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Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child’s senses. This could be hearing, sight, touch, smell or taste. It also includes play that involves movement or balance.

Sensory play is a huge part in the development of your baby. Right from birth babies are processing loads of new information through the use of their senses. The exploration of new textures, materials ...

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