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heavy work at home: crash pads, compression + swings
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items for the kid who crashes into the couch, jumps off everything and wants to be squeezed. every pick comes from nhs pediatric ot handouts on proprioception (heavy work, the body-position sense that pushing, pulling and crashing feeds) and vestibular inp...
the somerset nhs children's therapy page suggests pillows and cushions to crash into for school-age kids. this is a 5 x 5 ft pad filled with shredded foam, about 4 inches tall, with a removable machine-washable cover. 4.6 stars from 19 wayfair review...
CordaRoy's Sensory Foam Crash Pad (5 x 5 ft)
an nhs ot vestibular list (eput) names a trampoline or trampette with a handle, and nhs forth valley ot says straight up-and-down bouncing suits calmer moments. this one has a handlebar, a 55 lb limit, one kid at a time, ages 3+. 4.3 stars from 1,840...
Little Tikes 3' Folding Trampoline with Handle
the somerset nhs page suggests rocking forward over a therapy ball, and the eput ot vestibular list adds rolling on it and sitting on it. this is target's own weighted stability ball, rated to 300 lb with a pump included. 4.2 stars from 123 target re...
All In Motion Weighted Stability Exercise Ball
the somerset nhs page suggests heavy balls and beanbags for catching, as easy heavy work for school-age kids. this is a set of 12 fleece bean bags, 5 inches, about 3.2 oz each per the listing. no target reviews or price showed for me, so check before...
Sportime Fleece Bean Bags, 5 in, Set of 12
the somerset nhs page lists a therapy band for stretching arms and legs as heavy work (for older kids and teens). this is the beginner theraband set: yellow (light), red (medium) and green (heavy), each 5 ft long, and the listing says not made with n...
THERABAND Beginner Resistance Bands, 3 Pack (non-latex)
the somerset nhs page lists pull-up bars and monkey bars as heavy work for kids and teens. this one slips over a standard 24 to 36 inch door frame with no screws, holds up to 300 lb, and has foam grips. 4.4 stars from 75 target reviews, $38.99 when i...
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull-Up Bar
the eput nhs ot vestibular list includes swings and swinging in a hammock. this is a stretchy double-layer cotton pod swing that wraps around them. it ships with a 360 degree swivel hook, and the nhs ot handouts favor back-and-forth over spinning (on...
Double Layer Cotton Sensory Swing (hardware included)
nhs forth valley ot and the eput ot list both name a rocking chair for movement input, and forth valley says rocking (just back and forth) suits calm, settled times. this is a small solid poplar rocker for ages 2-5 with rounded edges, adult assembly....
Karl Home Kids' Solid Wood Rocking Chair (ages 2-5)
the eput nhs ot vestibular list includes a balance board. this curved wobble board rocks side to side, and you can flip it into a bridge or a little slide. the listing says ages 4+, 35 inches long, rounded edges. 4.2 stars from 10 reviews, $57.99 on ...
Costway Wooden Wobble Balance Board, 35 in
the eput nhs ot vestibular list includes scooter boards. this is a flat ride-on board they push along with their hands or feet. the listing says the side handles keep fingers away from the wheels, the wheels won't mark floors, 175 lb capacity, ages 5...
hand2mind Indoor Scooter Board with Handles
the somerset nhs page lists lycra sheets and stretchy lycra fabric for deep pressure. this is a stretchy mesh compression sheet that fits over a twin mattress, from an etsy shop with 1.9k ratings. 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, $45 with free shipping whe...
Mesh Sensory Compression Bed Sheet, Twin
the cheapest pick on this board, and it's real ot advice: an nhs ot heavy work sheet lists carrying a laundry basket, or pushing a weighted box or basket across the floor, and the somerset page lists baskets for carrying books or groceries. load it w...
Brightroom 1.5 Bushel Laundry Basket with Handles
the eput nhs ot vestibular list names bilibo seats by name. it's a rounded plastic shell they can sit and rock in, or flip over to use as a stepping stone. the listing also suggests spinning in it, and the nhs ot handouts favor rocking over spinning,...
Fat Brain Toys bilibo Seat (ages 2+)
nhs forth valley ot suggests a movin' sit or disc o sit cushion so a movement-seeking kid can wiggle while sitting at the table. this is the same idea: a 13 inch textured inflatable disc that ships inflated, with a hand pump to adjust how firm it is....
Bintiva Textured Wiggle Seat Cushion with Pump
the eput nhs ot vestibular list includes a gaming-style floor chair, the kind that rocks back and forth while they sit low to the ground. this one ships fully assembled, sits 6 inches off the floor, ages 3+ per the listing, and no speakers are mentio...
The Crew Furniture Video Rocker Floor Chair
use this instead of the spinning hook that comes with the cotton sensory swing on this board. it's a classic hinged swing hanger: the ring pivots on a bolt, so the swing goes back and forth instead of spinning, which is what the nhs ot handouts favor...
Swing-N-Slide Heavy Duty Swing Hangers, 2 Pack (back-and-forth pivot)