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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lizzie Edmonds

Best sensory toys for babies and toddlers from Mamas & Papas, Jojo Maman Bebe and more

When researching what toys to buy for your child, you will come across a sector called sensory toys - but what exactly are they?

“A sensory toy is one which stimulates one or other of the five senses a human has - smell, touch, sight, taste and sound,” explains children’s expert and author Rachel Fitz-Desorgher. “Engaging these senses from babyhood onwards can help the brain to develop.”

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