As a mom of four—including 4-year-old twins, one of whom is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum—I’ve tried a lot of sensory toys over the years. My sensory-seeking kiddo loves movement, textures, sounds, and anything that keeps his hands and mind bu...
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Sensory toys MUST haves!
Whats in our SENSORY bag!?!?
Sensory toys MUST haves!
Every item on this list is something we genuinely use in our home. As a mom of four — including a child on the autism spectrum with significant sensory needs — these products have been lifesavers. They help my child regulate his body, feel grounded, ...
The kids find a new way everyday to swing on this. We ended up having to buy another because they would fight over it. MUST HAVE
Sensory Swings for Kids & Adults | Indoor & Outdoor
Love this. Makes me dizzy watching the kiddos, but it’s great.
Spinning Chair
The twins got these for a Christmas gift one year and are still a staple for all 4.
Magnetic Building Blocks
This is a safe gift for any age kiddo. We have a few sets it’s fun seeing the creations the kids come up with.
MAGNA-TILES® - America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets – MAGNA ...
We use our puzzle board for everything—building puzzles, playing with Play-Doh, creating with magnet tiles, drawing, playing games, and more. The best part is that it rotates, so you can easily see things from different angles. My son visually stims,...
1500-Piece Rotating Puzzle Board with Drawers
We create all the fun things with our play couch- forts, tunnels, obstacle courses, bed and more.
Play Couch
We got a larger trampoline so the kids wouldn’t outgrow it to fast.
Rectangle Trampolines
We have had ours for years!
Kids Climbing Mats
Mini Trampoline for Kids with Basketball Hoop, SEGMART 55'' Indoor Outdoor Toddler Trampoline with Enclosure Net, Swing, Sandbag, Ring, Ocean Balls, Round Small Trampoline Gift for Boys Girls, Blue
So excited for this to come!!! All the kids favor...
Mini Trampoline for Kids with Basketball Hoop, SEGMART 55'' Indoor Outdoor ...
Perfect for the thrill seekers.
Kids Roller Coaster Toys
Obsessed! Perfect for all ages and multi use.
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• Dual Play Modes: Two ways to play - Rocking for balance and body control, or flip over for climbing and jumping fun!
• Indoor & Outdoor Use: Suitable for active pl...
Simplay3 Rock Around Wobble Disk, Blue
We have a similar set. Kids use it in all sorts of ways. Their favorite is probably when we are playing the floor is lava.
B. toys Planet Balance Beams - Planet Hopper
The wooden wobble balance board offers endless ways to play and exercise—use it as a rocker, bridge, slide, or foot trainer. Perfect for all ages, it enhances balance, coordination, and core strength while promoting creativity and cognitive developme...
Giggle & Play | 36" Wooden Balance Wobble Board , Sensory Indoor Outdoor Play , Montessori Coordination Game Yoga Kids Adults
Super Soft & Snuggly – A cute, soft bear with a see-through belly, filled with 25 fun items to seek and find.
40 Seek & Find Challenges – Includes 20 cards with no-reading-required challenges, perfect for self-guided play and sensory explorat...
Chuckle & Roar Sensory Seek & Find Bear
Hit for all! This set is easy to build/use creativity.
Vtech Marble Rush
Watching the kids try this over and over it’s so funny. It’s cool when they actually get the hang of it.
Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids
This one is even fun for adults. Gets the kids all excited to see the ball fly magically.
Flying Orb
Makes really cool sounds.
Steel Drums in Percussion Instruments & Accessories
This can a double win. As adults, can you use it as well as your sensory seeking child!
A vibrating plate can be helpful for some children with sensory processing needs and autism because it provides controlled, predictable sensory input that suppo...
Vibration Plates in Exercise & Fitness Accessories(482)
Whats in our SENSORY bag!?!?
What’s in our sensory bag? A little treasure chest of calm and giggles! You might find squishy stress balls to squeeze, soft fidgets to twirl, chewy tubes for busy mouths, sparkly glitter jars to watch, textured toys to touch, and maybe even a little...
All variations of this is sooo cool. I enjoy playing with it with my kids. Perfect quiet toy.
Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids & Teens 3+
These are cool and really get your fingers working for thoes fine motor skills. Target usually has a small tube of them in the dollar/bullseye section for a dollar.
Plus-Plus® Building Blocks 240-Piece Tube, Neon
My son is Thomas the Trains #1 fan! So being able to put one of these small guys in our bag is great.
We will usually have a piece of paper with us and draw our own railroad track.
Thomas & Friends MINIS in Thomas & Friends Toys(12)
So many forms of it! Bracelet, pads, rings, purses! Always a classic.
Push Pop Fidget Toys for Stress Relief & Anxiety
Just ordered some more for stocking stuffers. These are a hit for all my kiddos and honestly me.
Squishy Sensory Toys 4 Pack Fidget Maze
A spinning toy that twirls between your fingers—perfect for keeping hands busy, calming your mind, and having a little fun anytime
Fidget Spinners : Fidget Toys
These are sturdy and durable, making them perfect for our Thomas the Train minis. They’re easy to take on the go and help keep everything contained.
We usually buy ours at Dollar General, where they carry seasonal versions around Christmas and Easte...
Mini Train track with Wind-Up Train Set
One of my life hacks- a basic one zip pencil pouch. I stick some of the small fidgets in a bag to keep them separate from other contents of the bag. They’re usually only a buck so it’s a cheap way to keep organize organized.
Pen And Gear Binder Pouch
Tie them up in a knot, sling them across the room, stretch them far. Endless
Stretchy Fidget Toys: Sensory & Stress Relief
Each one does something different. Overall doesn’t hold my son’s attention as it use to, but definitely did when he was younger.