Happy holidays, everyone! The Optimum Pediatrics team is having a great time getting into the holiday spirit with our patients. Our team is passionate about creating joy and happiness during the holiday season for our patients. We believe that by engaging in various activities, such as expressing gratitude at a place of worship, making a list for Santa, dancing to seasonal music, meditating to find inner peace, or discussing holiday traditions, we can help make this time of year truly special. Together, we strive to bring a sense of joy and community to all those we serve.
Because we work with medically fragile children, we know a thing or two about the best children’s toys for development and fun. When it comes to searching for toys for medically fragile children, we like to use Fat Brain Toys special needs resource center, which compiles a list of toys that are suitable for children with specific medical needs.
Here are three toys that would make a great gift for children with medically fragile conditions.
Three Holiday Gift Ideas for Medically Fragile Children
Dimpl Pops
If you’re looking for a stress-relief toy that also helps develop fine motor skills, the Dimpl Pops toy may be a good fit. This is a durable toy that allows children to push, poke, and pop silicone bubbles, encouraging sensory learning. Popping the bubbles can be therapeutic and promote a sense of calm as well.
Teacup Pile-Up! Relay Game
Designed as a relay game, this stackable toy is great for developing visual motor skills, concentration, and quick thinking. Teacup Pile-Up provides players with “challenge cards” that visually show a variation of stacked teacups. Players are challenged to replicate what they see. Though this is designed as a relay game, the game can be played without the relay concept so that children can go at their own pace or even get creative with their own stacking creations.
Rock n’ Roller Piano
The Rock n’ Roller Piano is great for children with developmental disabilities. Children can spin the wheels on the toy to generate sounds, or they can use a mallet to play the keys like a xylophone. This toy not only helps children to appreciate music at a young age but also helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Let’s Bring Holiday Cheer to Children with Medically Fragile Conditions
The Optimum Pediatrics family wishes you a very happy and healthy holiday season. We hope that these gift ideas help you in your search for the perfect gift for a medically fragile child.
If you’re looking for a team of dedicated nurses and caregivers who strive to make caregiving fun for children with medically fragile conditions, then contact us! We’d love to hear from you.
Happy holidays from the OPS team!
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