Unlocking Baby Sensory Development with Wendy Astbury

As parents, we all want the best for our little ones, especially when it comes to their early development. Sensory play plays a critical role in helping babies explore and understand the world around them. Mizzie the Kangaroo, Australia’s Original Natural Teething Toy®, is here to support that development in a fun and effective way.

Mizzie is not just any teething toy, she’s designed to be a multi-sensory baby sensory toy that promotes learning through play. We recently had a wonderful chat with paediatric physio Wendy, who shared some expert insights into how Mizzie can be used to enhance sensory development. Here’s what we learned:

1️⃣ Squeezing Mizzie – Strength and Coordination Development

One of the first things babies love to do with Mizzie is grasp and squeeze her. Wendy emphasises the importance of this action, "Grasping and being able to squeeze and make the noise happen is fabulous for sensory development." When your little one holds and squeezes Mizzie, they’re working on strengthening their tiny muscles and improving hand-eye coordination. Plus, the squeak adds an auditory element, further engaging their senses!

2️⃣ Grasping Mizzie – Building Fine Motor Skills

Grasping is a key part of early motor skill development. Mizzie’s soft, natural rubber texture is perfect for tiny hands to hold onto. By gripping Mizzie, your baby practices controlling their hand movements, which will later be crucial for other tasks like feeding themselves and writing. Wendy points out that just the act of holding Mizzie is “all beautiful sensory work” that contributes to your child’s growth.

3️⃣ Chewing on Mizzie – Sensory Play with Big Benefits

When we think of teething toys, we often focus on soothing sore gums, but there’s much more to it. Chewing on Mizzie offers early sensory development that goes beyond teething comfort. "Chewing is a great early skill that will help with eating and with language development," Wendy explains. As your baby chomps down on Mizzie, they’re not only relieving teething discomfort but also building the muscles they’ll need for speaking and eating.

Why Start Early?

The early months of a baby’s life are crucial for sensory development. With Mizzie the Kangaroo, you can offer your baby a tool that aids in exploring touch, sound, and movement, all while having fun! Mizzie’s gentle, non-toxic materials make her safe for chewing, ensuring that your baby’s developmental journey starts with the right foundation.

By integrating Mizzie the Kangaroo into your baby’s routine, you’re giving them a head start on essential sensory and motor skills that will aid them for years to come. From squeezing to grasping to chewing, Mizzie does wonders for baby sensory development and can be your go-to baby teething toy to make learning fun.

Start early with your little one’s sensory journey and let Mizzie be their playful guide!

Transcript

How would you best use Mizzie The Kangaroo for sensory development.

Mizzie does some great things for sensory development for little little ones. So grasping first thing and being able to squeeze and make the noise happen is fabulous.

And then also chewing.

You don't think of that as early sensory development but that's a great early skill that will help with eating and with language development.

Just holding Mizzie squeezing and chewing on her is all beautiful sensory work.