Super Sensory Summer Toys!

If you have a sensory kid, you know that you need some of their sensory toys in your bag, in the stroller, in the car, anywhere at the ready. You never know when a sensory overload may strike, and having easy, portable, and effective sensory toys is essential for a mom of a sensory kid. This summer, make sure you’re ready with the best sensory toys for the summer that have multiple uses, making your summer outings just that much easier. Keep reading to learn about our favorite super sensory summer toys and the multiple ways to use them!

Do You Have a Sensory Kid?

A “Sensory Kid” is a child who has a sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorders (SPDs) can be described as difficulty detecting, modulating, interpreting, and/or responding to sensory experiences. SPDs occur in many individuals with autism spectrum disorder and in other populations with neurodevelopmental disorders. (source: National Library of Medicine )

Sensory kids are either sensory-seeking or sensory-avoiding. Sensory kids have very different needs than kids who do not have a sensory processing disorder, which often includes extra prep, the use of sensory toys, paying attention to cues, and much more.

Common behaviors of sensory-seekers include:

• Unable to sit still
• Closely observes others
• Picks at fingers
• Takes risks, like jumping off of high places, or comes off as “brave” at the playground
• Needs to touch everything

Common behaviors of sensory-avoiders include:

• Does not like affection, hugs, or kisses
• Easily startled
• Does not like bright lights or sounds
• Expresses that their clothes are uncomfortable
• Panics when people are too close
• Focuses on random background noises

Best Sensory Toys for the Summer

One of the best ways to help your child during a time when they are having difficulty with their sensory processing disorder is to offer them a sensory toy. Whether your child is a sensory-seeker or sensory-avoider, a sensory toy can either help give them the sensory feedback they are craving or soothe their overloaded brain to a more calm state. Many sensory kids need to be left alone to calm down while dealing with overstimulation or when needing extra sensory feedback.

Our favorite sensory picks for the summer that are small and easy enough to carry around in your bag are the Innobaby Silicone Fish Toy and Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set!

Innobaby Silicone Fish Toy

Innobaby’s Silicone Fish Bath Scrub is discreet and quiet and can even be used in the classroom. And, after a long day of sensory play, it can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher or boiled for a deep sanitizing clean!

It is a dual-textured toy, meaning one side has soft, short bristles, and the other has longer and even softer bristles to provide two different sensory experiences. The fish’s eye hole allows it to be easily attached to a carabiner, hooks, and more.

The best part of this sensory toy? It is multi-use! Here are more awesome uses for the Innobaby Silicone Fish Toy:

• It’s also a bath scrub! When used in the bath, this scrub gently washes and massages. Whether it’s your body, your messy toddler, or a newborn baby’s scalp, this gentle yet effective scrub creates a calming and therapeutic bath time experience. Made from 100% Silicone, it is naturally resistant to mold and is even dishwasher safe (no more stinky washcloths)! The unique double-sided scrub features shorter strands on one side, great for massaging cradle cap, and longer strands for scrubbing on the reverse.
• Use it at the beach to remove sand! No more messy mom hacks—you do not need to cover your kids with baby powder or cornstarch to remove excess sand! Our fish toy effectively removes sand from your kids and your clothing. It is easy to pack and can be used as a beach toy. The sand won’t stick to the scrub, so all you need to do is give it a quick shake before heading home!

Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set

If your sensory kid loves bubbles but you, as a parent, absolutely hate the drippy, gooey, sticky mess, all of your prayers have been answered with the Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set!

Here are the many ways you can enjoy this bubble blower and botanical solution set:

• It is toddler-friendly! Pour a little bit of solution into the included tray and watch as your toddler, as young as 3, dips, twirls, and blows their own bubbles! Your child will have a blast being able to do it all by themselves with absolutely no backflow down the mouthpiece of the wand.
• It can be used indoors! The botanical bubble solution is super light and made of botanical ingredients, so it doesn’t cause a sticky, gooey mess. On those sweltering summer days when it’s too hot to go outside, you can let the bubbles pop indoors without any issues.
• Perfect for sensitive skin! The botanical solution is great for sensitive skin, especially in the summer when your kiddo is spending a lot of time in the sun, wearing sunscreen, and in the pool.
• A great speech therapy tool! Is your kiddo in speech therapy? Our bubble blower is a great way to practice lip-rounding exercises and encourage speech through super fun bubble play.

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