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Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle for Toddlers

Check out how to easily make this Christmas tree sensory bottle for your kids! I couldn’t believe how well it turned out, so I knew I had to share how to make it for your little ones.

Bring the magic of a Christmas tree to your toddler’s hands with a DIY Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle!

This fun and festive activity is perfect for celebrating the holiday season while engaging your little one’s senses.

We had a blast making this holiday sensory bottle. My kids were just in awe how it lights up and how they can have their own Christmas tree right in their hands at all times!

Here is how to make your own for your kids for this wonderful holiday season.

bright view of Christmas tree sensory bottle

Why a Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle?

Sensory bottles are excellent tools for toddlers to explore visual, tactile, and sometimes even auditory stimulation.

A Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle adds a festive twist, inspiring curiosity and excitement while providing a calming effect for quiet play.

My kids loved it for bedtime as it lights up and is very calming for them.

Christmas Sensory Bottle pin image

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Supplies Needed to Make a Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

materials needed for Christmas tree sensory bottle

How to Make a Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

Cut pine stems into 2-3 lengths.

cutting the stems of branches

Wrap the Christmas balls with ornament wire around pine stems to secure the balls in place.

adding ornaments to christmas tree branch

Glue the star to the end of one pine stem.

Tuck some lights into the bottle, starting with the end that doesn’t have the switch.

Stick 2-3 pine stems into the bottle. Don’t shove anything down, the pine stems will hold themselves in place.

adding lights and stems into bottle

Continue tucking lights in and alternating with pine stems. Save the star one for last.

Put the star pine stem in so the star is on top, and make sure it’s visible through the side.

star in top of bottle

Tuck the switch behind the star pipe cleaner so that it supports the star pipe cleaner.

Benefits of a Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

Now that you know how to make your own Christmas sensory bottle, here are a few benefits your child will get when they use it:

  1. Sensory Stimulation: Combines visual (colors, lights), tactile (movement of items), and auditory (swishing sounds) stimuli.
  2. Holiday-Themed Engagement: Captures the joy and beauty of a Christmas tree in a toddler-friendly format.
  3. Soothing Activity: Watching the lights inside the bottle can help calm your toddler during busy holiday moments.
long view of christmas tree sensory bottle

Play Ideas with the Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

Here are a few ways to get more out of your sensory bottle:

  • Holiday Seek-and-Find: Ask your toddler to spot specific items like a mini ornament or the glow of a light.
  • Quiet Time Tool: Use it to provide a relaxing activity during car rides or family gatherings.
  • Storytime Companion: Pair it with a Christmas story to enhance the festive experience.
dark view of lights showing in bottle

Final Thoughts

This DIY Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle is so much fun for your little ones. It is such an easy way to get into the magic of this season.

Make their own Christmas tree with this sensory bottle and watch their eyes light up with joy throughout Christmas.

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