Puffer Tactile Ball – Sensory Toy for Aged Care
$9.90
A soft, squeezable sensory toy that works well in sensory games and one-to-one engagement sessions, this puffer ball has easy-to-grasp strands and a squishy texture that encourages tactile interaction. Latex free, washable, and supplied in assorted colours. Approximately 11cm diameter.
This sensory toy is a tactile activity ball for aged care engagement sessions
Soft, squishy, and easy to hold, this puffer ball works well in sensory games and hands-on activity sessions with seniors. The stretchy strands give it an unusual texture that naturally encourages squeezing, pulling, and passing, making it useful for one-to-one engagement or small group activities. It’s also a practical option for ball games adapted for seated participants.
What to know
- Super soft with easy-to-grasp strands
- Squishy texture supports tactile stimulation
- Approximately 11cm diameter
- Latex free
- Washable in warm soapy water without chemicals
- Supplied in assorted colours, specific colour requests cannot be accommodated
- Passing circle: Seat participants in a circle and pass the ball around, encouraging each person to squeeze or stretch the strands before passing it on.
- One-to-one tactile exploration: Offer the ball during individual engagement time and prompt the person to describe how it feels, soft, bumpy, stretchy.
- Gentle toss and catch: Use the ball for simple toss-and-catch between two people, keeping movement slow and manageable for seated participants.
- Sensory basket item: Include the ball in a sensory basket or tray alongside other textured objects for self-directed exploration.
- Diameter: Approximately 11cm
- Material: Soft latex-free rubber with stretchy strands
- Colours: Assorted, specific colour requests cannot be fulfilled; varied colours supplied where possible for multi-unit orders
- Cleaning: Washable in warm soapy water; no chemical cleaners
