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Nest Swing 'WINKOH'

$150.00 
SKU: PEA-196.001.004.001

Nest Swing "Winkoh" – A Sensory Regulation Tool for Children’s Development

The Winkoh Nest Swing offers an excellent therapeutic tool for children, providing sensory integration benefits while enhancing proprioception, vestibular processing, and motor coordination. This swing is ideal for promoting self-regulation, body awareness, and social interaction in a safe and controlled environment.

Key Occupational Therapy Benefits:

  • Proprioceptive Input: The swing's motion provides critical proprioceptive input, supporting the child’s awareness of their body in space. This input helps improve body position awareness and balance, aiding children with dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders, and other developmental delays in motor coordination.

  • Vestibular Stimulation: Swinging provides vestibular input, which is essential for the development of balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. This type of movement helps children with vestibular processing difficulties integrate sensory information from the inner ear, which is crucial for activities such as walking, running, and sitting still.

  • Self-Regulation & Calming: The gentle rocking motion of the swing helps children to self-regulate, calming overactive sensory systems and providing a soothing effect for children with sensory modulation disorders or those experiencing sensory overload. The swing’s predictable rhythm supports emotional regulation and can help children maintain focus and attention.

  • Body Awareness & Motor Coordination: By engaging in swinging, children are prompted to adjust their posture and balance, which enhances their motor planning and coordination. This is particularly beneficial for children with sensory-motor challenges or those needing support with fine and gross motor skills.

  • Social Interaction: The swing’s ability to accommodate two children at once fosters social interaction and cooperative play. This is vital for children working on social-emotional skills such as turn-taking, sharing, and engaging in joint activities.

  • Adaptive Use for Various Sensory Needs: The swing’s adjustable ropes allow for personalized sensory experiences, providing the option for more or less swinging motion depending on the child’s sensory processing needs.

Key Features Relevant to Occupational Therapy:

  • Water-Repellent Fabric & Padded Frame: The swing is constructed with durable, water-repellent fabric and features a padded steel frame, ensuring a safe and comfortable seating experience for children, minimizing sensory discomfort during use.

  • Adjustable Length Ropes: The black braided ropes can be easily adjusted to meet different hanging heights, ensuring a customized fit for children of various ages and sizes. This flexibility accommodates the sensory needs of children who may benefit from different degrees of motion intensity.

  • Sturdy Construction & Safety: Built with a galvanized steel frame and high-strength materials, this swing provides a stable environment, essential for children who require strong, predictable sensory input without the risk of instability or injury. The ropes are also designed to minimize the risk of abrasions, which is important for children with heightened tactile sensitivities.

Additional Considerations for Therapy Use:

  • Therapeutic Play: Occupational therapists often incorporate swings like the KBT Winkoh into play-based therapy for children with various conditions, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), and developmental delays. The swing encourages engagement and provides a sensory-rich environment that can help children develop and refine both gross motor and social-emotional skills.

  • Sensory Integration: This swing is particularly effective for children needing sensory integration therapy. The consistent, rhythmic movement can support arousal regulation, providing a calming effect or the necessary sensory input to improve attention and focus during therapeutic sessions.

In conclusion, the Winkoh Nest Swing serves as an effective and enjoyable sensory tool that supports children’s development in multiple areas, including motor coordination, sensory integration, social skills, and self-regulation. It is a versatile resource for parents, therapists, and schools aiming to create a sensory-friendly environment that promotes healthy physical and emotional development.

SPECIFICATION

Specs
Product group Residential use > Swinging
Product type Residential use, Swinging, Nest swings
Dimensions Ø 1001 x 60 mm
Beam type 1,80 - 2,40 m

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