FROM BIRTH THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD,
GEAR TO GET
children learn by engaging all their senses and exploring their environments. These engaging items are great for youngsters, including those on the autism spectrum with sensory challenges.
FIRST STEPS 3-IN-1 SIT-TO-STAND
With adjustable heights, this bouncerwalker-play station is for babies who are getting used to having their feet on the ground or are still mastering the perfect balance. $119.99. deltachildren.com; target.com.
ANIMAL FRIEND RATTLE/TEETHER
Textured organic cotton, crocheted by hand, is easy to hold, gum, and chew. Rattle jingle encourages baby’s cognitive development and is also comfortable for self-soothing
RAINMAKER SENSORY TOY
The bright colors, soothing sounds, and textured walls engage visual, auditory, and tactile senses. Gripping, shaking, and tracking the beads develops coordination, and engages mental and builds fine and gross motor skills. $20. brightautism.org.
$17.99. greensproutsbaby.com.
POMPOM FIDGETS
FIGGY BASE PLAYSET
$28. pattiandricky.com.
$299.99. shenanigankids.com.
Designed by parents of seven children, this allages set includes four (33” x 33”) square pads and two (11” x 22”) rectangular bolsters, with optional triangle bolster. In either grey or navy blue.
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Big, colorful, and soft with an elastic center, fidgets provide multiple options for sensory interaction, including catch and release, hand and upper extremity exercise, calming, and focus. Pack of four.
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