Tactile activity mat

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    Stimulate your baby's growing sense of touch with a tactile activity mat made from textured fabrics. Baby's love to lie on it wearing only their nappy. It's a great craft project.

    How to Play

    Sew together a variety of fabric squares with different textures - silk, satin, terry towelling and velvet. Remember to include some fabrics with contrasting colours or vivid patterns so your baby will enjoy looking at their new activity mat as well as touching it. Give the mat a quilted lining and sew on a fabric backing.

    Place the mat on the floor in a warm, draught-free room or in a play area, and let your baby explore its different textures. Talk to them about what they're touching, using words such as smooth, soft, silky, furry, bumpy and rough to describe each fabric's unique tactile qualities.

    What you'll need

    Fabric squares
    Silk
    Satin
    Towelling
    Velvet

    Tricks & advice

    This mat is a great project for anyone who sews, especially a friend or relative who wants to do something special for your baby. It also makes an ideal gift.

    Learning & growing

    A texture-based activity mat helps your newborn learn more about the sensations of hard and soft, rough and smooth and gradations in between.

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