Sensory Squish Steppers 👣⚖️
Step up the fun and challenge those balance skills with our highly engaging Sensory Squish Steppers!
These fantastic little stepping stilts take traditional active play to the next level. Featuring soft, inflatable pods that add a brilliant element of "wobble," they are specifically designed to improve dynamic balance and gross motor coordination. Topped with a soft spiked surface that provides wonderful tactile feedback, they create an uneven surface that is an absolute favorite for building obstacle courses, navigating therapy clinics, or engaging in active outdoor play!
Core Benefits:
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✔ Improves Balance & Coordination – The inflatable pods create an uneven, wobbly base that forces the core and leg muscles to work harder, rapidly building dynamic balance.
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✔ Tactile Sensory Input – The soft spiked surface provides brilliant sensory feedback to the soles of the feet, helping to improve ground awareness and proprioception.
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✔ Enhances Motor Planning – Pulling up on the ropes while simultaneously taking a step requires excellent bilateral coordination and motor planning between the upper and lower body.
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✔ Adjustable Challenge – Because the pods are inflatable, you can easily adjust the air pressure to make them firmer (easier) or squishier (more challenging) to perfectly suit the user's skill level!
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✔ Highly Engaging Play – A fun, motivating alternative to traditional balance boards that feels like an exciting game rather than physical therapy.
Technical Info & Sizing:
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Step Size: 13 cm wide x 8 cm high.
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Rope Length: 97 cm high (Provides a sturdy, reliable handhold for coordination).
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Design: Soft, inflatable pods featuring a tactile spiked surface.
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Colours: Available in a variety of bright, engaging colours (Please note: Colours supplied may vary!).
NDIS Information
As an effective therapy tool designed to support gross motor development, bilateral coordination, and proprioceptive input, this item is frequently claimed under Core Consumables or Low-Cost Assistive Technology.
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Support Category: Core – Consumables (03)
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NDIS Support Item Reference: 03_040000919_0103_1_1
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Goal Alignment: Supports gross motor skills, core strength, balance, bilateral coordination, and motor planning.
