Ballino

Colorful discs of brightly painted maple wood make this 2 3/4" ball shaped rattle easy to grasp. Manipulating the ball between both hands produces soft clicking sound. This is an ideal toy for encouraging a child to use both hands.

US$16

Ramba Zamba

This 4" long rattle clicks and clacks as its colorful wooden discs move on a metal rod. The arc shape of this rattle is perfect for little hands to grasp.

US$16

Heirloom Baby Rattle

An alternative to lighter weight plastic rattles in touch, sight, sound, and movement. These 6" rattles combine nontoxic bright and natural wood finishes. Available in two styles. The designs of these rattles encourage the child to switch the rattle from hand to hand. Totally blind children particularly appreciate the different sound quality.

US$10.50

Solid Drum

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Tympanic drum with drumstick develops spatial perception, eye/hand coordination, and motor skills while allowing children to explore sound and rhythm. Rubber head on the drumstick softens the sound. Children can also drum with their fingers and hands. Made of wood, this solid drum stands up to the rigors of play.

US$23

Rainbow Waterfall Tube

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Turn this 12 1/4" smooth transparent tube over and watch the colorful beads and metal balls cascade through clear balconies, creating mesmerizing audio and visual experience. Mix of plastic beads and metal balls create different sounds than plastic or metal beads alone.

US$10

Jingle Band

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Large bells are attached securely to a brightly colored web band with Velcro closure. Assorted bright colors. Pleasant jingle. Attaches easily to crib, high chair, car seat or to another toy. Excellent for attaching just above tip of a cane for beginning cane users.

US$6-$28.80

Sound Puzzle Box

Each shape--circle, square, triangle--makes a sound as it slides down s clear tube. A shape inserted upside down slides silently down the tube, only to sound off when the child turns the sorter upside down to dump out the shapes and sort again. Favorite shape sorter of blind and visually impaired children.

US$18

Mini Maracas

From Latin Percussion comes mini plastic shakers with the big sound of genuine maracas. Perfect size for small hands. Nicely weighted. Available in assorted bright colors.

US$7.50 pair

Egg Shaker

Music is fun and so are these colorful egg shakers that create a rhythmic sound when shaken. Made of the most durable plastic, they require no batteries or training. Colors vary.

US$3 each

Thunder Tube

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Create the sound of rolling thunder and other wild wacky sound effects with these colorful tubes. No batteries required. It's all in the wrist. Length: 7" plus spring. This is a must have for the visually impaired and everyone else who enjoys experimenting with sound.

US$12.00

Translucent Magic Mic

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
This 9 1/2" echo microphone magnifies the sound of your voice--no batteries required. Speech and language therapists use Magic Mic as a tool for enticing children who are reluctant to talk to do so...play with a purpose.

US$4

Classic Accordion

Classic Accordion features wide, pliable handles for secure hand placement. Turn the end and the notes change, inviting experimenting with sound and widening the range of auditory response. Pulling apart and pushing together the ends of this colorful accordion develop motor skills and awareness of the relationship between space and sound. Because playing an accordion requires both hands working together, accordions are an ideal toys for encouraging two handed play, the kind some children wish to avoid altogether. Finding an appealing toy without a "work around" is quite a challenge. Classic Accordion is the solution.

US$30

Concertina

Child discovers relationship between space and sound and develops motor skills as she pulls apart and pushes together the ends of this sturdy concertina. Great for bringing two hands together. Blind and low vision kids love this accordion.

US$23

Paper Accordion
(with supervision)

Small and lightweight. Easy to grasp, pull out and squeeze together to produce sound. Great for bringing two hands together and easier to operate than other accordions.

US$2

RainboShaker

Create a rainbow with multi-colored translucent beads cascading through solid bright balconies inside a faceted transparent plastic cylinder. Length: 4". Safety tested for children six months & up.

US$7

RainboMaker

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. (applies to Rainbomaker 16" only)
Create the sound of rain without getting wet! Shake, turn and twist this tube and watch the colorful beads cascade down making a gentle falling rain sound. The multi-colored beads create a prism of color as they tumble down the tube. Available in two lengths: 8" and 16".
The 16" original RainboMaker produces the best sound as the beads cascade farther, but the RainboShaker and 8" RainboMaker are safer for children apt to "bonk" themselves.

