Are you the parent of a child who struggles with sensory processing? It's wonderful to have a list of sensory gift suggestions you can go to whenever a significant event, like the upcoming holiday season, is coming.
Getting Active/ Exercise / Stimulating Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems
How would you feel if you made their bikes the neighborhood's hottest item?
Active Life LED Tires can transform their bikes into something really cool!
https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Wheelchair-Unicycle-Accessories-Children/dp/B01GJ1NEGK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O24N6CJE821V&keywords=Active+Life+LED+Tires&qid=1671653125&sprefix=active+life+led+tires+%2Caps%2C708&sr=8-1
We can also keep them fit & entertained in the backyard with these:
2. Stepping Buckets Balance Builders
https://www.amazon.com/Special-Supplies-Stepping-Non-Slip-Resistant/dp/B07YCTQWJ4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2L0LRJDO7MP2F&keywords=Stepping+Buckets+Balance+Builders&qid=1671653153&sprefix=stepping+buckets+balance+builders%2Caps%2C362&sr=8-5
3. Or with a bit of hopping with the Space Hopper Ball
https://www.amazon.com/AppleRound-Space-Hopper-Ball-Pump/dp/B014BS337I/ref=sr_1_6?crid=380X6PO7MRH1O&keywords=Space+Hopper+Ball&qid=1671653177&sprefix=space+hopper+ball%2Caps%2C327&sr=8-6
4. Or jumping on this cool trampoline
https://www.amazon.com/Jump2It-Portable-Trampoline-Adjustable-Protective/dp/B01KCRRA76/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3WTORFQBYU13&keywords=trampoline%2Bfor%2Bkids&qid=1671653217&sprefix=trampoline%2Caps%2C338&sr=8-4&th=1
5. Unless they are too big for that one! In which case you may need to consider a real grownup trampoline!
https://www.amazon.com/ALTLER-Trampoline-Enclosure-Outdoor-Exercise/dp/B09ZYBMD9F/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2ZKUAZD5JRQLB&keywords=trampoline&qid=1671653235&sprefix=trampoline%2Caps%2C322&sr=8-15
6. Or even better, do you have a corner where you can create an indoors playground:
https://www.amazon.com/Gym1-Indoor-Swing-Package-Blue/dp/B08H7VTB21/ref=sr_1_18?crid=ATMVILB828D5&keywords=indoor+swing&qid=1671653309&sprefix=indoor+swin%2Caps%2C390&sr=8-18&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0
7. Stand, sit, and rock on a Teeter Popper!
https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Brain-Toys-Teeter-Popper/dp/B00KY5HE9Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6DZF3VYPS3E7&keywords=Stand%2C+sit%2C+and+rock+on+a+Teeter+Popper&qid=1671653336&sprefix=stand%2C+sit%2C+and+rock+on+a+teeter+popper%2Caps%2C471&sr=8-1
8. A Swing!
The swinging motion has great benefits for kids:
it strengthens the vestibular and proprioceptive systems
it improves kids’ coordination, balance, body awareness, and concentration. This one (Spinner Swing) is great for the outdoors.
https://www.amazon.com/Sorbus-Spinner-Swing-Playground-Accessories/dp/B074BCMTHZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1N66B81HP77HC&keywords=Spinner+Swing&qid=1671653361&sprefix=spinner+swing%2Caps%2C337&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
And this excellent therapy swing works both indoors & outdoors
https://www.amazon.com/OUTREE-Processing-Disorder-Autistic-Children/dp/B095HMZVC2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=ATMVILB828D5&keywords=indoor+swing&qid=1671653274&sprefix=indoor+swin%2Caps%2C390&sr=8-6
9. A Sandbox
Can you imagine your kids’ faces if they wake up to a sandbox in the backyard? This eco-friendly sandbox is a great choice.
https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Sandbox-Big-Builder/dp/B0000A9XZ2/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3CIQ73OK2O0RH&keywords=A+Sandbox&qid=1671653388&sprefix=a+sandbox%2Caps%2C419&sr=8-9
You may not have space for such a big present, but you don´t need to give up on sand or similar textures:
10. Kinetic Play Sand
https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Sand-KNS-Super-Sandbox/dp/B08S7LDZ84/ref=sr_1_58?crid=1QBYI4TCHUL38&keywords=Kinetic+Play+Sand&qid=1671653564&sprefix=kinetic+play+sand%2Caps%2C381&sr=8-58
11. And since we are still talking about textures. How about a Slime Kit?!
https://www.amazon.com/126-Slime-Making-Girls-Boys/dp/B07VV1YXW1/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1CGWV5D13V5D7&keywords=Slime+Kit&qid=1671653603&sprefix=slime+kit%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-7
12. Unless you really want the job done for you! Then you can go for this cool colorful slime
https://www.amazon.com/LANUMIONG-Scented-Include-Accessories-Birthday/dp/B09NLMHDPN/ref=sr_1_28?crid=34NEN82B333W8&keywords=4+pcs+colorful+bottle+slime&qid=1671653662&sprefix=4+pcs+colorfulbottle+slime%2Caps%2C359&sr=8-28
13. Playfoam is another nice present for those who like to feel different textures
https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-EI-1930-Playfoam-Go/dp/B01N8QG8A4/ref=sr_1_24?crid=3RYBULKEM51E4&keywords=Playfoam&qid=1671653756&sprefix=playfoam%2Caps%2C337&sr=8-24
Sensory Gifts for Toddlers
14. A Waterwheel Table
https://www.amazon.com/Step2-Showers-Unicorns-Unicorn-Accessory/dp/B07MK5H9N2/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3PWT804R9ID29&keywords=A+Waterwheel+Table&qid=1671653782&sprefix=a+waterwheel+table%2Caps%2C373&sr=8-14&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
15. A Wooden Xylophone. Educational and entertaining!
great for learning musical harmony
and improves hand-eye coordination
https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Xylophone-Kids-Glockenspiel-Music-Making/dp/B01JLQBNLS/ref=sr_1_55?crid=13UP9DFBDV09T&keywords=Wooden+Xylophone&qid=1671653820&sprefix=a+waterwheel+table%2Caps%2C408&sr=8-55
16. Kids’ Ball Pit, Tents, and Tunnels:
https://www.amazon.com/Playz-Rocket-Astronaut-Basketball-Toddlers/dp/B073PTTDX5/ref=sr_1_38?crid=19MIAGTGEZN7M&keywords=Kids%E2%80%99+Ball+Pit%2C+Tents%2C+and+Tunnels&qid=1671653847&sprefix=wooden+xylophone%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-38
And don´t forget to add the pack of 400 plastic balls to the mix (they are not included in the tent & tunnels above)
