UPDATED: Here are 50+ super creative activities for babies you can easily create at home. From brain stimulating sensory bags to simple taste-safe sensory bins to fun contact paper baby sticky walls, you will find tons of ideas for you and your baby to enjoy and explore.
Playing with Your Baby
Playing with your baby may not feel the same as playing with a toddler or older child but babies are eager to explore and interact with their world around them. At this age they are often more interested in regular everyday objects than toys so let them explore them! They love moving objects or kicking them to see what sound they make so activities as simple as kicking tissue paper are wonderful at this age.
This collection ideas are all super easy to set up. In fact I did many of them with my own children when they were infants, from balloon kicking, to Easter egg water play! All of these ideas use materials that are easy to access and help babies grow and develop.
How to Use this List
I have organized the list according to age 3-6 months, 6-9 months and 9-15 months, however, many of the activities can be interchanged and older babies would definitely enjoy many of the ideas listed for younger babies.
Looking for more mess free sensory ideas? Check of this list of 45+ Sensory Bags for Babies & Toddlers
OK, so let’s get started!
Easy Activities for 3-6 Month Olds
Muffin Tin Vegetable Sorting by Happy Toddler Playtime
SIMPLE GRASPING PLAY FOR 3-6 MONTH OLDS by Cando Kiddos
Balloon Kicking by Laughing Kids Learn
Polka Dot Sensory Bag by Mama Papa Bubba
Yarn Activity Gym by Happy Toddler Playtime
Add colourful yarn to your baby’s activity gym.
Star Box Sensory Play for Infants by Where Imagination Grows
12 Sensory Baskets for Babies by Pastels and Macarons
Jumbo Pasta Tub by Life Mama Bear
SENSORY PLAY FOR BABIES WHO PUT EVERYTHING IN THE MOUTH by Cando Kiddos
Easter Eggs and Water Play by Happy Toddler Playtime
Place Easter eggs and a small amount of water in a shallow fishing. Place your baby on a pillow in front of the dish and allow them to touch the water with their fingers trying to move the colourful Easter eggs.
3 Learning Activities For Your 3 Month Old Baby by Mom Junction
Five Sensory Experiences for Babies 4-6 Months Old by The Paige Diaries
RELATED… 18+ Easy Sensory Bins for Babies
Easy Activities for 6-9 Month Old Babies
Bottle Sensory Bin for Babies by Happy Toddler Playtime
Baby Water Play by Pink Oatmeal
Baby Letter Grab by Happy Toddler Playtime
Mini Water Blob by Kids Activities Blog
Jello Dig Activity by Modern Homestead Mama
Puzzle Grab Baby Sticky Wall by Happy Toddler Playtime
Simple Ball Play by Simple Home Blessings
Tugging Lid for Baby Playtime By Busy Toddler
Baby Ring Grab Sticky Wall Activity by Happy Toddler Playtime
Sensory Forts for Babies by Messy Little Monsters
Baby Play: Circle Treasure Basket by The Imagination Tree
RAINBOW BOTTLES/MUSIC SHAKERS by Kids Craft Room
Star Box Sensory Play for Infants by Where Imagination Grows
Easy Activities for 9-15 Month Old Babies
Green Pea Sensory Bag by Happy Toddler Playtime
Mess Free Fall Painting by Happy Toddler Playtime
Bubble Wrap Art by Arty Crafty Kids
Flip Top Peekaboo by Happy Toddler Playtime
Spider’s Web Discovery Basket by A Train Driver’s Wife
Playdough Sensory by Happy Toddler Playtime
Mini Rainbow Sensory Bottles by The Kavanaugh Report
Corn Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
Peeling Tape by Making Danish
Mushy Green Pea Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
Open Ended Play with Wet Chalk by Lessons Learnt Journal
Puzzle Peek-a-Boo by Happy Toddler Playtime
Push Pull Q-Tips by Jannine Mackinnon
Two Ingredient Taste Safe Finger Paint by Happy Toddler Playtime
UNDER THE UMBRELLA SENSORY PLAY by Best Toys for Toddlers
Rubber Duck Pond Sensory Bag by Happy Toddler Playtime
Mess Free Easter Egg Painting by Happy Toddler Playtime
Exploring Hot and Cold by Mama Papa Bubba
Bubbles Sensory Bags by Happy Toddler Playtime
Taste Safe Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
Fun Seasonal Activities for Babies
Valentines Ball Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime
Baby Valentines Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
Turkey Sensory Bag by Happy Toddler Playtime
Turkey Sensory Bottle by Happy Toddler Playtime
Simple Christmas Sensory Bin for Babies by Happy Toddler Playtime
Jingle Bell Egg Shakers by Happy Toddler Playtime
Mess Free Snowman Painting by Happy Toddler Playtime
Snowflake Drop by Happy Toddler Playtime
Looking for more fun and easy things to do at home with your 10 to 14 month old baby? Check out 27 Easy Things To Do At Home With Your 12 Month Old.
WILL YOU TRY ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR BABY? LEAVE A COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE AND HOW IT WENT?
