Give baby a wonderful sensory experience with this DIY mini water blob.  You most likely have all you need to make this fun DIY  baby toy already and it couldn’t be easier to assemble.  I’m always looking for mess free sensory experiences for my baby because, let’s be honest you’ve got enough to clean!  Inspired by the giant water blobs that took the internet by storm, this mini water blob version is just right for babies sensory play and way easier to pull off.

mini water blob - completed diy mini water blob craft for baby shown with colorful trimming and a turtle and a fish inside the water blob laying on the floor - Kids Activities Blog
Let’s make a mini water blob for baby sensory play!

Make a Water Blob Baby Sensory Toy

Making a mini water blob is easy…the best part? Your baby will love it!  The can squish and “splash” to their hearts content without making one bit of mess when you have a finished DIY water blob for playtime.

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This inside water blob is a fun indoor water play idea and is great for sensory stimulation of babies and toddlers. I also like the portability of a mini water blob allowing it to go where you go! A mini water blob will become your go-to baby activity, I know it’s mine!

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Make a Mini Water Blob for Baby

Supplies Needed

How to Make a Mini Water Blob

Watch Our Short Mini Water Blob Tutorial Video

Step 1

Place bath toys in one of the freezer bags and fill with water.  Try to squeeze out most of the air and seal tightly.

Step 2

Step 2 - DIY mini water blob - baby playing with DIY water blob with hands
Oh the fun baby will have with the mini water blob!

Use duct tape to make the seal extra strong.  I used two overlapping strips folded over the edge.

Step 3

Place your filled bag,  with the taped side down, inside another freezer bag.  Again, squeeze out as much air as possible and seal tightly.

Step 4

Duct tape that second edge for extra security.

Keeping a Water Blob from Leaking

We had no issues with leaks but it never hurts to be extra cautious and place a towel down before placing the blob down for playtime.

Let baby squish, explore, and play!

baby play-mini water blob

Next time you’re looking for something fun for baby to play, grab a few freezer bags and whip up this awesome mini water blob!

Looking for other ways to occupy baby?  Check out these great highchair play ideas.

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Did your child enjoy the mini water blog for sensory play?



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