Tactile Ball – Puffer Ball
$9.90
Resilient and super soft, this puffer ball features easy-to-grasp strands with a soothing, squishy texture that makes it suitable for sensory activity and stress-relieving tactile stimulation. Latex free and washable in warm soapy water, it is supplied in assorted colours at approximately 11cm diameter.
A tactile ball for seniors and adults in care settings, this puffer ball offers a squishy, strand-covered texture that encourages hand movement and sensory engagement. The soft, resilient construction helps grip, squeeze, and manipulate, even for those with limited hand strength.
How it can be used
Pass the ball between participants during group sessions to prompt hand and arm movement, or use it one-to-one as a calming tactile object during quieter moments. The strands give it a distinctive feel that holds attention without requiring instruction.
Key product details:
- Soft puffer strands provide a soothing, squishy texture
- Easy to grip for those with reduced hand strength
- Latex free and safe for regular handling
- Washable in warm soapy water — no chemicals required
- Supplied in assorted colours; specific colour requests cannot be accommodated
- Approximately 11cm diameter
- Passing game: Seat participants in a circle and pass the ball around to music, stopping when the music pauses — encourages hand-eye coordination and group interaction.
- Squeeze and release: Use the ball in one-to-one sessions as a simple hand-strengthening activity, prompting the person to squeeze and release at a comfortable pace.
- Sensory exploration: Introduce the ball as a tactile focus object during calm or wind-down periods, encouraging the person to run their fingers through the strands.
- Colour sorting game: When multiple balls are available, use the assorted colours as a basis for simple sorting or colour-matching activities.
- Toss and catch: Use the soft, lightweight ball for gentle throwing and catching between a carer and participant, supporting upper-body movement in a low-impact way.
- Type: Physical sensory ball
- Diameter: Approximately 11cm
- Material: Soft puffer strands; latex free
- Cleaning: Washable in warm soapy water — no chemicals
- Colours: Assorted; specific colour requests cannot be fulfilled
