Fabric Sensory Chews: The Soft Alternative to Silicone 👕✨
Does your child prefer chewing on their sleeves, collars, or towels instead of silicone fidgets? Our Fabric Sensory Chews are the perfect solution! Designed specifically for kids who crave the unique texture of fabric, these chews provide a safe, hygienic outlet for oral-seeking behaviors while protecting their clothing from damage.
Unlike traditional rubber chews, these fabric loops are highly absorbent—soaking up drool and keeping shirts dry even after extended periods of chewing.
Why They’re a Sensory Essential:
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Redirects Oral Habits: Effectively moves a child away from chewing on shirt collars, sleeves, or skin, reducing clothing damage and the risk of self-injury.
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Superior Absorbency: Specifically designed to manage drool, ensuring the child stays comfortable and dry throughout the school day or during travel.
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The "Right" Texture: The perfect "terrycloth-style" feel for kids who find silicone or rubber too smooth or "unnatural."
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Supports Focus: Provides the necessary oral-motor input to help children with ADHD, SPD, and Autism stay calm and focused in high-pressure environments.
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Easy Care: Simply pop them in the washing machine! They are made from 100% durable polyester designed to withstand moderate chewing.
Specifications:
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Size: 73cm (Length allows for comfortable wear as a necklace or loop).
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Colours: Available in a vibrant rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple.
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Material: 100% Polyester (Terrycloth texture).
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Care Instructions: Machine wash; air dry.
NDIS Information
The Fabric Sensory Chew is a specialized oral-motor tool for participants who require tactile, fabric-based input to manage oral-seeking behaviors, prevent self-injury, and protect clothing.
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Support Category: Core – Consumables (03) or Assistive Technology (05).
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NDIS Line Item: 03_222100911_0124_1_1 (Low-Cost AT).
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Goal Alignment: Supports Oral-Motor Regulation, Sensory Modulation (Tactile/Oral), and Daily Living Independence (Self-Care).
