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Since we are on the week of calming with our calming cards giveaway I thought I would give you some more calming toys…

Therapy Shoppe also has Dance for the Sun, Yoga for Kids because sometimes kids just need to relax and calm. And kids LOVE to move their muscles. I remember doing Barbie aerobics with my mom. This one combines jazz, bluegrass, and African Tribal Songs to entertain and calm your little ones.

If your sensory stimmer needs heavy work try a bop bag that he/she can punch and crash into all day long. They are great for sensory CRASHERS! We had one that accidentally popped a hole last year when we moved.

Great for sensory CRASHERS! We had one that accidentally popped a hole last year when we moved. Don’t worry, I am getting another one for Christmas, as he absolutely loved it and took out his sensory frustration on that instead of me.


Bozo Bop Bag - Bozo Bop Bag 46h

For visual stimulation and calming…and kids who just like to throw things down the stairs…


Kid’s Retro Metal Slinky Toy - Slinky 2

Cloud B Sleep Sheep Look how sensory soft this little guy is…and it makes heartbeat sounds to lull them to sleep. these I want one.

With sounds and textures this bean bag toy will be a hit.

A bean bag for crashers. With sounds and textures they will love this to calm them after school. Try this one

Or, for larger chairs…Child’s Large Bean Bag Chairs - Bean Bag Chair (Blue) 30 in diameter

or PB Kids Animal Chair.

For AJ stacking is a calming activity…Oompa has incredible stacking games like this one Tottering Towers or check into Marble Runs”>Marble Runs for visual as well as fine motor work.

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2 Responses to “Calming Toys”

  1. Discussing Autism » Blog Archive » Solving Behavior Issues Says:

    [...] have written before about calming activities and toys but nothing is better right now than keeping AJ active with a game or activity. He loves to play [...]

  2. gigi @ tot toys Says:

    My sister works with children and I believe that some of them have Autism. I think that she would be interested in learning about you calming toys.

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