Squishy Bag Color Mixing Sensory Play

A gallon-size zip-lock bag

Washable paint in 2-3 colors

Duct tape

A high chair or table

Squeeze two or three dollops of different colored washable paint into a gallon zip-lock bag.

Press out all the air you can and seal the bag tightly.

Reinforce the seal with a strip of duct tape so there's zero chance of leaking.

Tape the bag flat to your baby's high chair tray or a table surface.

Show your baby how pressing with a finger moves the paint around inside.

Let your baby take over — they'll press, push, and drag fingers across the bag, watching colors swirl.

Point out color mixing when it happens: "Yellow and blue just made green! You did that!"

Use primary colors (red, yellow, blue) so the mixing results are vivid and clear.

Double-bag it if you're nervous about leaks — slip the painted bag inside a second zip-lock.

This is one of the best mess-free sensory activities for babies who put everything in their mouths.

Tape the bag to a window for a completely different experience — sunlight shining through the colors is gorgeous.

For an extra sensory layer, drop in some glitter or small sequins before sealing.