Pax the Penguin
This microwaveable, 2.5-pound weighted plush wraps around the shoulders for a warm, comforting hug. Soft sensory wings add to the coziness and sense of calm.
$45, ages 2+, hugimalsworld.com
moonbuddy
A screen-free breathing companion that gently expands and contracts to guide kids through slow, calming breathing at bedtime. No app or Bluetooth required.
$99, ages 6+, moonbird.life
Sideways Rocker
This patented sensory chair provides gentle side-to-side rocking in a cozy, contained seat designed to support movement and self-regulation. $149.99, ages 3-12, ted-kangaroo.com
Steady Sloth Bubble Plush Yoga Ball Buddy
Stretch, balance and bend with a cuddly sloth and 10 double-sided pose cards that turn yoga into playful movement.
$29.99, ages 3+, hand2mind.com
iClever QuietShield Q950 Kids Headphone
Designed for quieter, more comfortable listening. Features noise cancellation, safe volume limits and soft ear cushions — great for travel, school or home.
$69.99, ages 3-12, iclever.com
Jelly Blox Squish Train
This 35-piece set is packed with fun sensory fills like foam balls, carrots, apples, stars and sand. With soft, squishy pieces that squeeze, stretch and connect.
$39.99, ages 2+, various retailers
El Elefante Quiere
A bilingual plush that introduces everyday Spanish and English verbs through songs and play, with textured flaps for sensory discovery.
$54.99, ages birth+, birdsongtoys.com
Sherry “Swirls & Slime,” Bella “Shine & Slime” and Kayla “Arts & Slime”
Our Generation dolls meet sensory play with themed slime activities inspired by ice cream, spa days, and arts and crafts.
$39.99/each, ages 5+, various retailers
GUND Plumpkins
Ultra-soft, velvety and wonderfully squishy, these chunky animal plushies are made for cuddling, collecting and gifting.
$25, various retailers
JOVA Klever Kits Slime Sensory Bin (Ocean World)
Four slime textures, sea creatures, shells and glow-in-the-dark ice cubes let kids create their own squishy underwater world. Everything in one box.
$23.44, ages 3-8, various retailers
MarbleTracers Lowercase Letters
Roll marbles along molded letter paths to practice lowercase letter shapes and formation while strengthening fine motor skills.
$29.99, ages 3+, hand2mind.com
Barnyard Busy Board
Sensory bubbles, peek-a-boo surprises, beads, barn doors and clicking wheels keep little hands exploring while building fine motor skills.
$17.97, ages 12 months+, various retailers
Gentle Bear
Soft felt accents and playful die-cuts invite little hands to touch and explore while learning about colors. Designed to touch, feel and discover.
$9.99, ages 3+, sourcebooks.com
Hape Music Turtle
Featuring a rotating shell and soft legs, it plays sweet and soothing music.
$27.99, ages birth-24 months, various retailers
Roll With It
Each roll of the dice set provides coping strategies based on specific emotions: anger, anxiety, sadness and boredom. The game includes feeling identification cards, a mindful mat, write & draw board, stress ball, boredom busters cards and a comprehensive parent guide.
$29.99, ages 5-12 years, thinkpsych.com
Strawberry Shortcake Slime Charmers
Whip up a world of magic with this soft, buttery, pink slime filled with character-themed charms and shiny bingsu beads for extra sparkle and crunch. Stretch, squish and mix your way into sweet fun.
$12, ages 3+, crazyaarons.com
Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company Puff Nuggets
A collection of extra-fluffy, nugget-shaped plush pals that look like they just rolled out of a cloud. Each one is a squat, huggable blob of long, shaggy fur with big, shiny eyes.
$9.97, ages 3+, various retailers
Clickeez Series 2 5-Pack
Collect 30+ new favorites across two adorable themes, Ocean Pearls and Juice Bar. These single keyboard keys click and clack and connect.
$9.99, ages 6+, various retailers
Gem Surprise Treasure Chest
Unlock a treasure trove of skills with counting colorful gems and surprise shape coins.
$27.99, ages 2+, learningresources.com
The Comfort Cub
A weighted therapeutic teddy bear. Its gentle weight is designed to deliver deep touch pressure to provide a sense of comfort, connection and calm when hearts need it most.
$59, ages 3+, thecomfortcub.org
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