SPRING SENSORY PLAY IDEAS
As the days grow longer and the world blooms into life, spring offers a perfect opportunity to introduce your little one to a whole new sensory world. At Etta Loves, we know how important sensory experiences are for developing little minds, so we’ve curated some simple, spring-inspired ideas for you and your baby.
Whether you’re indoors or out exploring nature, these ideas are designed to engage your baby’s senses and bring a touch of spring magic to everyday moments.
Explore Textures
Take your baby on a tactile journey with natural textures. Gently run their fingers and toes over soft petals, tickly grass, or the rough surface of bark. These sensations help build your baby’s understanding of different textures and their curiosity about the natural world.
Tip: Bring some spring indoors! Create a sensory basket with safe-to-touch items like feathers, flowers, bark and stones. (Always supervise your baby during sensory play)
Spring Colours in Focus
The bright yellows of daffodils and the deep greens of new leaves are a feast for little eyes. Babies love contrast and patterns, so use our Etta Loves sensory muslins and playmats to echo the vibrant hues of spring.
For babies under four months, high-contrast black-and-white patterns remain a favourite as their vision is still developing. For older babies, the more intricate, colourful designs can mimic the beauty of a spring meadow.
Listen to Nature’s Symphony
Spring brings a wonderful soundtrack – chirping birds, rustling leaves, and the gentle hum of bees. Take a stroll in the park or your garden and pause to let your baby focus on these natural sounds.
Sensory Splashing
Warmer spring days are perfect for a bit of water fun! Fill a shallow basin with lukewarm water and add spring-inspired elements like floating flower petals or colourful bath toys. Your baby will love the feel of water on their skin and the joy of splashing around.
Snuggle up with a Springtime Story
Stories are a wonderful way to engage your baby’s senses. Choose spring-themed books filled with colourful illustrations and rhythmic text. Enhance the experience by pointing out images, making fun sounds, or even acting out parts of the story.
Why Sensory Play Matters
Sensory play is more than just fun – it’s how your baby makes sense of the world. Each new texture, colour, sound, or smell helps their brain form important connections that support their development.
At Etta Loves, we design our products to complement this journey, offering patterns and textures that delight and engage your baby at every stage of their sensory exploration.
So step out this Spring, and enjoy everything this season has to offer.