US$12-$23

Mouse Castanet

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Use hands and fingers to create rhythm and develop motor skills with these wooden castanets in assorted primary colors. Soft clacking sound. Available individually, in sets of three (one each red, yellow, and blue) and in boxes of six (two each color).

US$4 each
US$19.60 set of 6

Wiggly Giggler Rattle

Bright, easy-to-grip, lightweight and durable 3 1/4" rattles that shake, stack and roll. Highly responsive: a sliding reed inside the tube creates sound while specially designed weights increase responsiveness. PVC free. Promotes gross motor development and provides multiple feedback - touch, sound, balance, weight. The ideal rattle for blind and visually impaired children.

US$4 each
US$21.60 set of six

Popping Toy

Children delight in watching and hearing colorful beads pop around inside the see-through shells of these irresistible 4" long turtles and ladybugs. Friction powered, requires no batteries. Available individually or by the pair, one of each style. Auditory response makes this cause and effect toy ideal for blind and visually impaired children.

US$7.50 - $14

Translucent Groan Tube
with supervision

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Lightweight translucent plastic tube that "groans" when turned on end or shaken. Neon colors, 16" long. Auditory response encourages child to turn tube to make enclosed noise maker slide and "groan." This encourages grasp and wrist motion.

US$5 set of 3

Bug Clickers

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Easy to grasp and hold, these lithographed 1 3/4" x 1" metal clickers encourage children to bring thumb and index finger together to press the metal strip underneath to create a loud click. Makes a good sound source for orientation and mobility. Some blind adults have commented that this makes a terrific attention-getter if someone is lost or needs assistance. Assorted bugs.

US$6 set of 12

Birthday Party Puzzle

Birthday cake with candles, strawberry and jellybean toppings, and knife for "cutting;" 34 piece puzzle stores in a 13 1/2" x 10" X 2" wooden box. Velcro connectors between slices add sound to "cutting the cake," making this puzzle particularly appealing to children with visual impairments.

US$20

Wiggly Giggly Ball

It wiggles. It giggles. It is indeed Wiggly Giggly. Provides great gross motor skill building for crawlers and walkers and hilarious play for bigger kids. The ball responds to being pushed or rolled by wiggling and giggling as though it has a life of its own. Special mechanical sound tubes make for infectious laughter and fun. No batteries required. Assorted bright colors. Available in two sizes: 7" Large and 4 1/2" Mini.

US$10 - $16

Activity Ball

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Twenty inch diameter transparent heavy vinyl ball with 12 rainbow colored balls inside. Movement of bright colored balls inside clear ball can be particularly appealing to low vision children.

US$45

Jinglin' Ball

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Twenty-two inch diameter transparent heavy vinyl ball with four jumbo jingle bells bouncing around inside. Sound of jingle bells bouncing and jingling inside Jinglin' Ball makes this an ideal ball for children with visual impairments

US$45

Lollipop Drum

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
A contemporary adaptation of an ancient idea found in Africa and Japan, an easy-to-hold "drum on a stick". Available in three sizes: drum heads measure 10", 8", and 6" diameter. Tone is mellow, reminiscent of a tom-tom. The larger the drum head, the deeper the tone. Many early intervention specialists have found these drums useful for developing eye/hand coordination. Even children unable to manage both holding and striking the drum can strike the drum being held by an adult.

US$19 - $25 each
US$58.50 set of three (one of each size)

Wave Drum

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
The dance of brightly colored beads inside this 8" transparent drum is the magic ingredient that brings life to the Wave Drum, creating a range of sounds from the whisper of a rippling tide to the crashing of waves on rocks. Mallet included for producing tom-tom beats. Wave drum offers endless opportunities for children to experiment with sound and discover that different hand movements create different sounds.

US$22

Zenergy Chime

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Tap gently with lightweight mallet and this chime emits a powerful tone of singular beauty that lasts and lasts. Cherry-finish hardwood base, silver aluminum rod, and mallet. Measures 7 1/2". Requires more eye/hand coordination than Lollipop Drum and offers a melodious alternative sound. Many teachers have found that the Zenergy Chime provides a gentle way to get attention or to signal a transition.

