Gift shopping for a medically complex child can seem a little daunting. If you’re looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season, you’re in the right place! JJMF’s holiday gift guide includes fun, functional, and comforting gift ideas, inspired by families in our courageous community.

Tips for choosing a gift for a medically complex child with special needs:

• Don’t hesitate to ask the child’s parents or caregivers about his or her abilities, interests, likes/dislikes.
• Consider memberships and tickets to activities at children’s museums, zoos and parks. Many offer sensory-friendly experiences.
• Consider the child’s abilities. If a child is deaf, toys with lights instead of sounds will be a big hit. Be sure to ask parents if their child has sensory-avoiding behaviors such as tags in clothing.
• Choose gifts that meet the child’s developmental skill level, not necessarily their age.
• Choose fun gifts that encourage skills that the child may be working on. For example, sensory balls are fun and help improve hand-eye coordination.

 

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Sensory Balls

Adaptive Feeding Tube Onesies

iPad and Silicone Case with Handles

Palm Grip Crayons

Wobble Cushion

American Girl “Truly Me” Dolls

Daniel Tiger Magna Tiles for Sensory Play

June’s Favorite

Little Tykes Snug ‘n Secure Swing

Vibration Plate for muscle exercises at home

Hand Held Massager

ENFit Bottle Adapters

Therapy Putty

June’s Favorite

Ten Little Ladybugs Sensory Book

Tummy Tunnels
Adapt clothing to accommodate a feeding tube with a cute iron-on G-Tube Patch

June’s Favorite

Soothe and Glow Seahorse from Fisher-Price

Warmies
Heated lavender-scented stuffed animals

June’s Favorite

Baby’s Very First Touchy-Feely Book Sensory Book

Glow in the Dark Weighted Plush Blanket