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Sensory Balls
Set of textured balls to squeeze, roll and chase.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 6 months-2 years
- Category
- Play & Development
When you need it
Textured balls get interesting around 6 months, when babies sit, squeeze and mouth everything with different surfaces. Once they crawl, a rolling ball becomes a great reason to move. By around 24 months most toddlers prefer bigger balls for kicking and throwing.
What to look for
Choose soft, BPA-free plastic or rubber with a mix of textures, colors and sizes. Every ball in the set should be too big to fit fully in a child's mouth. Check how they clean, since some have small holes where water can collect. If you're buying for twins or siblings, larger sets mean less fighting.
Sensory Balls: common questions
- Do I need a sensory balls?
- Not essential. A couple of different balls you already own will do. Still, a sensory ball set is an inexpensive way to add variety to screen-free floor play and tummy time.
- When does a baby need a sensory balls?
- From around 6 months, when babies sit and grab, to about 2 years.
Ages
- Best Toys for a 6 Month Old
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- Best Toys for 1 Year Olds (Montessori & Screen-Free)
- Best Toys for an 18 Month Old
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