Watching a baby explore something for the first time is one of the quiet joys of parenthood. A new texture. A different weight. A fabric they keep returning to again and again.
The DIY Sensory Bean Bags Kit allows you to create eight unique sensory experiences designed for little hands to explore. Made from a variety of textured fabrics, these simple bean bags encourage touching, squeezing, sorting, carrying, and discovering while supporting fine motor development and sensory awareness.
As your child grows, the same bean bags can be used in countless different ways, making them a toy that evolves alongside your child rather than being quickly outgrown.
Why children return to them again and again
Sensory bean bags can be introduced once a baby is able to sit independently and continue to be enjoyed well into toddlerhood.
They can support:
- tactile exploration
- fine motor development
- hand-eye coordination
- colour recognition
- sorting and matching activities
- balance and movement games
- independent play
Because there is no single correct way to use them, children naturally discover new possibilities as their abilities develop.
Designed for sensory discovery
The eight different fabrics provide a rich variety of textures for little hands to explore. Some are smooth, some soft, some textured, and some provide stronger tactile contrast.
The kit includes two template sizes, allowing you to create smaller bean bags for babies or larger versions for toddlers.
You may also choose whether to add your own sensory fillings or select the optional polyfill version for a soft, lightweight result.
What’s Included in the DIY Sensory Bean Bags Kit?
- 8 different textured fabrics in contrasting colours
- Template in two sizes:
- 8 cm for babies
- 10 cm for toddlers
- Detailed printable Assembly Guide
- Optional polyfill filling
📌 You may also leave the bags unfilled and add your own sensory materials.
📌 Suitable for hand sewing or machine sewing.
A beginner-friendly sewing project
This is one of the simplest sewing projects in the shop and is often chosen by parents who are new to sewing.
The bean bags require only straight-line stitching, making them accessible even for complete beginners while still producing a toy that children can enjoy for years.
A toy that grows with your child
Many toys are used for a few weeks and then forgotten.
Sensory bean bags can remain part of play for years because children discover new ways to use them as they grow. They are suitable from approximately 3 months onwards during supervised tummy time and from around 6 months as an independent sensory toy.
During tummy time, babies may enjoy exploring the different textures, colours, and sounds while developing body awareness and reaching skills. Once they can sit independently, the bean bags become a versatile sensory material for grasping, sorting, carrying, balancing, and open-ended play.
For many families, they become one of those simple materials that repeatedly find their way back into daily play.
Perfect for:
- babies learning through touch
- toddlers exploring sensory play
- Montessori families
- baby shower gifts
- grandparents and relatives who enjoy creating meaningful gifts
Looking for the next sensory project?
Many families pair the DIY Sensory Bean Bags Kit with the Puzzle Ball DIY Kit, offering babies and toddlers different opportunities for tactile exploration, grasping, rolling, and independent movement.
For more ideas on supporting sensory development at home, take a look at the accompanying blog article.
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