Sensory Seekers Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to part three of our holiday guide. The holidays can be stressful and trying to find the right gift for everyone only adds to the stress. When it comes to gifts for kiddos, you really don’t need an expensive toy that makes tons of sounds and has bright lights. In fact, sometimes for sensory seeking children bright lights and noises are the opposite of what they need. There are different types of sensory seekers. Some seek auditory input aka loud noises while others need it to be quiet. Other children crave vestibular input or spinning.
Here are some suggestions to help find toys that are great for each type of sensory seeking child:
Tactile Input (touch)
Craves:
Fidget toys
Washable paint set
Playdough
Kinetic sand
A touch-and-feel book
Visual Input (sight):
Craves:
Dot markers
Glow sticks
Spinning ring tower
Parachute
Avoids:
Tent
Auditory Input (sound)
Craves:
Musical toys
Pull and pop toys
Avoids:
Noise canceling headphones
Vestibular and Proprioceptive Input (movement)
Craves:
Yoga ball
Slide
Weight stuffed animal
Swing
Spin and sit
Chewies
This is just a small list of my favorites. If you need more ideas or if you want more specific ideas or questions on sensory seeking toys, please feel free to reach out!
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