Toys That Develop Calming Techniques
Our Top 5 Picks
Aurora Projector: Explore Nature's Wonders
Aurora Northern and Southern Lights Projector brings the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights right into your home! As parents and educators, we love how this fun gadget sparks curiosity about natural phenomena, encouraging children to explore science in an engaging way. The mesmerizing array of multi-colored lights and patterns not only sets a calming atmosphere but also fosters imagination and creativity. 4+ years
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Aurora Projector: Explore Nature's Wonders creates a mesmerizing array of lights that transforms any space into a calming atmosphere, sparking curiosity about our planet's natural beauty.
Soothe & Glow Seahorse Delight
The Fisher-Price Musical Baby Toy, Soothe & Glow Seahorse, is a delightful companion for newborns, designed to nurture their early sensory development. This adorable seahorse enhances auditory skills and promotes calming moments with a selection of lullabies and soothing ocean sounds, making it a perfect choice for creating a peaceful bedtime routine. With its gentle glow and interactive features, it encourages sensory exploration and emotional bonding between parents and their little ones. Newborn and up
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Soothe & Glow Seahorse Delight features soothing ocean sounds that turn bedtime into a calming adventure, helping little ones drift off peacefully while strengthening your bond.
Soothing Lullabies Elephant for Baby
The VTech Baby Glowing Lullabies Elephant is a delightful companion for your little one, perfect for creating a calming bedtime routine. This cuddly pink elephant not only glows softly but also plays soothing sounds, lullabies, and even loving phrases to help your baby relax and drift off to dreamland. With 30 familiar melodies designed to calm fussy babies, it's an excellent choice for nurturing auditory development and providing a peaceful environment. Birth and up
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Soothing Lullabies Elephant for Baby glows softly while playing 30 soothing melodies, making it a comforting bedtime buddy that helps little ones unwind and drift off peacefully.
Toothless Sleeptime Lite: Your Nighttime Companion
Pillow Pets NBC Universal How to Train Your Dragon Toothless Sleeptime Lite is the ideal blend of fun and functionality for our little ones! This charming plush companion not only snuggles up to your child during the day but also transforms bedtime into a magical experience by projecting colorful stars onto the ceiling. With its comforting glow and three light modes that gently fade, children can develop a calming bedtime routine, easing their fears of the dark. 3+ years
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Toothless Sleeptime Lite, with its soothing glow and star projections, turns bedtime fears into a cozy adventure, making the transition to sleep feel magical and secure.
Musical Dino Plush: Cuddle & Explore
KIDS PREFERRED Carter’s Waggy Musical Dino Stuffed Animal Plush Toy is the perfect companion for your little ones! This adorable dinosaur not only plays the soothing melody of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,' but also offers a delightful visual experience by turning its head. We love how this plush friend encourages imaginative play and helps develop social-emotional skills as children cuddle and share their thoughts. 0-5 years
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Musical Dino Plush plays 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' while turning its head, inviting snuggles and thoughtful conversations that help little ones express their feelings and imaginations.
Light-Up Love with the Narwhal Buddy
LITTLE LOVE by NoJo Pink Narwhal Lighted Metallic Horn Plush Stuffed Animal is the perfect companion for your little dreamer. Not only does its soft fabric provide comfort, but the enchanting lighted horn creates a calming atmosphere that fosters a sense of security during bedtime routines. This delightful plush encourages imaginative storytelling and emotional development, making it an ideal addition to any child's nighttime environment. Infants to Preschool
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Light-Up Love with the Narwhal Buddy's enchanting lighted horn creates a soothing atmosphere, making nighttime feel less daunting and more like a cozy adventure.
Explore with Ocean Adventure Sensory Squish Bag
Creativity for Kids Sensory Squish Bag: Ocean Adventure is the perfect way for our little ones to dive into hands-on learning! This engaging sensory kit not only provides a calming experience for toddlers but also promotes fine motor skills and sensory exploration. Watching our kids interact with the tactile elements, sort colors, and improve their hand-eye coordination is so rewarding. 3-5 years
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Explore with Ocean Adventure Sensory Squish Bag offers tactile elements that engage young hands and minds, turning calm-down time into a colorful exploration of creativity.
Creative Fun with Colorations Dough Pack
Colorations 78 Wheat & Gluten Free Dough Variety Pack is an absolute gem for nurturing creativity and developmental skills in young children! With 78 colorful tubs to explore, kids can dive into a world of 3-D dough art, enhancing their fine motor skills while they mold, squish, and play. This non-toxic, gluten-free dough is perfect for both sensory play and calm-down activities, making it a fantastic choice for classrooms and home. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with Colorations Dough Pack includes 78 colorful tubs, turning artistic exploration into a hands-on experience that enhances fine motor skills while keeping mess at bay.
Sensory Fun with Maui the Pineapple!
The Original Squishmallows Maui The Pineapple Premium Cloud Slime invites kids to indulge in a delightful sensory experience perfect for ages 8-12. Beyond just playful fun, this pre-made slime enhances fine motor skills, encourages creativity through mixing and exploring textures, and provides calming sensory stimulation. Parents and educators will appreciate the hassle-free, reusable design that makes learning through play easy and mess-free! 8-12 years
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Sensory Fun with Maui the Pineapple features delightful cloud slime that turns messy play into a calming, creative experience, all while keeping cleanup a breeze!
Lotsa Pops Popping Toy Rings
The Fun Express Lotsa Pops Popping Toy Fidget Rings are a colorful and engaging sensory experience for kids! Perfect for developing fine motor skills, enhancing focus, and calming nerves, these fidget rings are not only a delightful prize at parties but also a fantastic tool for therapists. Parents and educators will find these toys invaluable in both playful and therapeutic settings, making learning and relaxation a fun-filled adventure. 3+ years
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Lotsa Pops Popping Toy Rings feature colorful buttons that pop delightfully with each press, turning stress relief into a playful adventure while reinforcing valuable fine motor skills.
Chill with Comet the Sloth
Teeturtle Comet The Sloth 5" Cloudheads Plushie is the ultimate cuddle buddy for kids navigating emotions. Designed with calming weighted features, this plushie helps promote emotional regulation and sensory exploration, making it perfect for children seeking comfort during overwhelming moments. Its unique squishy texture not only encourages sensory play but also fosters fine motor skills as children squeeze and cuddle their new friend. 2-6 years
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Chill with Comet the Sloth features calming weighted aspects to help kids navigate big emotions, making it the ultimate snuggle buddy and emotional support friend.