US$12

Zenergy Chime Trio

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Trio adds the beauty of two additional tones to the Zenergy Chime. Tap each rod separately or draw the mallet across all three for a different sound experience.

US$24

Musical Jack-in-the-Box

Turn the knob and play music until the clown pops up. Easy-to-turn wheel plus large, easy-grip handle make for a perfect first jack-in-the-box. Also features a bright yellow star that turns and clicks, a button on the back that squeaks when pressed, and a mirror on the bottom. This takes cause-and-effect a step further by adding an element of anticipation and rewarding the action of turning. All features on Jack can be activated by using palm of hand if child is unable to grasp.

US$20

Explorer Ring

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Open the doors and make the beads-go-round! Learn fine motor skills with the motivation of flowing beads. The Explorer Ring works on a range of skills while encouraging tactile, auditory and visual exploration. You can Squeeze the buttons, Pull the knob, Rotate the cuff, Turn the key and Spin the handle to make the beads flow. Game booklet included with play options for all levels.

US$40

Oball Rattle

Lightweight, easy to grab, crush, catch, rattle and throw. Oball invites finger exploration and experimentation as children who never before could grasp a ball find themselves easily holding & exploring these PVC and latex-free balls. This Oball has 4 inserts that contain small beads to make the rattle. The Oball Rattle is 4" in diameter. Dishwasher safe.

US$9

Pop Toobs

Pop Toobs strengthen muscles invloved in two-handed activities and provide auditory, visual, and tactile feedback. Simple accordion tubes pull apart--up to 29"--and scrunch back to 8 1/2", bend and snap together. Bend one into a circle and snap the ends together to form a bracelet. Connect one to another and then another. How many can you connect? How long is the chain when all the toobs are pressed together? when they're pulled out as far as each will go? Play and learn while developing muscle strength.

US$9   set of six toobs
US$33.60   box of 24

Gripper Rattle

Grip a Gripper and shake, shake, shake. Turn Gripper end over end and watch as the beads fall through the "hour-glass." Easy to hold and shake, Gripper strengthens motor skills and invites experimenting with sound.

US$10

Jacob Rib-it-Ball 18"

The Jacob's Rib-it-Ball and it's unique, patented ribs make it easy to grab even for the smallest hands. this ball is lightweight, making it fun and easy to throw even for children with limited muscle strength. Jacob's Rib-it-ball is made with crisp material that naturally makes noise, enhancing auditory awareness every time it's touched. This ball is also made with high contrasting colors - prefect for kids with low vision.

Play Ability Factors: fine and gross motor skills, forearm rotation, trunk extension and flexion, grasp and release timing, whole body strength, eye/hand coordination, visual and auditory processing, tactile stimulation.

US$40

Mini Rib-it-Ball

Babies give the Mini Rib-it-Ball two thumbs up for its many features. They can grab onto the ribs and hear a satisfying crackly sound, shake it for a gentle chiming sound, chomp on the ring for teething relief and pull on the string for a soothing whirring vibration. The nylon fabric is cool and bright, and the ribs are soft and gentle - perfect for little hands to grasp. At six inches, it's sized just right.

Play Ability Factors: visual, auditory and tactile stimulation, eye/hand coordination, oral awareness, fine motor skills.

US$20

Roly Poly Chiming Clown

Chiming, rocking and rolling, head spinning and arms swinging, Roly Poly invites interaction, re-enforcing cause and effect and inviting experimenting with touch, from the lightest to the give-it-all-you've got bat.

US$18

Stacking Clown

Four toys in one, Stacking Clown enhances visual, auditory, and fine motor development. His hat contains a prism that affords a new way to look at the world. His head consists of two attached hemispheres that click gently as the child rotates the halves back and forth. A cube and a circular cage form the body and contain rattle balls with high contrast graphics. Portable and designed to be enjoyed individually or together, the pieces stack easily, one atop the other.

US$12

Brio Duck Pull-Along

Sound and motion in a classic wooden pull toy. Duck quacks, shakes its head and moves its wings as it is pulled along. Length: 6 3/4". Sound makes this pull along toy a joy to blind children.

US$16

Lock A Block is particularly appealing to children with low vision who benefit from the high contrast and raised rims. The sound of the shapes hitting the bottom of the block and of the key turning in the lock provides auditory re-enforcement for the blind and visually impaired.