(Special)Kids Tested Mom (and Dad) Approved Gift Ideas
Beyond Play: offers you the most extensive selection of products for young children of all abilities - from infants and toddlers to children in the early elementary grades. We carry a wide selection of fun and educational products in all areas of child development, as well as specialized products for early intervention and special needs. Our catalog and web site are for professionals of all disciplines, as well as for parents and caregivers.
Fat Brain Toys: Toys for special needs kids. Even offers catagories for some specific diagnosis.
Differently Abled Toys Toys R Us Catalog: groups toys under different senses or motor skills. Not very well thought out for kids with more serious physical disabilities though.
Fat Brain Toys: Toys for special needs kids. Even offers catagories for some specific diagnosis.
Differently Abled Toys Toys R Us Catalog: groups toys under different senses or motor skills. Not very well thought out for kids with more serious physical disabilities though.
Olfactory
Strawberry Shortcake Dolls. Good for visually impaired girls-focus on sense of
smell-olfactory sense especially those kiddos who have vision impairment.
smell-olfactory sense especially those kiddos who have vision impairment.
Vision. Tracking. Possible fine motor
If child can't draw then parent can draw pictures. It lights up and there are two levels to draw on. You can also turn on the movement button and the images slowly rotate.
Stacking, Gross motor
great for rolling around on and stacking.
Educational
Great gift for those kiddos that have ipod touches or ipads
Gross Motor
Gold winner of Right Start Best Toy award and Silver winner of Bizzie Baby
award, the Smart Trike Plus is a unique 3 in 1 concept designed for quality and
functionality for a baby 10 months and up to 36 months. The Smart Trike Plus -
Green, Orange, Blue and Yellow converts easily from a safe and comfortable baby
tricycle to an independent tricycle. The Smart Trike Plus includes a 3-point
shoulder harness and hand rest protector bar for safety, a long back support
and a protective sun canopy for child comfort and a foldable, retractable
footrest for early age convenience. The easy-grip parent handle is telescopic
and steerable - remove it when the child rides independently. Smart Trike Plus
guarantees a fun and safe ride
award, the Smart Trike Plus is a unique 3 in 1 concept designed for quality and
functionality for a baby 10 months and up to 36 months. The Smart Trike Plus -
Green, Orange, Blue and Yellow converts easily from a safe and comfortable baby
tricycle to an independent tricycle. The Smart Trike Plus includes a 3-point
shoulder harness and hand rest protector bar for safety, a long back support
and a protective sun canopy for child comfort and a foldable, retractable
footrest for early age convenience. The easy-grip parent handle is telescopic
and steerable - remove it when the child rides independently. Smart Trike Plus
guarantees a fun and safe ride
Seating
It says it conforms to your body. My only concern would be proper neck position so your not bent. proper curve of the neck is to curve back some. Looks great for optional seating and bean bag consistancy would help alleviate pressure points.
Auditory,
The animals on the Spin & Sing Alphabet
Zoo go 'round and 'round, so baby can learn their names and hear their sounds!
It invites baby to "see the letters A to Z and say their names along with me"!
Zoo go 'round and 'round, so baby can learn their names and hear their sounds!
It invites baby to "see the letters A to Z and say their names along with me"!
Touch and Feel, Matching, Reading
Puzzle, Matching, Fine Motor
Tumzee - making tummy time fun
Experts recommend about 30 minutes of tummy time each day for infants. Tummy time encourages fine and gross motor skills. Tummy time encourages babies to push up on their hands and arms which helps to develop strong shoulders, arms and hand muscles required for grasping and reaching
Learning Express Toys
From the very beginning, creative thinking and entrepreneurship were at the heart of the Learning Express concept. After the birth of her second child, Sharon DiMinico discovered an untapped niche in her community. Drawing from her prior experience in retail and her instincts as a parent, she developed a business plan for a specialty toy store. She saw the need for a store that would offer high quality toys, books, and games for children all the way through their pre-teen years, and she delivered.
Lakeshore Learning
Offering high quality educational toys.