound additions, such as humming or squeaking elements, safe mirrors, a wealth of textures, and, in addition, handling parts! In turn, the sitting baby will be delighted with sensory cubes, larger teethers, and, above all, material books.
The developing stage of every child is indeed a wonderful experience for parents all around the world. Here’s what you should know about your child’s development.
