Pom-Pom Sensory Bag | Sensory Bag DIY (2024)

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Have you ever tried to make a pom-pom filled sensory bag DIY? It’s a fool-proof sensory bag DIY idea that you can easily make at home. This sensory bag requires only 4 supplies which makes it amazingly easy to create. Fill them with soft pom-poms and clear glue to stimulate toddlers, babies and preschoolers to play!

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Make learning experience more fun and interesting with this easy small pom pom sensory bag DIY!

Indoors sensory bag play is for everyone – toddlers, preschoolers, babies, and for adults as well as a fun DIY fidget toy idea. This easy diy sensory bag is specially super practical for babies to experience different colors and textures.

With only 4 simple supplies, you’re going to learn how to make a simple, easy pom-pom sensory bag DIY to experience fun in a new way.

I tried it myself as an adult , and it is so, so fun to play with. It makes the most easiest DIY fidget toy that I can use to calm down!

This post is all about how to make a super easy pom pom sensory bag DIY for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even adults!

Quick & Easy Pom Pom Sensory Bag DIY

Sensory Bag With Glue & Pom Poms

Sensory bags are amazingly easy to make. And the best part is that you can choose from many different sensory bag filler variations. This is a great sensory bag play activity for babies so that they can experience texture and colors. The pom-poms are so fun, and literally it makes a great sensory play experience.

Why Pom-Pom Sensory Bag?

As I mentioned, you can literally choose from so many sensory bag fillers. Pom-poms are soft and won’t puncture the bag because of the softness.

OTHER SENSORY PLAY IDEAS :

  • Birthday Cake Slime Recipe
  • Easy Frozen Slime DIY

What Supplies Do I Need for This Pom Pom Sensory Bag DIY?

Only 4! You are going to need ziploc bag, clear glue, pom poms and a tape (if you’re going to make it for a baby!). If this sensory bag is going to be created for toddlers or preschoolers, you can easily skip the tape part. Which makes this tutorial even more easy!

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Ingredients Needed to Make Pom Pom Sensory Bag :

  • 2 oz clear glue (59ml)
  • pom poms
  • tape
  • a small ziploc bag

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Recreate this easy pom-pom sensory bag :

As this is going to be a small sensory bag, you’ll need around 50-70ml small ziploc bag. You can, of course, double the recipe and make it larger!Pom-Pom Sensory Bag | Sensory Bag DIY (4)

Now for the sensory bag filler part find a multicolored pom poms, so that the experience is much more fun and entertaining!Pom-Pom Sensory Bag | Sensory Bag DIY (5) This was the exact pom pom bag I ordered on Amazon.

The clear tape is going to be additional only if the sensory bag is made for babies, otherwise you can just zip the bag as it is for toddlers or preschoolers.Pom-Pom Sensory Bag | Sensory Bag DIY (6)

How To Make DIY Pom Pom Sensory Play Bag

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1. Fill your ziploc bag with pom poms.

2. Add in clear glue. Don’t overdue it.

3. Squeeze the air out of the bag an zip it with a tape or scotch.

Instructions :

Step 1 : Fill ziploc bag with pom poms, avoid overdoing it.

It’s important to leave the space in your sensory bag so that there’s enough space to squish the pom poms around.

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Step 2 : Add in clear glue, and again avoid overdoing it. Leave some space for it to be squishy.

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Step 3 : Squeeze the air out of the bag, zip it itself or close it with a tape.

Close the bag with a scotch or tape so the bag doesn’t accidentally open while your kid is playing with it. You can also choose some colorful tapes to go with.

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And you’re done making pom pom sensory bag! Hand it to your little one and let them enjoy!

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Easy Pom Pom Sensory Bag DIY

Have you ever tried to make a pom-pom filled sensory bag DIY? It's a fool-proof sensory bag DIY idea that you can easily make at home. This sensory bag requires only 4 supplies which makes it amazingly easy to create. Fill them with soft pom-poms and clear glue to stimulate toddlers, babies and preschoolers to play!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time5 minutes mins

Total Time1 minute min

Yield: 1 sensory bag

Materials

  • 2 oz clear glue
  • pom poms
  • ziploc bag
  • tape

Instructions

  • Fill your ziploc bag with pom poms.

