Many of us are sensory-seekers, and we want more amazing things to see, smell, hear, touch, and taste! Listening to music, smelling our favourite scented candle, and using our hands to create something are just some ways we experience sensory joy. The gift ideas in this list emphasize the different ways you can gift your loved one sensory enjoyment.
Contents
- 1 Elmer’s Gue Premade Slime Bucket
- 2 Crayola Globbles – Sticky Fidget Balls
- 3 Break Your Own Geodes Set
- 4 Pop Tubes
- 5 Liquid Motion Bubbler
- 6 Crayola Washable Fingerpaint
- 7 Picky Pads
- 8 Marble and Mesh Fidgets
- 9 Shashibo Shape Shifting Box
- 10 Fair Trade Fanny Pack
- 11 Sunbeam Heating Pad
- 12 Galaxy Projector
- 13 Calm Strips – All the Calm Starter Pack
- 14 Pet House by One Fur All
- 15 Hammock Chair Swing
- 16 Champion 2 True Wireless Earbuds – House of Marley
- 17 Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
- 18 Chewelry
- 19 Neck Massager
- 20 Large Floor Pillow
The Reverse Coloring Book by Kendra Norton
This colouring book has beautiful pages of watercolour, and you get to be the one to draw the lines. The only limit to what you decide to draw is your imagination. There are 50 one-sided perforated pages in this colouring book, so you can put your finished artwork on the fridge, frame it on the wall, or give it as a gift to someone else. If you know someone who is creative and loves to doodle, this is the perfect gift for them.
The Reverse Coloring Book can be purchased here.
Elmer’s Gue Premade Slime Bucket
This space-themed slime kit can offer a fun sensory experience without the mess of making your own slime. You can also personalize your slime with each of the three add-ins in this bucket. If you’re someone who enjoys scented products, you’ll love that each color of slime in this bucket also has its own scent. The blue slime is blue raspberry-scented, the red slime is strawberry-scented, and the purple slime is grape-scented.
Americans can purchase this slime kit here.
While the galaxy version of Elmer’s Gue isn’t available to ship to Canada, Canadians can purchase the clear version of Elmer’s Gue (with five different add-ins!) here or check out Neurodiverging’s “Our Favorite Fidgets for Neurodivergent Folks” to look for other similar slime kits.
Crayola Globbles – Sticky Fidget Balls
Now that I know these exist, all I want to do is throw a bunch against a wall. These balls stick to flat surfaces and each other. If you start to notice that the stickiness starts to go away, all you need to do is wash them with soap and water. This would be a great gift for anyone who enjoys sensory play that involves moving their body or fidgeting with objects in their hands.
Crayola Globbles can be purchased here.
Break Your Own Geodes Set
Breakable geode sets are always so fun because you get to enjoy pretty rocks and break something. There are 25 geodes in this kit that range in size from 1 to 1.5 inches. A hammer is needed to break these open. Reviews suggest that they had no problem opening most of these geodes, but sometimes, one or two were more challenging to open. This is an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys geodes and breaking stuff.
This Break Your Own Geodes Set can be purchased here.
Pop Tubes
If you enjoy playing with straws that have the crinkly bit near the top, these are a great fidget toy for you. These tubes come in a pack of 4 and can be stretched over 2 feet and crinkled for some fun tactile and auditory sensory enjoyment. They can also connect with one another, giving you the option to create fun shapes or to just play with an extra long crinkly pop tube.
These tubes from BUNMO can be purchased here.
Liquid Motion Bubbler
The multicoloured bubbles will slowly drip down once you’ve flipped the bubbler, which can be so relaxing to watch. These bubblers can also be used as a timer. For example, I might flip one over and do some deep breathing until the drips have stopped. Although these bubblers come in multiple colours, you are unable to choose which colour you’d prefer because your bubbler is chosen at random when you order.
The liquid motion bubbler can be purchased here.
Crayola Washable Fingerpaint
If you know someone who enjoys painting and tactile stimulation, these fingerpaints are a fun way for them to combine sensory enjoyment and creativity. These finger paints are a great choice because they are non-toxic and washable. Finger paints are different from regular washable paint because they are thicker, which makes it easier to keep the paint on your fingers while you paint.
Crayola Washable Fingerpaints can be purchased here.
Picky Pads
If you struggle with picking and scratching at your skin like I do, then a picky pad might help. This picky pad set is made out of silicone and plastic beads. To use it, you pick at and pull the beads out of the silicone. Make sure that you do not use this product around small children and pets because these beads are small. You can also save the beads when you’re done and use them for a craft.
Americans can purchase a similar picky pad set here.
Canadians can purchase this picky pad set here.
Marble and Mesh Fidgets
Marble and mesh fidgets are versatile fidget toys that are easy to carry with you. A 24-pack of these fidgets may seem like a lot, but when you find something that really works well for you, it is helpful to put them everywhere you can think of. I have fidget toys in my desk drawer, purse, bookcase, backpack, and in my nightstand. You can even tuck some away in a safe space as replacements if the ones you’re using break or get lost.
These marble and mesh fidgets can be purchased here.
Shashibo Shape Shifting Box
This fidget cube can turn into over 70 shapes and comes in many different designs. As you play with this box, you also get to enjoy how the artwork changes as you change its shape. Each box can also connect to the other boxes offered by Shashibo to form a much larger picture. If you love puzzles, artwork, and manipulating objects with your hands, this is a great fidget toy for you.
The Shashibo Shape Shifting Box can purchased here.
Fair Trade Fanny Pack
Once you have a ton of fidgets, where are you supposed to put them? This fanny pack by Terra Thread is a great place to keep your favourite fidget toys so you can carry them with you. This belt bag is also made from organic cotton and is manufactured in a Fair Trade Certified factory. This fanny pack makes a great gift for anyone who wants to carry more with them and keep support tools nearby wherever they are.
This fanny pack can be purchased here.
Sunbeam Heating Pad
I was given my heating pad as a gift 11 years ago, and it is still the best gift I have ever gotten. From coping with cramps to cold feet, my heating pad has helped me manage intense pain and temperature discomfort. If you are constantly cold or deal with pain, a heating pad is a great item to have around.
The Sunbeam Heating Pad can be purchased here.
Galaxy Projector
Enokik’s galaxy projector has 16 different light effects, so you can choose which one feels the best for you at that moment. Aside from being a projector, this device is also a white noise machine, a Bluetooth speaker, and a night light. There are eight different white noise sounds that you can use. It shuts off automatically after 4 hours, but you can also use the timer settings to have it shut off after 1 or 2 hours. This is a great gift for people who love space, want to add something special to their room, and who love white noise machines.
This Galaxy projector can be purchased here.
Calm Strips – All the Calm Starter Pack

