Some play spaces are just plain irresistible. The HABA Pro Sensory Bath with Lid is one of them - a beautifully crafted wooden basin that doubles as a tranquil retreat and an active sensory play station, available to families, schools, and therapy spaces across North America.

Remove the lid and fill it with balls, beans, lentils, peas, or cherry stones for an immersive tactile bath experience that invites children to plunge their hands and feet in, explore different textures, and discover the wonderfully grounding feeling of deep-pressure input from loose materials against the body. Leave the lid on and it becomes a cozy sit-and-play corner - a quiet, contained nook that gives children a calm space to settle, focus, and unwind. Three semicircular seats around the rim add to the versatility, making it equally well-suited as a foot bath for gentle basal stimulation.

This kind of open-ended tactile play does meaningful work. Running hands and feet through beans or balls refines tactile perception - the brain's ability to discriminate between different textures, pressures, and sensations - which is a foundational skill for self-regulation, fine motor development, and sensory integration. Occupational therapists and educators who work with children at various stages of sensory development will recognise the value immediately. Parents simply enjoy watching children light up.

Key Features of the HABA Pro Sensory Bath

• Removable lid - Transforms the bath from a safe, supervised sit-and-play area to a fully open tactile experience, giving caregivers control over how and when the sensory immersion begins
• Three semicircular rim seats - Designed for comfortable seated play at the edge of the bath, supporting foot baths and more restful sensory experiences alongside full immersion
• Versatile filling options - Can be filled with balls, beans, lentils, peas, or cherry stones to vary the tactile and proprioceptive experience across sessions (filler not included)
• Made in Germany - Crafted to HABA Pro's exacting standards for commercial and educational environments, with materials and build quality that reflect over 85 years of German manufacturing expertise
• Comes assembled - Ready to place and use immediately, with no setup required
• 10-year manufacturer warranty - Covers wooden components against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser with proof of purchase

Skills Children Develop Through Sensory Bath Play

• Tactile discrimination - Exposure to varied textures and loose materials builds the brain's ability to process and differentiate sensory input, supporting everyday tasks that require touch sensitivity
• Proprioceptive awareness - The gentle resistance and deep pressure of being surrounded by loose materials provides calming proprioceptive feedback that helps children understand body position and movement

Ideal for

The HABA Pro Sensory Bath works beautifully across a wide range of settings and users - from young children exploring sensory play at home, to occupational therapists building tactile activities into clinic sessions, to schools and daycares creating calm corners and sensory stations for neurodiverse and neurotypical children alike. It is equally at home in a family playroom, a sensory room in an early learning centre, a paediatric therapy clinic, or a residential care facility.

• Dimensions: 8-1/4" H x 35-1/2" D
• Material: Wood (HABA Pro commercial grade)
• Comes assembled
• Note: Bath does not include filler material - balls, beans, lentils, peas, or cherry stones sold separately
• Adult supervision is required when bath is filled with small items such as balls or beans
• Filling should be checked regularly for moisture and hygiene