  • Add in clear glue. Don't overdue it.

  • Squeeze the air out of the bag an zip it with a tape or scotch.

Any thoughts or questions? Let me know in the comments section below or shoot me an email!

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FAQs

Pom-Pom Sensory Bag | Sensory Bag DIY? ›

Fill the gallon bag with a few cups of water. Freezer grade bags are a little more durable than regular gallon bags. Add Pom poms (I got a very cheap large bag at Michaels). Close the bag, tape it closed as well, and then tape the bag down to the floor (try painters tape if you are worried about residue).

How do you make a pom pom sensory bag? ›

Fill the gallon bag with a few cups of water. Freezer grade bags are a little more durable than regular gallon bags. Add Pom poms (I got a very cheap large bag at Michaels). Close the bag, tape it closed as well, and then tape the bag down to the floor (try painters tape if you are worried about residue).

What liquid goes in a sensory bag? ›

You can use canola oil, vegetable oil or baby oil. It really doesn't matter. Next stir several drops of food coloring into a half cup of water. Pour the water and food coloring into the bag.

What bags to use for sensory bags? ›

What you will need for each sensory bag. A good quality zip lock bag that's robust enough for kids to play with and doesn't split or leak. You can use any size zip lock bag you have to hand.

How do you make squishy sensory bags? ›

Place flour, food colouring and water into the small mixing bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended. Scoop the mixture into the plastic zip-lock bag. Before fastening the end, place the squishy bag onto a flat surface and gently push any excess air out to avoid air bubbles.

How to make easy diy pom poms? ›

All you need is a fork with an even number of tines (prongs), some yarn, strong thread and nice sharp scissors. Cut a length of strong thread and place it through the centre of the fork tines. Wrap yarn around the fork tines between 20 and 25 times, less if your yarn is thicker, then cut it off.

What can you use instead of hair gel for sensory bags? ›

You can certainly reuse the plastic bag for new sensory bags and do not need to use chemicals such hair gel, detergent or liquid soup. If you need a gel like substance, you can use gelatine.

Can you use water for sensory bags? ›

Children make sensory bags with oil, water, and food coloring for an engaging visual experience.

Can you use baby oil for sensory bags? ›

All you need to do is squirt some water-based (washable) paint into a gallon bag, add about half a bottle of baby oil, and close the bag. It is best to tape the bag closed and tape the bag to the floor. Make sure to supervise! The paint will eventually mix and become brown, but it will still float!

What is a sensory bag for autism? ›

Carter Kits Sensory Bags contain items known to comfort / appropriately focus children on the Autism Spectrum, as well as other children who find themselves overwhelmed / impacted by traumatic events.

How do you make a green pea sensory bag? ›

Place some frozen peas into a zip lock back with some water, be careful not to over fill your bag, seal bag and place onto floor. Tape to floor so the bag wont move. Let your little one explore how the peas move around as they push on the bag.

How do you make a sensory pack? ›

Here are items you can put in it:
  1. Earbuds, folding headphones, or earplugs to help make noise less overwhelming.
  2. Sticky notes to put over sensors for automatic flushing toilets and hand dryers.
  3. A small bottle of hand lotion to soothe your child's need for touch.
  4. “Smellies” (like scented lip balm)

Are sensory bags Montessori? ›

As a sensory activity that stimulates various spheres of child development, sensory bags fit perfectly with the Montessori philosophy.

What is in a sensory backpack? ›

Practical items you'll typically find inside sensory backpacks include water bottles (which the user gets to keep after returning the bag), and ear defenders or earplugs to reduce noise stimuli in loud environments, or dark glasses to assist with visual stimuli and bright lights.

How do you make pom pom critters? ›

Directions
  1. Take two large pom-poms and glue them together with hot glue. ...
  2. Next, glue two googly eyes onto the front of one of the pom-poms. ...
  3. Cut out little ears from the felt. ...
  4. Then glue on a little nose. ...
  5. Cut out four little legs from the felt.
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How do you attach pom poms to a straw bag? ›

I decided to add a row across the top but you could scatter them all over or attach them down the side. The style of your straw bag will also affect how you add the pom poms. Use the strands left over from tying up the pom pom to attach them to your bag. Thread the end onto a darning needle and poke it through the bag.

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