The Baby is bored. What to do? I know, let’s crack out the sensory, rainbow rice! The Baby stops crying and crawls over for a better look. He plunges his chunky fingers in and giggles, flapping his arms and chucking rice 2 meters in every direction. Then… 
Mama: Ah ah, no no. That’s not for eating.
Play continues. The Baby dumps more on the floor. Throws more around, then…
Mama: Baby, no. Not for eating.
Mama: No no. Look at this! Can you dig with the spoon?
Mama: Baby, listen. What a nice noise! Drop it, don’t eat it.
Mama: Whatever, kid. Fill your boots. I guess you will poop rainbows after all.
Have you had any joy with sensory play?
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[…] or messy play with the baby. Although my past attempts haven’t been wildly successful (here and here), I always convince myself this time will be […]
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love your drawings š I never really done sensory play as I honestly didn’t know about it back the (few years ago now!) and I can imagine how it can be a nightmare at times. Kids certainly do put everything in their mouths!!
thankyou for joining in with #mummymonday – love Gemma – host xo
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It’s just rebranding. I’m sure you’re kid had some messy fun at times, which is the same thing. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for hosting.
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Oh it’s so hard stopping them from eating it! I barely ever done sensory play at home because I couldn’t deal with it – especially since it took a lot of effort for a very short space of time! I did take him to baby sensory classes though so he got some fun there! Although he (nor I) was keen on the jelly session! Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
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Like Lianne, I have never tried sensory play with any of my three children. From what I’ve read here, I think I’ll give it a miss. There is more than enough mess here already š
Your sketches are so funny.
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It can be fun, Fionnuala…if you do it at someone else’s house.
Thank you!
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We had sensory play with rice & lentils outside so it would be easier to clean up the mess but instead Archie grabbed handfuls & launched it into the kitchen. Ended up being messy play!
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Yes, they find a way to make mess, whatever you do. The Baby hasn’t learned to throw yet, thank heavens.
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I’ve only just let A play with rice at 14 months and yes he did still eat some! We’ve had sequin, sparkly poo here as well as rice though! š xx
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That sounde like unicorn faeces š
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I used to have the same problem with my little boy when he was younger but with play dough! I’m a great lover of Pinterest, but sometimes these sensory ideas are just a mess waiting for happen that I can’t cope with! Good on you for trying it in the first place!
Found your blog via mumma scribbles link up. Love your drawings!
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Oh, yes! So. much. mess. Somethings I read are just- nope!
Thank you š
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I’m shamefully admitting I’ve never been to or done any sensory play.
They sound messy though and stressful, like we don’t already have enough stress and mess in our lives! loving the rainbow poop line x
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Nothing shameful about it. It is 300% messy and stressful. The teacher in me can’t seem to help herself with mess. I am also deeply attracted to glitter, also known as the substance of mother’s nightmares.
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Yup- I loved the rainbow poop punch line! To answer your question – no- I have never had any success with sensory play!
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Well I’m glad it’s not just me then!
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*Everything* is food haha! Great post š
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Certainly according to the Baby and the Dog. In fairness he does eat rice at other times. Although it is cooked and not multicoloured.
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I don’t even like to let my kids EAT rice. It’s everywhere, all the time. Sigh.
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Yes, it drives me nuts. Especially the Thai rice my wife feeds him. It’s super sticky and we all wind up covered.
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Oh dear holy old cheezits, yes. That’s why I went w/rice krispies, instead of actual rice. Actual raw rice can puncture a baby’s (I think new born, though) windpipe, choking hazard, etc. I’ m way too paranoid for that, so I do sensory stuff on edible food, blah blah blah.
Yep. 6 kids, and STILL that paranoid. Imagine if I’d stopped at one. I’d be in a ward by now. I was a freaking wreck with my first.
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Um…so that’s mildly terrifying. A new paranoia to add to my list, thanks ;-). Surprisingly I am not too bad, worry wise. I am quite anxious as a person but the Mummy keeps me grounded.
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haha Love it! I have the same issue with play dough! She’s 20 months and can listen. Her teeth were blue the other day xx #mummymondays
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Oh dear. I was hoping this wouldn’t be such a problem by then. Is it the salty one? I don’t know how kids can eat it- yuck!
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Bwahahahaha. This is exactly why baby C always has his soother in his mouth! The number of times I’ve pulled a cat toy out of his mouth…
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Your cat is lucky to still have toys. Our poor dog’s toys have all been hidden because we just couldn’t deal with the ick factor. Clearly animal toys are much more fun than baby toys. I’d buy them for him if I didn’t fear the judgment of visitors.
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Hehehe, this made me chuckle and it’s exactly what Boo would do!! Awesome!
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I can laugh now. At the time I felt like bouncing my head against the wall š
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bahahahaha! Love it! Baby will poop rainbows, classic!! #mummymondays
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Still waiting for that particular poop. Not going to tell the Mummy and wait for her reaction- teehee.
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haha! kids will put absolutely anything in their mouths, we have to watch them like hawks š
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Yes, I’m so over it. Nightmare trying to stop him
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