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Santa's elves have been filling the halls of Child and Family Development!  They are very curious about gifts that will stimulate the sensory systems of the good little girls and boys on his list.  If you are shopping for a little one with a sensory processing disorder or one who is just seeking sensory experiences at home, look no further!  I have I found many great and affordable products online that will provide fun sensory experiences. 

For proprioceptive input, which helps your child understand the position, force, direction, and movement of his or her own body parts...

Bean bag chair - great to pull around the house for "heavy work" that will provide proprioceptive input through the arms and core.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11254400

Rope ladder
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40054072

Tunnel for crawling
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80078877

Wagon - more "heavy work" fun
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=kids%20wagon&tag=computerrep01-20&index=toys-and-games&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

For vestibular input, which helps your child understand his or her position in space by providing stimulation to the structures of the inner ear (Plus, it's lots of fun!)...

Castle Bouncer
http://www.walmart.com/Castle-Bouncer-Inflatable/ip/10967575

Ekorre relaxing seat
available in the children's section of your local Ikea store

Spring Horse
http://www.etoys.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2738040

Hippity-Hop ball
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=hopping%20ball&tag=computerrep01-20&index=toys-and-games&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

For quiet places to take a break from the overly stimulating world...

Hideaway Swivel Chair
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40100253

Bed canopy
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20116207

For tactile input to practice discriminatory touch, provide input for children to are hyposensitive, and train reactions of those who are hypersensitive...

Wikki Stix
http://www.officeplayground.com/Wikki-Stix-Rainbow-Pack-P855.aspx
great to assist with learning shapes, numbers, or letters!

Sand and Water activity table
http://www.walmart.com/Naturally-Playful-Sand-Water-Table/ip/10983986

Bathtub traffic fun - for a distraction in the tub
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2401623

Fidget toys to keep those hands busy...

Blob ball - my favorite fidget toy :)
http://www.ourcreativemindsinc.com/product.sc?productId=151&categoryId=6

Play Dough fun factory
http://www.etoys.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2731980

To ease with transitions...

Sensory Stories - To prepare your child from everything from school assemblies to ear cleaning
http://www.therapro.com/AdvancedSearch.aspx?k=sensory%20stories

If you have questions or are seeking more input for your chiuld's specific needs, ask your Child and Family Development Occupational Therapist. 

Happy Shopping!!

Please note: Many of the items listed are available on more than one website, so feel free to shop around for the best deal, Santa.  I know your budget may be tighter this year!