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OT Approved! *HUGE* List of Sensory Toys and Tools for All Kids.
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items Here’s a list of sensory toys and tools that can be beneficial for a wide range of children. Sensory toys are designed for or are used for engaging the main senses (touch, movement, sound, sight and oral) as well as supporting body awareness and bala...
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Sensorimotor
Tactile Toys (Touch)
Auditory Toys (Sound)
Oral Input Toys
Visual Input Toys
Sensory Regulation and Toys for Sensory Defensiveness (Avoidance)
Sensorimotor
Toys for children who seek sensory input to regulate their arousal levels. These toys help improve focus and enhance body awareness. If your kid is a mover, crasher, and runner into all things- these might help.
Safely jump and hop on a foam pogo stick to help with balance and gross motor coordination
My First Flybar Pogo Stick, Light & Sound Kids Ages 3+ Up to 250lbs
A great vestibular activity. Swing back and forth for a calming effect on your child’s body and sensory systems. Or get a doorway swing that allows for circular motion to increase energy and alert the sensory systems.
Doorway Swings - DreamGYM
Great for getting your child’s body moving. The Lycra helps with compression adding tactile input to your child’s senses which can help with body awareness and provides a hug-like experience for a calming sensation.
Lycra Tunnel
Another option for gross motor development and improving body awareness. This type of tent is good for kiddos who don’t enjoy the enclosed space and close tactile stimulation of a Lycra tunnel.
Play Tunnels : Play Tents for Kids
Hang on the ceiling and create a cozy space for kids to calm their bodies. Or use as a vestibular tool for rotary swinging to alert the sensory systems and give input to the sensory seeking kiddos.
Sensory Swing
Another good swing option that provides a safe calm space for relaxing or regulating. Can also be used for sensory seekers as well.
OUTREE Kids Pod Swing Seat Cotton Hammock
Balance boards encourage and promote imagination, balance, core strength and gross motor coordination. They also provide fun movement for sensory seekers.
Balance Board Kids Natural Wood Wobble Toy
Just like using a stomp rocket, trampolines provide the input to the joints sensory seeking kiddos need. Trampolines also encourage body awareness, gross motor coordination and overall muscle strengthening.
Toddler & Kids' Trampolines With Safe Enclosures
Large exercise balls or peanut balls can provide input to the vestibular and proprioceptive (knowing where your body is in space) systems. They do this by bouncing, rolling, or having someone roll the ball over them for compression.
Large Exercise Ball
Some kids need to just crash! Allow them to get the input their bodies need in a safe way by using a crash pad.
Crash Pad
These kid friendly massagers provide vibration and a huggable buddy to decrease anxiety, improve tolerance for touch and help with focus.
Health Touch Huggable Massager
Scooter boards are great for proprioceptive and joint input and/or vestibular and movement input.
Large Kids Scooter Board with Handles & Buckle
Help develop mind-body awareness through movement. Yoga can help improve focus, calm the body and regulate emotions.
Yoga Cards for Kids - Pose Deck & Therapy
Kids use their imagination while working on cooperation and fine motor skills. Add a blanket on top for a cozy calming spot
Fort Building Toys
Fun outdoor play that encourages kids to use their bodies by running, jumping and stomping! This gives safe input to the joints that some kiddos may seek out through crashing or jumping in unsafe ways.
Stomp Rocket products at Target
Kiddos who seek vestibular input will love this high intensity spinning toy! The new ones come with music so your child also gets auditory input
Playskool Sit N Spin
Stepping stones provide joint input when jumping from stone to stone. They also encourage balance and gross motor coordination. The textured stones also provide tactile input to the child’s feet.
Kids Stepping Stones | Toddler Balance Toys
Tactile Toys (Touch)
Toys for kids that crave messy, hands on play or for those that need help tolerating different textures.
Mix instant snow into slime for a fluffy tactile experience!
SCS Maddie Rae's Instant Snow XL Pack - 5 Gal
Slightly resistive putty with small charms mixed within gives kids a chance to work on their fine motor skills, strengthen their fingers for improved hand writing and explore a new texture!