Calm strips are a great option for tactile stimulation on the go. You can stick them to your phone, desk, computer, wall, notebook…anywhere they’ll be accessible to you. The stainless steel carry tag in this kit also allows you to attach one of the calm strips to your keys or your bag. Also, this starter pack gives you a chance to try out all three of their signature textures: soft sand, river rocks, and patterned pebbles.
The All the Calm Starter Pack can be purchased here.
Pet House by One Fur All
When I first started buying essential oils and candles, I didn’t realize that not all of them are pet-safe. Pet House by One Fur All is a collection of candles, room sprays, wax melts, car air fresheners, and reed diffusers that are all pet-safe. If you know someone who loves to try out different scents or to have their space smell a specific way, then these might be a good gift for them.
For Americans, Pet House products can be purchased here.
For Canadians, Pet House products can be purchased here.
Hammock Chair Swing
If you know someone who loves hammocks, swings, or rocking, this is an excellent seat for them. This chair can hold up to 500 lbs and is easy to install due to its spreader bar. The fabric of the swing is a cotton blend and can also be ordered in light grey, blue/green stripes, or black colours. Swinging is such a fun sensory experience, so I love that chairs like this exist. I’m definitely adding this to my own wishlist.
This hammock chair swing can be purchased here.
Champion 2 True Wireless Earbuds – House of Marley

My favourite form of sensory seeking is listening to music, and House of Marley is my favourite brand for speakers, earbuds, and headphones. Their Champion 2 True Wireless Earbuds are made using natural bamboo and their REGRIND® Silicone (made from post-process and post-consumer waste). These earbuds also come with removable sports wings if you’d like a more secure fit, but they are also sweatproof and waterproof. They are compatible with wireless chargers.
These earbuds can be purchased here.
Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
If you love soft textures, a Sherpa fleece blanket can be a great sensory experience. There is something so wonderful about wrapping yourself in a soft blanket at the end (or in the middle of) a long day. This blanket is reversible and extra large (80”by 90”). This brand, PU MEI, also offers many different colors and sizes if the blanket in the image doesn’t fit your style.
This Sherpa fleece blanket can be purchased here.
Chewelry
Chewelry is wearable jewelry that you can chew. If you know someone who likes to stim by snacking or chewing gum, then chewelry is a great alternative and a great gift. While both ARK and Munchables ship internationally, I’ve included both options here if you want to avoid international shipping fees.
For Americans – ARK Therapeutic Products

ARK’s medical grade chewelry is a great option for Americans who are looking for oral stimulation. Their chewelry comes in three toughness levels: standard, medium firm, and very firm. They also have a wide variety of designs, including pencil toppers.
Check out the Ark Therapeutic Products website here. You can purchase Ark’s Chewable Ring necklace, shown in the image at the left, here.
For Canadians – Munchables

Munchables has a wide range of chewelry for all ages made from child-safe silicone. One thing I really like about Munchables is that they have been recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and have a benefits page listing their references to prove the benefits of chewing for reducing anxiety. You may also want to check out their Benefits page to decide what chewelry is best for you. They recommend starting with something at a medium chewing level, like these teardrop pendants.
Check out Munchables’ website here.
Neck Massager
Neck massagers are a great gift for people with sore muscles and people who love tactile stimulation. This neck massager can be used on the whole body. It also has adjustable heat, directional, and speed settings. It comes with a car adapter and a wall adapter so you can use it wherever you need. You won’t need to worry about overheating because this massager shuts itself off after 15 minutes.
You can purchase this neck massager here.
Large Floor Pillow
As someone who gets a lot of sensory joy from movement and touch, having a variety of comfortable places to sit that aren’t restrictive is important to me. That’s why floor pillows like these are a great option. I have something comfortable to sit on, but I also have a lot of flexibility in how I want to sit. I can stretch my legs out, go crisscross applesauce, lay on my stomach…whatever suits me best at that moment. The floor pillow in the image is by the Intelligent Design Store. It is 20” by 20” and is 5” deep.
Americans can purchase this floor pillow by Intelligent Design here.
Canadians can purchase this floor pillow by Intelligent Design here.
Want More Recommendations?
If you’d like to view other products recommended by Neurodiverging Coaching, please check out the Amazon page.
For more gift ideas, check out our other gift guides: Neurodivergent Book Lover’s Gift Guide, Neurodivergent-Friendly Gift Guide for Sensory Sensitivities, and The Ultimate Gift Guide for Neurodivergent Parents.
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