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The 30 Top Mom Approved Therapy Toys for Kids

Here are my favorite therapy toys for kids. My goal was to find toys that meet all kinds of sensory needs – both sensory input and sensory avoidance. This list has the perfect toy for your special needs child, from body socks to kinetic sand. I hope these different toys benefit your little kids and older children in a fun way. 

Unique Sensory Needs and Sensory Toys

Sensory processing disorder comes in all shapes and sizes; everyone has unique goals and needs. I am most familiar with sensory needs because of my neurodivergent children. From ADHD (ADHD Approved Gift Guide here) to autism spectrum – we have all kinds of neurospicy happening over here.

So, I know extra sensory needs create the need for therapy toys for kids at home, and I am always searching and researching tons of ideas on how to create a safe space for the whole family.

It’s hard sometimes. Everyone is always working on specific skills such as social skills, language skills, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and so on.

Mom Approved Therapy Toys Gift Guide

Play Road Tape

Lava Lamp

Water Beads Toy Shapes

Color Changing Putty

Turtle Balance Stepping Stones

Chew Necklaces

Weighted Vest

Dynamic Movement Sensory Sock

Kangaroo Sensory Pod

Indoor Trapeze Bar

Flashing Electronic Memory Game

Liquid Motion Bubbler

Pop It Ball

Resistance Therapy Putty

Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper

Fidget Cat Muff Toy

Compression Shirts

Sensory Compression Tube

Noise Reducing Ear Plugs

Scooter Board with Handles

Hand Held Arcade Game

Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes

Squeeze Arrrg Mini Stress Ball

Hand Held Fidget Game

3D Pin Art Sensory Toy

Skin Brushing Therapy Brush

Seamless Socks

Indoor/Outdoor Sensory Swing

Spinning Swivel Chair

Calm Corner Tent

Don’t Forget About Yourself

In the hustle and bustle of trying to find a new favorite toy, don’t forget to take care of yourself. It can be small, but check in with yourself now and then. Rest. Give yourself grace. Hug your babies.

Emily Sewell

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