Play Putty Therapy Putty Kids Charms Orbit
Super fluffy and squishy but not wet. It’s like little foam pieces that you can squish together and watch wriggle back to its normal form. Perfect for sensory bins and a nice stepping stone for kids who aren’t big fans of texture.
Educational Insights Pluffle® Mini 8-Pack Sensory Foam Set
Like wet sand but doesn’t stick to your hands. Another great sensory bin option. Add Dino’s or animals for fun imaginative play or put your kids sand toys in for digging and exploring.
Kinetic Sand 3.25lbs Moldable Sensory Toy
Having a hard time putting together your own sensory kit? Then buy one! Lots of great options for whatever your kid is into.
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Mermaid Toy
Another good bin option
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Beach Toy
The space theme kit is super fun
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space
A busy board with a lot of different textures can introduce your child to new tactile experiences in an engaging way. Velcro, foam, rope, velvet, etc. can be found in busy boards in small ways that allow your child to choose how much interaction they...
Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toy - Blue Dino
Can’t keep your kiddo from pushing buttons (besides your own…)? This activity board can give them the input they are looking for in a safe way that doesn’t include changing your thermostat or unlocking doors!
Joyreal Montessori Toddler Busy Board 19 LED
These bands come with multiple different textures for increased sensory input. They are stretchy which helps with proprioception to the joints and compact for easy access.
Sensory Autism Toys - Textured Stretchy Fidget
Not only are these blocks good for tactile input, but they foster imagination and are easy to connect. Kiddos that need support for fine motor coordination tasks will enjoy this frustration free toy.
Battat Bristle Blocks STEM 112-Piece Set
A great pocket size tactile tool. Easy to put in a pocket or backpack for school or trips. Can help decrease anxiety during tasks and help sustain attention.
Fidget Toys Adults Sensory Stone 6 Pack
A nice option for calm play that also incorporates visual input as well. This relaxing touch activity can be great as a fidget and/or a tool to calm down between transitions.
Sensory Mats | Sensory Bag, Squish Panel, Squish Mat, Squish Square, Liquid Motion, Fidget, Stim Toy, Autism Toy, Color Mixing,
Mini sensory boxes to throw in a bag or backpack for distraction or for needed sensory input wherever you go!
Mini Tinker Boxes- STEM Toys- Open Ended Play for Boys and Girls
My kids love this fidget! Super fun/satisfying to play with and great for color recognition
Large Rainbow Fidget Toy - Stress Relief and Sensory Tool with Vibrant Rainbow Design - Smooth Design for Tactile Stimulation and Relaxation
Auditory Toys (Sound)
These toys are good for kids who seek auditory (sound) input. Maybe your kid hums, sings, or makes noises frequently. Maybe they bang or hit objects to hear the noise. These toys will allow these auditory seekers to access the input they need safely!...
Marbles roll down the wooden leaves making a fun sound. Good for hand eye coordination as well.
Wooden Marble Run Music Tree Toy for Kids
Nostalgic game that works great for kiddos in any generation! Good for hand eye coordination, memory, focus and visual processing as well as auditory input
Hasbro Simon Handheld Electronic Memory Game
Classic rain stick! Provides visual input as well as a soothing auditory input for lots of sensory stimulation.
2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Toy 8 Inch
These tubes provide auditory input when pulled apart. The bonus is that they can connect for imaginative play
Nutty Toys Pop Tubes Sensory Toys 8 Pack
These allow kids to hear their own voice. They can whisper and get auditory feedback without overstimulating others. These can also help with word pronunciation and improving confidence with speech.
4E's Whisper Phones for Reading - Pack of 4
Tonie boxes help foster independence in kids for meeting their own auditory needs. They access stories and music by placing a character on top of the box. The great thing is that these boxes are super durable.
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set - Pink Puppy
Musical instruments can be overstimulating for some, but kids who seek this input may really benefit from using these toys
Kids 33Pcs Wooden Percussion Musical Toy
Oral Input Toys
The need for Oral stimulation is common in many sensory seeking kids. Often times, however, they find this input through mouthing unsafe objects, sucking their thumb and/or biting. Toys for oral sensation can provide the input they crave to their tee...
Chewies provide the deep input to the jaw and teeth that some kids crave. The variety of shapes and textures provide plenty of opportunities for kids to access the right amount of input they may need.
