Everyone has distinctive sensory systems that receive and react to our environment in unique ways. Whether your child is constantly in motion, enjoys getting messy, avoids it altogether, requires additional support for calmness and focus, or a combination of these, refer to the gift guide provided to select a present tailored to their sensory needs and goals! If you’re uncertain about the most suitable toys for your child or would like guidance on facilitating your child’s play with these items, feel free to consult with your child’s therapist.

The toys are categorized below by sensory system and needs. Click on each picture and follow the links to purchase!

Sensorimotor:

These types of toys can be especially helpful for children who seek sensory input to regulate their arousal levels, improve focus, or enhance body awareness.

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Flybar Foam Pogo Stick

Fun & safe pogo stick for young children. This can be used indoors and outdoors!

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Fort Building Set

Build a custom fort with sticks and connectors, and add your own bedsheet!

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Doorway Swing

Portable but sturdy doorway swing that provides sensory regulation and strength building.

Lycra Tunnel

Soft, stretchable, and washable fabric tunnel for crawling, playing, or just chilling.

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Compression Swing

Classic sensory swing with hardware and setup instructions included!

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Pod Sensory Swing

This swing provides calming Deep Touch Pressure and vestibular input!

Seesaw Balance Board

Enhances concentration, balance, and limb coordination.

Speech Language Pathologist Danielle, seated in the Sensory Gym

Stomp Rocket

The old classic, perfect for kiddos who like to stomp and crash.

Speech Language Pathologist Danielle, seated in the Sensory Gym

Exercise Ball

Great for concentration and vestibular input while working, or core strength while playing.

Tactile:

These toys are great for all kiddos! They provide much needed input for sensory seekers and help with sensory exploration for sensory avoiders.

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Instant Snow

Soft and fluffy, just add water!

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Discovery Putty

Increase finger strength and improve fine motor skills while searching for charms.

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All-in-1 Sensory Bin Kit

Pick a theme and get to exploring! Includes an airtight bin for easy cleanup and storage.

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Toddler Busy Board

Improve fine motor skills with buttons, zippers, buckles, shoelaces, and more!

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Electronic Switch Board

This light up switch board includes an interactive game with switches, knobs and plugs.

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Stretchy Stocking Stuffers

The perfect tactile stocking stuffer for the whole family!

Visual:

These toys provide calming visual stimulation for sensory seekers.

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Touch-Sensitive Light Tiles

Touch to activate or set to a calming, color switching mode.

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Star Projector Night Light

Transform your child’s bedroom with peaceful, moving lights. Also doubles as a bluetooth speaker and white noise machine!

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Water Tubes

Soothing fidgets with glitter and confetti.

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Moving Sand Art

Framed dynamic artwork with liquid, colorful sand, and bubbles. It’s different every time you turn it over!

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LCD Doodle Board

Make light-up art with the stylus or your finger. Reusable, erasable, and no charger required!

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Lumi Balls

Glow-in-the-dark stretchy and sticky balls that won’t stain your walls/ceiling (your welcome)

Auditory:

For the kiddos who love auditory input!

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Musical Marble Tree

Drop the marbles onto the rainbow leaves to make beautiful music.

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Simon Game

Build listening and memory skills with engaging lights and sounds.

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Rain Stick

A calming regulation tool with visual “rain drops.”

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Fun Tubes

These stretch tubes create a nice popping sound and can be swung around to create music.

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Auditory Feedback Phone

For those kiddos who just love the sound of their own voice! This is also a helpful tool for kiddos in speech therapy.

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Multivoice Changer

This megaphone toy has 10 different voice modifiers and is great for encouraging kids to vocalize.

Sensory Regulation Gifts:

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Weighted Blanket

Provides a hug-like deep touch pressure. Available in various weights and sizes.

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Weighted Lap Dog

5 pound weighted lap dog that provides calming pressure at home, in class, or while travelling.

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Sleep Pod

A wearable blanket that provides gentle compression.

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Body Sock

Relax or play in this stretchy body sock that provides tactile and proprioceptive feedback.

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Compression Sheet

This is great if your kid likes to be tucked in very tight. It provides deep touch pressure that helps with relaxation and staying asleep.

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Compression Vest

Portable and breathable deep touch pressure, wherever your kiddo goes!

New Fidgets:

Is your child a fidget collector or connoisseur? Here are some awesome new fidgets you might not have seen before!

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3D Printed Dragon

This multicolor articulated dragon is a very popular new fidget that winds around hands and fingers.

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Magnetic Ferrite Putty

A quiet, mess-free fidget putty that’s great for older kids and adults!

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Atomic Fidget Ball

A flexible and durable fidget ball for 3 dimensional play.

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Light Up eFIDGET

Turn the fidget to match the colors and feel a calming vibration.

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Flying Orb Ball

Not necessarily a fidget, but a very cool multisensory toy that is all the rage this year!

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Magnetic Shape Shifting Box

This colorful, magnetic box transforms into over 70 shapes!

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