Babies have it so easy. Eat, sleep and poop. However, everyday their tiny little heads are trying to make sense of this strange new world they’ve found themselves in. Imagine being so amazed by a flashing light or the sound of crinkled foil that you zone out for a while in your own little world.
SensieBabe is a new Isle of Man company created by Niamh to try and help babies and toddlers to experience and enjoy all of those new senses. She creates and sells sensory boxes for babies and toddlers to enjoy in the comfort of our own home.
Niamh says “sensory play is an important part of early childhood development” and she decided to create her business when she found it difficult to get hold of sensory toys for her own baby. There are currently two types of boxes – one for babies and one for toddlers.
THE ORIGINAL SENSIEBABE SENSORY BOX
AGE 0 - 12 MONTHS- SILVER POMPOM
- SENSORY SCARVES X 2
- GLOW STICKS X 2
- SENSORY FEATHERS X 4
- WOODEN RAINBOW RIBBON RING
- BUBBLE WAND
- RATTLE
- FLASH CARDS X 2
- EGG SHAKER
- FAIRY LIGHTS
- MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
- PUNCH BALLOON
- SENSORY BALL
- FOIL BLANKET
THE TODDLER SENSIEBABE SENSORY BOX
AGE 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS- JIGSAW
- FINGER PUPPETS X 2
- GLOW STICKS X 2
- COUNTING COLOURED BEARS WITH CUPS X 2
- RIBBON TEETHER
- BUBBLE WAND X2
- MARACA
- EDUCATIONAL FLASH CARDS X 4
- RUBBER TOYS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE BATH
- LIGHT UP SPIKE BALLOON
- HARD BACK BABY BOOK X 2
- PUNCH BALLOON
As you can see from the pictures, the sensory boxes are filled with the most beautiful toys and are excellent value for money. Our little one has really been enjoying lots of sensory play at home. We bought the 0 – 12 month box and it is filled with goodies that will last for a long while. Even our eldest, who is nearly 4, is enjoying playing with some of the toys!
The toddler box also has lots to offer judging from the photos which have been posted on the SensieBabe Facebook page.
I am a big believer of sensory play anyway but it makes it even better if I can support a local startup business as well.