ERKOON Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Kids, 4 Pack
Often used in therapy, these z vibes can also be a tool for kids to use on their own when needing oral stimulation. The sticks come with multiple different styles of heads with different shapes and textures. They vibrate to provide high intensity ora...
ARK Z-Vibe | Shop Manufacturer-Direct at ...
Bubbles are used in pediatric speech, physical and occupational therapies to promote attention, speech, visual tracking, oral stimulation, and social interaction. You didn’t know they were so complex, huh!?
Sunny Days 6 Pack 4oz Bubble Solution Bottles
Wear around your neck or wrist, these portable chew toys are perfect for school or on the go. Bonus- they also provide good tactile input as well.
Sensory Chew Necklace 6 Pack for Kids
Just like the z vibe, this provides different textures and vibration for oral input.
Buzz Buddy Oral Motor Kit w/ 6 Soft Heads
Another great necklace option
Chewy Necklace 8 Pack Sensory Chew for Kids
Chewy rings with different textures
NPPN Sensory Fidget Rings 18 Pcs for Kids
Visual Input Toys
Does your child enjoy bright lights, spinning patterns or holding their iPad close to their face? They may be craving visual stimulation. Here are some toys that can provide some calming visuals to help give the input they are craving.
These soft animal lights are touch sensitive and have different textures for both visual and tactile input. They also make a great nightlight
Subao 4 Textures 7 Colors Sensory Light for Autism & ADHD Kids
A calming way to get visual input, whether at night before/during bedtime or in a sensory room.
RICTLY Kids Night Light Nebula 360° Star Projector
Another calming visual tool that can promote relaxation while keeping your child engaged. If buying one isn’t in your budget, try making one with a water bottle and beads!
Special Supplies Liquid Motion Bubbler 5-Pack
Just like the sensory bottles, sand art can be just as relaxing and engaging!
rysnsu 3D Dynamic Sand Art Liquid Motion Blue 7''
These doodle boards are a great calming activity that incorporates visual stimulation as well as fine motor coordination, imagination and attention.
TECJOE 2 Pack 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
Visual and tactile stimulation! And no small pieces to lose! My daughter loves this version of lite brite.
Lite Brite - Lite Brite Touch | BasicFun!
Super visually engaging. Children watch the gears spin down the center post. They can fully remove them and place them in whatever order. Hold the stick to move the gears back and forth or keep it upright on its platform to watch the gears spin down....
JUXUE Baby Spinning Stacking Toys 1-3 Yrs
Sensory Regulation and Toys for Sensory Defensiveness (Avoidance)
These toys or tools can help provide input for regulation, focus and improved sleep. Some of these tools may be good companions for kids who are easily overstimulated with certain sensory experiences, and some of these tools may be helpful to calm an...
This little buddy can help your child stay calm as they match their breathing to the puppy’s lights. Good for travel, new experiences, transitions, or activities that cause frustration. Also can be a night light!
hand2mind PAWZ Calming Pup Night Light
Weighted items, such as blankets, can help regulate a child’s nervous system by providing deep pressure like a hug. This improves focus, calms the body and increases body awareness. Using a weighted lap blanket may be helpful during travel, homework ...
Florensi 3 lbs Weighted Lap Pad for Kids
Another great weighted option for kids on the go
OUTREE Weighted Vest for Kids, Medium 5-7, 6 Weights, Green
Cute stuffed animals for a weighted tool option!
Niuniu Daddy 20" 3.3lb Weighted Brown Sloth Plush
When your child starts feeling overstimulated a body sock may help. This helps them to know where their body is in space which can help them to calm and relax. It also encourages safe movement exploration or can be a great place to hide… kind of like...
SANHO Sensory Sock Body Sock Small 3-5 Yrs
Soft, bouncy and hug-like. These types of chairs provide a great space for children to relax and calm their bodies.
Sensory Chair for Kids - Inflatable Peapod with Air Pump
Some noises or spaces can be especially overwhelming or overstimulating for kids who have auditory defensiveness. Noise cancelling headphones can be a great way for your child to still have experiences without the overstimulation.
2 Pack Kids Noise Canceling Earmuffs for Autism