5 Fun and Simple Sensory Activities to Do on Our Play Mats

Sensory play is one of the best ways to support your baby's development in their early years. It's not only fun but also a crucial way for babies to learn and grow. Our Touch 'n Go Plat Mat has been designed with your baby’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development in mind. Our play mats offer a variety of textures, colors, and activities that will engage your little one in meaningful ways.

Here are 5 simple and fun sensory activities you can do with your little one on our sensory play mats:

1. Texture Exploration

One of the best ways to engage a baby’s sense of touch is through texture exploration. Our play mats are designed with different textured fabrics and patterns to keep your baby curious.

How to do it:

• Gently guide your baby’s hands and feet over the various textures on the playmat, encouraging them to feel and explore.

• Let your baby touch the softness of the lamb, rough sequences on whale, and smooth but ribbed bunny ears to discover how different materials feel.

• For added engagement, you can place varies textured objects on the play mat, for example a wooden block or rubber ball, this encourages them to reach and grab objects that are yet again different textured.

Why it's beneficial: Exploring textures helps babies develop their tactile senses, which is vital for brain development and motor skills. It also enhances their ability to distinguish between different sensations as they grow.

2. Color and Pattern Recognition

Our play mats are not just functional—they’re also visually stimulating! Babies love bright, contrasting colors and simple patterns, and these help improve visual tracking and color recognition.

How to do it:

• Lay your baby on their tummy or back on the play mat and point to different colors and shapes as you talk about them. For example, say “Look at the yellow on the bumble bee!” or “In the barn is a pink pig!”

• You can also use toys in various colors to place on the play mat, encouraging your baby to reach for them and practice their color recognition.

Why it's beneficial: Color recognition supports early learning, and introducing visual stimulation can help develop your baby’s ability to focus and track objects. It’s a great way to encourage both visual and cognitive growth.

3. Tummy Time Play

Tummy time is a great activity that helps strengthen your baby’s neck, shoulder, and core muscles. Our sensory play mats are designed to provide a soft, comfortable surface for tummy time, with engaging activities to keep your baby entertained.

How to do it:

• Lay your baby on their stomach on the play mat and use the mirror in front of them to encourage them to lift their head and focus on their reflection.

• You can also gently encourage your baby to reach for the elastic shapes on the play mat, which will help them practice movement and strengthen their muscles.

Why it's beneficial: Tummy time helps prevent flat spots on your baby’s head and supports physical development. It’s also essential for developing head control, coordination, and early motor skills.

4. Sound Sensory Play

Babies are naturally drawn to sounds, and incorporating auditory stimuli into sensory play is a fantastic way to engage their hearing. Our play mats come with two interactive squares which have crinkly fabrics adding some auditory excitement.

How to do it:

• Pat down on the whale square with your baby near and see how they respond. You can also point to the source of the sound to help them track with their eyes.

• Encourage your baby to reach out for the sound-producing interactive squares, enhancing their hand-eye coordination while listening.

• Point to the bumble bee and imitate the sound a bee makes, watch for their close reaction when they discover you are making the sound.

Why it's beneficial: Exposure to different sounds helps babies develop their hearing and understanding of the world around them. It also promotes language development as babies start to recognize and respond to various sounds.

5. Interactive Peekaboo Play

Peekaboo is a classic game that never gets old, and it’s even more fun when played on a sensory mat. Using the textures and colors on the mat, you can engage your baby in this simple, delightful activity that promotes social and emotional development.

How to do it:

• Hide your face behind your hands or a soft fabric (like a corner of the play mat) and then reveal yourself to your baby, saying “Peekaboo!” You can also hide a toy or object under a section of the play mat and reveal it to your baby.

• Repeat the game, and encourage your baby to look for the hidden object or to lift the fabric themselves.

Why it's beneficial: Peekaboo teaches babies about object permanence—the idea that things still exist even when they can’t see them. This game also builds social interaction skills, helping babies understand facial expressions, tone of voice, and turn-taking.

Sensory play is a great way to bond with your baby while supporting their development. Our Touch 'n Go play mats provide the perfect environment for these activities, with vibrant colors, different textures, and safe, engaging features. Whether it’s tummy time, texture exploration, or sound play, our play mats are designed to help your little one grow, learn, and have fun—all while providing a safe and comfortable space for play.

Have fun exploring these sensory activities with your baby and watching them grow through play!