On the Go or Chillin’ Out
Toys and products for all abilities
BALANCE Step-a-Trail $69.99; edxEducation.com A great toy for building children’s gross motor skills, balance and coordination. Brightly colored pieces with textured, non-slip surfaces allow children to safely balance and gain confidence. “They have great traction, which makes them very stable. They don’t flip or move.” ~ therapist reviewer
SENSORY Nee Doh Dohzee $22.99; Schylling.com Neon, volleyball-sized pillows filled with Styrofoam beads make them soft and squishy to hold and won’t hurt when thrown.
SENSORY, SUSTAINABILITY Land of Dough $15; LandofDough.com With plant-based colors, compostable glitters, eco-friendly packaging and more, Land of Dough minimizes the environmental impact of their products. Variety of doughs feature charming patterns, playful themes and multi-layered designs. Our parent reviewers agree: It provides the great sensory experience we have come to expect from Crazy Aaron’s. ADAPTIVE CLOTHING Kizik Shoes $99–$129; Kizik.com Put shoes on without hands—no tying or pulling required. Patented technology allows people to crush the heel (it pops back up) and slide feet in. Excellent for individuals who have trouble bending, struggle with hand strength or need help putting shoes on. Kids sizes coming soon.
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VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Sense & Grow Memory Matching Game $20.99; Amazon.com Match 26 pairs of cards for interactive play and motor skills development. This unique memory game features rough, ridged and slick textures, so kids don’t have to rely on sight memory alone. Great for kids who are blind or vision impaired.
INCLUSION Lottie Dolls $29.99; Lottie.com If you’re looking for wonderful, inclusive dolls, check out Lottie. Finn & Friends (Loyal Companion) uses noisecanceling headphones and has a therapy dog. Rosie Boo wears odd socks (in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day) and ankle supports. Mia is a wildlife photographer who uses a cochlear implant. HAND STRENGTH/ PROBLEM SOLVING Fidget Marble Maze $14.97; LakiKid.com Fun, portable, occupational therapy tool great for quiet playtime. Push a marble through an enclosed, quilted, fabric maze to help build hand strength and fine motor skills. Our mom reviewers love that it can be tossed in the washer. CALM Weighted Blankets $59.99; GoodBanana.com Sensory, weighted blankets in fun, kid-friendly patterns: tie-dye, rainbow, pizza and frosted donut. Evenly dispersed weight of 5 lbs. for children 30 lbs. & up provides a calming effect. “Love the colors, very inviting, good weight and size for kids.” ~ parent reviewer
