The Association for Retinopathy of 
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 August 27, 2008 

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Toys for Visual 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. 

HEADS-UP   (Learning to look, listen and feel; unable to sit)

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

CAREFUL EXPLORER   (Cruising, walking; using two hands at midline)

INDEPENDENT EXPLORER   Runs, jumps, draws, feeds self.

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.

Snail Rocker

from Back to Basics Toys A well padded place for baby to get the vestibular stimulation he wants and needs.

   

Shop and Play

from Back to Basics
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

from Lakeshore
www.lakeshorelearning.com

Textured balls that are easy to grasp.

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.

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.

Story Time Surprise Box

All the characters in the Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See book.  A great book to read to baby, with the additional advantage of having a plush toy to go with each character in the book. 

NOTE:  Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See is available in print and braille from Seedlings Braille Books for Children.

Story Time Surprise Box

All the food items found in The Hungry Caterpillar book.  Another wonderful book to read to baby.

NOTE:  The Hungry Caterpillar is available in print and braille from Seedlings Braille Books for Children.

Perkins Panda

A Set of three interrelated storybooks in print and braille, activity guides and cassettes. 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.

JumboBeads are a visually enticing and tactually interesting toy to begin threading activities.
Crayola Color Wonder set provides the perfect opportunity for early art exploration, without getting crayons or markers on your walls and furniture. 
A really interesting manipulative toy, with the added benefit of providing tactile experiences with metal and wood.
A great oral motor toy with low intensity vibration. Safe for teething babies.
A stacking ring set which also lights up and plays music
   
   

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