• Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
  • Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard - The Chaos Emporium
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Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard

Smarty Tots Sensory Base — Farmyard

$34.00
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Moo. That's it. That's the pitch.

Smarty Tots Farmyard Sensory Base is a ready-to-play coloured pasta mix that brings all the good bits of the farm straight to the kitchen floor. Tip it out, hand them the animals, and watch the paddock come to life.

  • Ready-to-play straight from the bag — no prep, no fluff, no nonsense
  • Farm-themed coloured pasta in warm earthy greens, browns and country tones
  • Sparks open-ended, screen-free imaginative play for hours
  • Great for animal lovers, nature kids and curious little explorers
  • Pairs perfectly with the Smarty Tots Farmyard Accessory Pack
  • Reusable — pop it in an airtight container and it'll keep for months

What's in the bag

  • Size options: 3 Cup or 5 Cup
  • Coloured pasta base — non-toxic AP paint, Pasta, Chickpeas and Beans. 
  • Theme: Farmyard (earthy greens, browns and warm country tones)
  • Ages 3+
  • No batteries. No screens. Just hands-on chaos.

Tested by real Australian chaos makers who were very invested in sorting the animals into the right paddocks. Hours of imagination, seconds of set up.

Pick your size and let the farmyard chaos begin. Chaos Out, The Chaos Crew.

Shipping

  • 🚚 Lightning-Fast Dispatch: We pack like pros—100% of orders ship within 1 business day
  • 📅 Weekend Orders: Placed an order over the weekend? We’re back on deck Monday getting it out the door
  • 💌 Order Updates: You’ll get a confirmation email first, then a “your goodies are on the way!” email with tracking
  • 📦 Flat Rate Shipping: $15 standard shipping anywhere in Australia—nice and simple
  • 🇦🇺 Australia-Wide Delivery: From big cities to sleepy towns, we’ve got you covered
  • 🚛 Delivery Dream Team: We use Australia Post, Couriers Please & Aramex to get your goodies to you
  • ⚡ Need It ASAP? Express shipping is available—just flick us an email at info@thechaosemporium.com and we’ll sort the magic
  • ⏱️ Delivery Times: Depend on where you live (city slickers vs regional adventurers)
  • 📍 Check That Address: Double-check your details—once it’s placed, it’s zooming through the system
  • 📬 Not Home? Your parcel may head to a local collection point for safekeeping
  • 🚫 Courier Delays: Once it leaves our hands, it’s over to the delivery legends (and sometimes, their timelines)
  • 🎁 Packed with Love (and a little eco-smarts): We carefully pack your order to keep it safe, while being kind to the planet 🌿

Returns & Refunds

  • 🔄 Change of Mind: We don’t offer refunds or exchanges for change of mind (choose wisely, friend 😉)
  • 🛠️ Faulty Items: If something arrives faulty (and hasn’t been misused), we’ve got you—refund, replacement or store credit (our call)
  • 💌 Get in Touch: Email us at info@thechaosemporium.com and we’ll sort it out pronto
  • 🔍 Check Your Order: Please inspect your goodies as soon as they arrive and let us know ASAP if something’s not right
  • 📦 Return Shipping (Faulty Items): We cover return shipping for confirmed faulty products
  • ⚠️ Not Faulty? If the item isn’t deemed faulty after inspection, return shipping costs will be passed on
  • 🎯 Our Standards: We pride ourselves on quality, but if we’ve missed the mark, we’ll make it right
  • 🚫 Non-Returnable Items: Includes perishable goods, custom/personalised items, personal care products, and hazardous materials
  • 🎁 Gift Cards: Not eligible for returns or refunds
  • ⏳ Refund Processing: Once approved, refunds go back to your original payment method (your bank may take a few days to process)
  • 📸 Helpful Tip: Sending photos of any issues helps us speed things up

FAQ's

🌈 What exactly is a sensory play base?

Think of it as the foundation for endless play adventures. Our sensory play bases are colourful, tactile materials designed for scooping, sorting, pouring, digging, storytelling, and imaginative play.

📱 Can sensory play really help reduce screen time?

It sure can. Sensory play naturally captures children's attention through hands-on exploration, making it a fun and engaging alternative when you're looking for screen-free activities that don't feel like a battle.

👶 What age are sensory play bases suitable for?

Our sensory play bases are recommended for children aged 3 years and up. Younger children may enjoy sensory play too, but should always be closely supervised by an adult.

🧠 Are sensory play bases actually educational?

