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Water Play/ Aquatics
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This provides a safa space for babies to build hand-eye coordination while also improving sensory exploration.
This provides a safe space for babies and toddlers to splash, scoop, and pour water which builds hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Soft toys like squishy animals that squirt water are excellent for helping toddlers develop hand strength and control.
These buckets can be filled with water and stacked or used to scoop water, helping to develop hand-eye coordination and basic problem-solving skills.
Small water squirt guns promote fine motor control and hand-eye coordination as children aim, squeeze, and spray water.
These help young children develop body coordination as they learn to balance and float in the water. Kickboards provide upper body support as a child learns to coordinate kicking developing core and lower body strength.
Sets of objects that can be tested for sinking or floating provide a hands-on, sensory learning experience. These promote thinking, experimentation, and the fine motor skills involved in placing objects in the water.
Affordable, lightweight, and endlessly adaptable, pool noodles are a must-have for the pool. They are great for improving balance, core stability, and flexibility through fun exercises. Our therapy team uses them for gentle resistance or as props for posture training.
Swim vests are an excellent resource for helping children feel secure in the water, reducing fear and fostering a positive association with early swimming skills. They provide buoyancy support, to help a parent assist their child in learning to use their arms and legs to move through the water.
The soft, neoprene strap eliminates the pinching and pulling of traditional goggle straps, making them perfect for children with sensory sensitivities. The unique design ensures the goggles stay in place during swimming, promoting confidence with introduction of underwater skills.
Perfect for kids who are learning to swim or hesitant about getting their face wet, this mask features a soft silicone nose cover that creates a watertight seal for comfort and confidence. Its design helps children practice swimming or diving while naturally encouraging nose-breathing control underwater.
Therapists recommend a swim collar as a supportive tool for children or individuals with limited head and neck control, promoting safe and comfortable water-based activities. It provides buoyancy and stability, allowing for therapeutic movement, relaxation, and improved confidence in aquatic environments.
