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(Learning to look, listen and feel; unable to sit)
This section is devoted to providing examples of toys which are appropriate for visually impaired children.
Most of the toys listed in this section have direct links to online suppliers. You can either click on the hyperlink (underlined in blue) or click on the picture of the toy to get to the website from which you can order the toy. For those linked to Amazon or Genius Baby, if you click through ROPARD's site, we will receive a small percentage of the selling price from those retailers. There is no additional charge to you, but the proceeds will help fund ROPARD's work.
PLAY TIP: Some wonderful early manipulatives can be found in pet stores in the dog toy department. These toys tend to have highly textured vinyl or rubber surfaces, which can be easily cleaned when mouthed. They also tend to have squeakers which give them an added auditory factor.
This symbol indicates that the toy was recommended by a parent.
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Black White and Red Playmat by Genius Baby Help create an environment where anytime baby moves his hands or feet touch something in his environment. If you can still find the high contrast, black/white/red version it would be the most visually stimulating for your young baby, but these playmats are a great way for baby to learn to explore. |
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Musical Take Along Arch
by Tiny Love HINT: Remove the toys from their original positions and using rings, lower them or add toys with additional textures, so that baby will find them at hand level more easily. Adjust rings as baby's reach increases.
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Stim Gym Play Mat by Sassy The high contrast, bright primary colors make this mat more visually stimulating than others made in pastel colors
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| Colorful Links Use to extend the length of toys and to add your own toys with other textures to their products. |
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This light up nose will help baby focus on mom or dad's face |
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Foot Finders A great way to get baby to use both hands and feet while providing visual stimulation |
| Lamaze Soft Sorter
by Learning Curve |
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Lamaze Peek A Boo Baby Toy by Tomy |
| Whoozit Activity Spiral
by Manhattan Toy Company |
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Car Seat Gallery
by Wimmer-Ferguson |
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by Brio |
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Aquarium Along Swing
by Fisher Price |
| 2 in 1 Ball by Brio Small ball can be removed from larger ball. Each ball has its own unique sound. |
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Tiny Love First Book
Double Sided book provides early visual stimulation with the black, white and red pictures and then later vision stimulation with colored pictures.
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Visually stimulating mobile with reversible black and white cards.
PLAY TIP: There are any number of other visually stimulating mobiles (some with music boxes attached) but make sure that the objects face down to baby not just outward to adult looking in to crib.
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Sassy Mirror
An unbreakable mirror is a true asset to have for visual stimulation. Having this easel design also is an asset to adults playing with baby on the floor! |
| Mylar Pom Pom
This simple toy provides, tactual, auditory and visual stimulation. |
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Skwish
This easy to grasp toy helps develop motor skills while stimulating vision. You may also be able to find this in black, white and red. |
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Garden Bug Wrist Rattle/Foot Finder Set A fun way for baby to explore hands and feet
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Baby's First Blocks
Each of the 16 blocks has a unique texture and sounds |
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Wiggles by First Years When you pull Wiggles tail it wiggles forward. Hold it and it crinkles and vibrates. |
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Provides vestibular movement both front to back or side to side with the added bonus of a mobile. |
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Play and Sound Mat This play mat has the added features of having a non-breakable mirror and a music chip incorporated into it. |
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Taggies Soft Blocks
Stackable, but can also be attached to a stroller, car seat or high chair. |
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Little One's Light by Sassy Baby can push the button on this baby-sized flashlight to create a soft light. Turning the collar makes a fun clicking sound while shaking it causes the bright beads to rattle. Playful ribbons help develop finger muscles and coordination. |
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Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym
Has different levels so that you can adjust to fit child's developmental level.
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iQube Stimulation Cube An easy to assemble cardboard cube for vision stimulation |
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Wingbo Wingbo is a great way to help baby enjoy tummy time and elevate head.
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