Sensory Play
What is sensory play?
Sensory play helps children explore the world through touch, sight, smell, hearing and taste. Hands-on activities like water play, sand play and crafts help develop fine motor skills, language, creativity, problem-solving and confidence. Learn more in our blog post: 'The 7 Amazing Benefits of Sensory Play for Children.'
At what age can I start sensory play with my child?
Sensory play can start from birth! Simple tactile experiences, such as feeling soft fabrics, tummy time on a colourful play mat, playing peek-a-boo with chiffon scarves, or water play, are perfect for babies. As children grow, they can explore more complex textures, materials, and open-ended activities.
The PlayTRAY is suitable from six months and grows with your child. The shallow tray is perfect for babies and younger toddlers, while the deeper tray is ideal for older toddlers and preschoolers.
Always consider the age-appropriateness of the activities and supervise play.
Always choose age-appropriate activities and supervise your child during play.
Is sensory play complicated?
Not at all! Sensory play can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and you don’t need lots of fancy resources to get started. A PlayTRAY filled with water, sand, rice, pasta or chickpeas along with a few simple tools, can keep children engaged for long periods, providing plenty of opportunities for fun, exploration and learning. Our Activity Cards are also packed with simple, easy-to-set-up activities using everyday ingredients, giving you sensory play ideas at your fingertips and removing any guesswork.
Does sensory play have to be messy?
Absolutely not! Some children and parents love messy play, while others don’t. The beauty of sensory play is that you can keep things simple, like a PlayTRAY filled with chickpeas, letters, numbers or other dry sensory materials. The deep tray helps
contain the mess, while the PlayTRAY’s silicone feet help keep it securely in
place. And if things do get a little messy, you can simply pop the PlayTRAY and
our silicone tools in the dishwasher.
Do I need lots of resources to get started with sensory play?
No, not at all! What we love about sensory play is that you don’t need lots of resources to get started. In fact, you probably already have many of the ingredients you need in your kitchen cupboards, such as rice, vegetable oil, flour, bicarbonate of soda, cereals, lentils and beans. Add a few scoops, bowls, droppers or cupcake cases and you have a whole world of possibilities for little ones to explore.
About the PlayTRAY
Why is the PlayTRAY more expensive than other sensory play trays?
We know the PlayTRAY costs more than some sensory play trays on the market, but that’s because we don’t believe in cutting corners. We spent two years developing the PlayTRAY, carefully selecting high-quality materials and designing every detail to make sensory play easier, safer and more enjoyable for families. Made from durable, food-grade ABS plastic with non-slip silicone feet, it’s designed for taste-safe and edible sensory play from 6 months and is rigorously tested to meet the relevant toy safety and quality standards in the UK, EU, USA, Australia and Canada.
As parents, we want to create products that children can enjoy for years. The PlayTRAY is durable, versatile and designed to grow with your child, making it an investment in play rather than something they’ll quickly outgrow.
How are Inspire My Play products packaged?
Our PlayTRAY and sensory play accessories come in fully recyclable cardboard boxes.
Shipping & Delivery
Where do you deliver?
We ship to the UK, Channel Islands, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and the United States. We hope to bring our products to even more countries as we grow.
For the latest information, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
You don’t deliver to my country. How can I buy your products?
If we don’t ship to your country, you may still be able to find our products through one of our international retailers listed on our ‘Find a Stockist’ page. You can also check your local Amazon website.
Returns & Refunds
What is your returns policy?
We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase! Eligible products can be returned within 30 days for a full refund, excluding shipping costs. Some conditions apply, so please visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and popular digital wallets, making checkout fast and secure. All payments are encrypted to ensure a safe shopping experience for parents.
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