Toys for Visually Impaired Children CREEPER CRAWLER

(Able to sit but not stand; gets into 4 point; reaches and grasps)

This section is devoted to providing examples of toys which are appropriate for visually impaired children. 

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.

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	A great toy for vestibular stimulation.  Includes solid wood handgrips, footrests, and soft velour padding. Antenna makes a squeaky sound and plays a cheerful melody when child presses a button.
	Shop and Play A great way to keep baby entertained and free from germs while at the supermarket.
	Gramophone by Tolo Early manipulative skills toys
	Sunshine Symphony by Neurosmith A motion activated toy that plays several different classical composers
	Car Seat Dashboard                                                                                        by Fisher Price Now you can entertain baby in the back seat of the car with your remote control on your visor, or baby can simply press on the steering wheel and create his own symphony.
	Bumpy Balls Textured balls that are easy to grasp. TIP:  Look for interesting textured balls and toys in pet supply stores.
	Magical Activity Walker by Today's Kids A sturdy walker with lots of fun things to play with.
	Rain Forest Tube Baby learns to turn this tube upside down to make the multi-colored beads cascade and to hear the sound they make as they move through the tube.
	Soft Foam Blocks These large soft blocks will invite movement and provide a place to play peek-a-boo and are reasonably priced.
	Frog in the Box A softer, friendlier version of Jack in the Box.  Provides exploration of sights and sounds when lid is lifted.
	Soft Building Blocks and Balls A wonderful first set of building blocks with bright geometric washable patterns.
	Textured Snap Beads Wonderful first manipulatives.
	Perkins Panda Early Literacy Kit Included in the kit are three packets, each with an interrelated storybook, activity guide and cassette. In addition, there is a guide to additional resources, a story box and a Gund stuffed panda with a backpack that can hold a tape player. The storybooks all have uncontracted (beginning stage) braille, large print and high-contrast illustrations.
	Crayola Color Wonder set provides the perfect opportunity for early art exploration, without getting crayons or markers on your walls and furniture.
	A great oral motor toy with low intensity vibration. Safe for teething babies.
	A stacking ring set which also lights up and plays music
	A first remote control vehicle.  Bright yellow, slow moving, a good tracking to and motivator for reaching and crawling.

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