Absolutely. While your child is busy having fun, they're also developing fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, focus, colour recognition, and sensory development through play.

🏡 Where can we use sensory play bases?

Anywhere the chaos can be contained. Sensory trays, play tables, sensory bins, outdoor setups, kitchen tables, or classroom activities all make great sensory play spaces.

🧹 Is sensory play messy?

We're not going to pretend it's completely mess-free. But a tray, mat, or sensory bin goes a long way in keeping things contained. Most parents find the engaged playtime is well worth the quick clean-up.

♻️ Can the sensory play base be reused?

Yes! Our play bases are designed to be enjoyed again and again. Simply store them in an airtight container or resealable bag after play and they're ready for the next adventure.

🤔 What if my child usually loses interest quickly?

That's the beauty of open-ended play. There are no rules, no levels, and no right or wrong way to play. Children can create new games, stories, and activities every time they explore their sensory base.

🎨 What can I add to a sensory play base?

The possibilities are endless. Add scoops, tongs, measuring cups, figurines, loose parts, toy animals, letters, numbers, or treasures from nature to create a brand-new play experience every time.

🎁 Are sensory play bases a good gift?

They're the kind of gift parents secretly love too. Fun, educational, screen-free, and designed to spark imagination, they're perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or rainy-day surprise boxes.

🧡 Why do parents love sensory play so much?

Because it creates those beautiful moments where children become completely absorbed in play. Less "I'm bored," more creativity, curiosity, and childhood magic unfolding right in front of your eyes.

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Pair it with these

Hours of imagination. Seconds to set up.

Smarty Tots is our sensory play collection built for curious kids and parents who need a win. Each sensory base is a ready-to-play mix of coloured pasta in a theme your little one will actually want to dig into — no prep, no stress, no screens.

Choose from multiple themes including: Farmyard, Mermaid, Lolly Land, Fields of Fun and our limited edition Paw Heros. Each base comes in a 3 cup or 5 cup size, perfect for trays, tables, and tiny hands.

Pair with a matching accessory pack (Coming soon) to take the play further. Swap the characters, keep the base — that's the Smarty Tots way.

Ages 3+ | Screen-free | Ready-to-play

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What's in the bag

What's inside

Each sensory play base is carefully blended with a colourful mix of textures designed to inspire curiosity and creative exploration. Depending on the theme, you may discover coloured pasta, rice, grains, chickpeas, and other tactile treasures that transform ordinary play into a hands-on sensory adventure.

Play ideas

The beauty of sensory play is that there are no rules. Scoop, pour, sort, dig, count, create small worlds, hide treasures, practise letter recognition, or simply run little fingers through the textures. Whether you're setting up a quick after-school activity or creating an invitation to play, our sensory play bases make it easy to swap screen time for imagination, creativity, and meaningful play.

Storage tips

When playtime is over, simply store your sensory play base in an airtight container or resealable bag and keep it in a cool, dry place. With a little care, your sensory base can be enjoyed again and again, ready for countless screen-free adventures whenever inspiration strikes.

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Why Sensory Play?

Our coloured pasta sensory play base is bursting with colour, texture, and opportunities for creative exploration, making it the perfect invitation to swap screen time for hands-on fun.

From scooping and sorting to pouring and storytelling, sensory play supports sensory development, fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving. A versatile sensory play base for children's sensory activities at home, it's a simple way to encourage curiosity, learning, and a little everyday childhood magic.

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Customer FAQ's

What makes your toys different from what I can get elsewhere?

We’re all about screen-free, imagination-fueled fun. No flashing, no mindless noise—just toys, games and activities that actually get kids thinking, creating, and playing the way childhood was meant to feel (yes, even if it gets a little messy 😉).

Are your products really “screen-free” or just low-tech?

Truly screen-free. No sneaky apps, no hidden batteries required (unless it’s clearly part of the fun). Just good old-fashioned play that lets kids lead the adventure.

How fast is shipping? I need this yesterday…

We get it—once you’ve committed to the chaos, you want it NOW. We ship all orders within 1 business day from our Australian Warehouses in Brisbane & Sydney, so your goodies are on their way faster than your kids can say “I’m bored.”

Are your products good for gifts?

They’re elite gift material. Think: unique, thoughtful, and actually used (not tossed aside after 5 minutes). Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or “just because I survived the week” gifts.

What if something isn’t right with my order?

If something’s gone rogue, we’ve got you. Reach out and we’ll make it right—no drama, no chasing, just good humans fixing things like good humans should.