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the long holiday drive kit for a sensory kid
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items for the long drives that come with the holidays. the picks follow what an occupational therapist at fraser, the marcus autism center, leicestershire nhs and a uk special education group suggest for car trips: a to-go kit with headphones, sunglasses, ...
headphones are in the fraser ot's car to-go kit and on the marcus autism center's travel list. these are kid-sized, plug-in (no charging on the road) and jbl says they never go over 85db. there's a built-in mic you can ignore. they're for listening t...
JBL Junior 320 On-Ear Headphones
the fraser ot lists weighted lap pads for the car, and a uk special education group says to pack a comfort item. this covers both: a weighted plush dinosaur that can rest across a lap. i couldn't find the actual weight on the listing, so check the q&...
Pillowfort Weighted Plush Dinosaur
low winter sun through a car window is a lot. the fraser ot and a uk special education group both pack sunglasses for car trips. these are plain, cheap kids' sunglasses with uv protection and grip on the arms. listed under boys but they're just black...
Cat & Jack Kids' Sunglasses with Grip
a uk special education group suggests hanging an organizer on the seat in front of your kid, so they can reach their own stuff while you drive. this one is target's own brand, hangs off the headrest, with a clear tablet pocket and side bottle pockets...
Brightroom Large Seat Back Organizer
the fraser ot says to meet physical needs before a ride (snack, water, bathroom, temperature), and the marcus autism center says bring plenty of snacks from home. this silicone tray drops into a car seat or booster cup holder so snacks and a drink si...
Hoovy Travel Snacker Silicone Snack Tray + Cup Holder
the marcus autism center says to make a safety plan and keep some form of id on your child when you travel. this one lives on the car seat: you write in emergency and medical info, it stays hidden until a first responder pulls it, and then it turns i...
ROTH ID TAG Car Seat Emergency ID Kit, 2 pk
the fraser ot lists sunglasses or visors for the car, and this is the window version for kids who won't keep glasses on. honest flags: it's 4.03 from 1,032 reviews but only about half would recommend it. common complaints are suction cups letting go ...
Munchkin Car Window Rollershade, 2 pk
the fraser ot suggests calming music for car rides (steady rhythm, slower tempo, often instrumental, but some kids want their favorite songs, so try a few). this is a screen-free player where kids pop in physical cards for music and audiobooks. it wo...
Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) Audio Player
the marcus autism center says to pack favorite toys and books, and it helps to have something in the mix that isn't a screen. a magna doodle is magnetic, so no batteries, no lights, no markers to lose, and the pen is attached with a cord. draw, slide...
Cra-Z-Art Retro Magna Doodle
water is on the fraser ot's “meet physical needs” list. this kids' bottle fits a cup holder, has a lock and a carry loop, and the lid lets them sip through a built-in straw or drink from the spout. insulated stainless steel, 16 oz. the most reviewed ...
Owala 16oz Kids' FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
fidgets are in the fraser ot's car kit and on the uk special education group's packing list. a needoh is a squishy you squeeze, so there's nothing to click or rattle in a small space (the listing calls it quiet), and it fits in a hand. one cat per pa...
NeeDoh Cool Cats Squishy Fidget
“chewy items or gum” is in the fraser ot's car kit, and the uk special education group packs chewable jewellery too. this is a food-grade silicone tire pendant (bpa, phthalate and latex free per the listing) from a canadian shop with 4.9 from 3.6k ra...
Munchables Tire Chew Necklace
the fraser ot suggests a social narrative about riding in the car, and the raising children network suggests social stories to prepare before a trip. this is a 14 page printable (illustrated, not photos) about getting in and out of the car, seatbelts...
Printable Car Ride Social Story
the fraser ot says to make a visual schedule of the trip, and a uk special education group suggests now-and-next info for car rides. this is a printable road trip schedule you can edit (pdf, word or canva) to fill in your own stops and activities. it...
Editable Road Trip Schedule for Kids
the fraser ot's last car tip is a reward chart: a sticker for each ride where they stay seated and buckled, and a prize after five. the marcus autism center also suggests stickers or small toys as rewards. this is a printable road-shaped sticker char...
Printable Car Sticker Reward Chart