DIY Aromatherapy Sensory Bins for Stay-at-Home Moms

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Welcome, moms, to a delightful exploration of sensory play elevated by the enchanting world of aromatherapy. We’ll guide you through the art of creating DIY Aromatherapy Sensory Bins—a perfect addition to your stay-at-home toolkit. Let’s infuse moments of tranquility into your day, transforming ordinary sensory play into a therapeutic and uplifting experience for both you and your little ones.

The Basics of Aromatherapy Sensory Bins

Aromatherapy sensory bins go beyond the usual tactile engagement by incorporating the power of scent to create a multi-sensory experience. The scent-sational journey begins with selecting aromatic elements known for their calming or invigorating properties. Choose from a variety of scents, such as lavender for relaxation, citrus for revitalization, mint for clarity, eucalyptus for freshness, and chamomile for soothing.

Ideas for bin fillers

There are many different ways you can fill and add scents to your bins. Add essential oils to play dough or rice. Add dry herbs or flowers in sachets or sprinkle in the rice. I don’t specifically recommend water beads as they can be dangerous; if these are something you feel comfortable with scents can be added to those too.

You could have a calming bin to enjoy with your child before bed that contains lavender-scented rice with flower petals and chamomile-scented playdough. Add in scoops or fun-shaped molds for more fun.

For a mood boost fun add sliced citrus with thyme bundles in rice.

The possibilities are endless.

Scents and their benefits

• Sleep/relaxation: lavender, chamomile, and rose
• Anxiety: vetiver, clary sage, and geranium
• Mood boost:  citrus, grapefruit, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang
• Energy: eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, cypress, and cardamom
• Mental clarity:  peppermint, pine, cedarwood, and eucalyptus
• Other scents with multiple benefits: vanilla, lemongrass, jasmine and cinnamon

Check out this blog post: The Healing Power of Scent: Aromatherapy Sensory Bins

Benefits for Moms and Kids

Beyond the aromatic allure, these DIY Aromatherapy Sensory Bins offer a myriad of benefits. For moms, they become a brief escape into tranquility, a moment of self-care seamlessly woven into the fabric of the day. For kids, it’s a journey of exploration, where an array of scents becomes a source of joy, learning, and sensory discovery.

Share Your Thoughts

We’re excited to hear about your aromatic adventures with DIY Aromatherapy Sensory Bins! Which scents resonate most with you and your little ones? Have you discovered new favorites or crafted unique combinations? Share your thoughts, tips, and the moments of tranquility these sensory bins have brought into your stay-at-home routine. The beauty of sensory play lies in its diversity, and your experiences can inspire and resonate with fellow moms navigating the same journey. Join the conversation in the comments below and let’s build a community of moms sharing stories, insights, and aromatic discoveries. Your unique perspective adds a rich layer to the tapestry of sensory play, making it a shared journey of blissful exploration. Share your thoughts at Bin Full of Mom, and let’s continue to celebrate the joy of aromatherapy in sensory play together.