Top 6 sensory toy categories on Amazon for children with special needs for the holidays

1. Light-up toys: These toys emit light and can be visually stimulating for children who are seeking sensory input. Examples include light-up balls, light-up toys that make noise, and light-up bouncy balls.

2. Textured toys: These toys have different textures and may be helpful for children who are seeking sensory input through touch. Examples include textured balls, textured play mats, and textured toy animals.

3. Noise-making toys: These toys make noise when activated and may be helpful for children who are seeking sensory input through sound. Examples include musical toys, toys that make animal noises, and toys that make other sounds.

4. Vibrating toys: These toys vibrate when activated and may be helpful for children who are seeking sensory input through touch. Examples include vibrating balls, vibrating stuffed animals, and vibrating toys that make noise.

5. Aromatherapy toys: These toys emit a pleasant aroma when activated and may be helpful for children who are seeking sensory input through smell. Examples include aromatherapy stuffed animals and aromatherapy toys that make noise or have other features... did you know our Benji the Bear reversible plushie has a perfect chocolate scent for ultimate sensory stimulation? 

6. Weighted toys: These toys have added weight and may provide a sense of pressure or comfort to children who are seeking sensory input through touch. Examples include weighted blankets, weighted stuffed animals, and weighted lap pads.

It's important to remember that every child is unique and may have different needs and preferences when it comes to sensory input. It may be helpful to try out a variety of different sensory toys to see which ones the child responds to the most positively. It's also important to monitor the child's use of the toy and make sure that it is being used safely.