The holiday season is approaching, and it’s time to start buying gifts for your loved ones. If you have visually impaired infants in your family or friendship circle, it can be hard to know what kind of books and toys they will enjoy the most. We’ve gathered some thoughtful ideas for sensory gifts designed to engage and delight blind or low-vision little ones this holiday season.
Musical Toys
Most children love musical toys, but they’re especially suited to visually impaired infants and toddlers because they offer engaging audio input and sensory stimulation. Choose something with a lot of interesting sounds and even lights for a gift that offers hours of noisy fun. Rattles or bells are also a fantastic option.
Textured Toys
Texture is also very important for visually impaired kids and can help them get to know the world around them through physical touch. Touch-and-feel books with different textures on every page are a fantastic way to introduce infants to new textures.
Brightly Colored/High Contrast Toys
All babies benefit from high-contrast toys and books, but these are especially suited for infants with low vision. High contrasts like black, and white, or bright colors like red and yellow can help stimulate vision where possible. Bold shapes