Babies' brains are growing fast, developing in response to their surroundings through their five senses. Babies learn through touch and every experience a baby has stimulates connections in the brain. A treasure basket is one way of giving babies rich sensory experiences that help the brain to make connections and develop.
A treasure basket is a collection of everyday household and natural objects chosen to stimulate the five senses: touch, taste, sight, smell and sound.
They were devised by Elinor Goldschmied, more than 60 years ago, for babies who can sit up comfortably but are not yet mobile. They provide babies with a safe way to explore natural objects.
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