Eat, Play, Live Products for Kids of All Abilities
STAYnEAT $14.99-$19.99; Stayneatplate.com Designed to encourage self-feeding, this plate features two-in-one design (with and without sectioned divider) and a non-skid rim that helps prevent sliding. “We use them at every meal,” says Felicia. “My daughter is super strong and throws everything. She couldn’t budge these.
Buckle Me Baby Coats $79.99; BuckleMeCoats.com Crash-tested jackets designed for safe riding in a car seat. Thinner back and split shoulder seams help parents attach seatbelt safely and quickly. “I love the ease of getting the jacket on and off,” says Naomi. “The extra buttons and side zippers are great.”
KINNEBAR 200 $149.99; Kinnebar.com Portable, adjustable foot swing allows children to move while seated, helping to improve seat behavior and focus. Particularly helpful for children with ADHD, Autism, SPD and Asperger’s.
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog $14.99; Amazon.com Little ones build hand muscles and fine motor skills placing chunky peg “quills” in the holes. Also inspires lessons in counting, sorting and color identification.
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Selma’s Dolls $39.99; SelmasDolls.com Selma’s Dolls celebrate unique differences and help teach understanding and acceptance. Each doll sold separately and includes a book. Annie (blue dress) has Down syndrome. “The book is the same for all three dolls, but each individual doll is amazing!” says Emily.
Oogi Fidget Toy $14; Moluk.com Multiple suction cups and long, stretchy arms promote hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. “Great for bilateral strengthening,” says Jacque. “And the kids love the sound it makes when they pull it off a surface.”
Rubik’s Tactile Cube $14.95; Winning-Moves.com Rubik’s Cube is enhanced with embossed shapes on colored sides, making it playable (and solvable) for people with visual impairment.
Creativity for Kids Mini Sequin Pets $10; CreativityForKids.com Mini weighted dino calms and comforts at home or on the go. Reversible colored sequins provide hours of sensory play. “This toy serves multiple purposes: stuffed animal, tactile sensory and weighted,” says Sabrina.
