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My boys' toys - proven over time
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items As a mom to 2 tough and tumble boys, the toys that they have (and have stood up to their play) are ones to share! My youngest is also neurodivergent and medically complex…so since the age of 13 months we have been working with various therapists and professionals who have helped to introduce and suggest toys that not only engage him, but helped him make meaningf...
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STEAM type therapist recommended
outside toys, riding toys, sand and water
mini real world
STEAM type therapist recommended
From about 14 months on our son has worked with various therapists and these are some of the toys that they have shared with us and that have stood the test of time.
These are THE BEST - and do so many beneficial things: sound, texture, color, imaginative play! Excellent toy!
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set, 24 Piece Suction Toys ...
hand eye coordination and problem solving
SpinAgain - Best Baby Toys & Gifts for Ages 1 to 2
This is an AMAZING pod for calming and sensory input! We have it mounted in the basement where therapists would work with our son. If he needed a break he could climb in here for a bit to reset and get back to building skills. I wish they made this for grown ups!
Sky Nook - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 7
Need to work on balance?? Want to level up “the floor is lava”? These are great and stack up to store away, but they will hardly ever be away.
Gonge Riverstones - Best Active Play for Ages 2 to 5
This is great for developing problem solving with having to figure out what parts you need to create the toy and how to actually put it together.
John Deere Preschool Build-A-Johnny Tractor
Just super sweet to track growth
Personalized Wooden Ruler Growth Chart
This can get changed up to keep it challenging and new!
Modular, Sensory Activity Board for Babies and Toddlers
While we don't own this, we've been to play with this actual toy and there is a larger version at the local children's museum. The action of seeing air powered play is quite mesmerizing! This is a very clever and entertaining toy!
Air Toobz - Best Building & Construction for Ages 3 to 7
Engineering bath time play!
Boon Pipes Building Bath Toy Multicolor - Best for Ages 1 to 5
These are so sweet! Yes, you should definitely have a set per kid!
Chasing Fireflies - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 6
Our son does equine therapy, and when we are away from his real-life horses he can pretend with these sweet ones!
Countryside Horse Set - Best Imaginative Play for Ages 3 to 9
Yes we all can find kid drum sets, kid guitars, kid flutes - but how about a kid accordian? Button pressing galore!
Everybody Polka! Kids' Accordion - Best Music for Ages 3 to 6
This is not exactly like the Big Joe our PT had us get as a sensory crash pad, but it is pretty close. This is a great resource for vestibular input with a little one being able to “crash” into it and get that full body sensation. It is also super snuggly and works great for reading together.
Fuf Media Lounger w/ Removable Cover
outside toys, riding toys, sand and water
When ⅓ of the 3 car garage is full of riding toys we may have too many - most were hand-me-downs.
This pedal car is the favorite for our boys and the other kids in the neighborhood.
Explore the Best Kettcar Selection at Kettlershop
We had this as a vintage toy, but it is still popular all these decades later!
The Inchworm | Radio Flyer
This grows with the kiddo and it works great on walks when they get tired as you can push for them!
Push Trikes for Kids - Tricycle Strollers - Radio Flyer
Having those two wheels on the front really helps to build confidence!
Kids' Scooters - Radio Flyer
mini real world
Some of the boys' favorite toys are the ones that let them practice what they see in their real world.
We play store around here a lot!
Melissa & Doug Sort & Swipe Cash Register - Walgreens
The boys can work on their laptop when we are working on ours!
Laptop Toy | Walgreens
We still keep the doctor tools in the case shown with the toy….it is sturdy and fits everything perfectly!
Playright Doctor Playset | Walgreens
This is AWESOME!!
Smart Lab Tiny Gardening - Walgreens