Sensory mat
What is this?
A touch and feel mat with six different textures for sensory and tactile exploration. Textures ranging from soft to fuzzy, smooth to rough and bumpy and scaly – for your baby to play, create, investigate and explore with her hands, feet, knees and legs!
How to do this?
Research and benefits
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Sensory mats are a fun way for your baby to feel so many new textures - all in one place!
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As babies develop an understanding of textures, it helps build positive pathways in the brain, that support your child's cognitive development.
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It is the perfect toy for babies to enjoy tummy time. Lying on the stomach strengthens the neck and back, which supports development of gross motor skills (like crawling, rolling and walking).
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Exploring different textures often provides a calming and relaxing sensation to babies.
