Sensory toys: 5 tips with bean bags

Discover 5 practical tips for using bean bags as sensory toys. Perhaps you already have some bean bags at home, or perhaps you'd like to buy some more. Stimulate your baby, toddler, or preschooler's senses in a playful way.

Sensory toys with beanbags as a tactile path

Have children step barefoot over a row of beanbags. Ideal for stimulating their sense of touch and balance.

Sensory toy beanbags in a search game

Hide beanbags under a cloth. Let your child feel and guess which one it is. Playful and stimulating for the senses.

Sorting beanbags as a sensory toy activity

Have children sort colors, textures, or patterns. Perfect as a calming, educational sensory activity.

Sensory play with beanbags in a throwing and aiming mode

Use beanbags in active games. Good for coordination and motor skills.

De-stimulating cold pit bag as a sensory aid

Chill a beanbag and use it during transitional moments. It helps children calm down.

Buy bean bags as sensory toys

Our bean bags are handmade, safe (CE mark) and filled with natural cherry stones.

You choose the fabric, print and colours yourself – so that it fits perfectly with your child or daycare location.

Beanbags are an easy way to introduce sensory toys into your home, classroom, or practice.
With just a few tactile bags you can vary endlessly and respond to your child's needs: activating, regulating or relaxing.

💡 Tip: Combine bean bags with play cloths or Stapelstein for even more sensory play.