Top Special Needs – Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor movement is what makes big body movements like running, walking, climbing and jumping. Children with neurological issues, developmental delays, motor planning disorder (also known as dyspraxia, which is essentially trouble conceiving, organizing, and executing certain movements due to a miss-communication with the brain) need extra help to learn these skills. Physical and/or occupational therapy in addition to working with your child at home can help increase their gross motor skills. Below are some toys that can also help.

• Hot Seller
• New Review
• Special Needs
• Video Review

1. Little Tikes TotSports Easy Hit Golf

   from MGA Entertainment for ages 2 and up

   What it is: Budding golfers can start really early with the Little Tikes TotSports Easy Hit Golf set. It comes with two clubs and three plastic…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

2. Kinderfeets

   from Kinderfeets for ages 2 and up

   What it is: Kinderfeets is a balance bike that provides a starting point for children preparing to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle. This…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

3. Little Tikes DiscoverSounds Sports Center

   from MGA Entertainment for ages 9 months and up

   What it is: The DiscoverSounds Sports Center features multiple play zones with songs, lights, and sounds. Little kids can drop the basketball into…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

4. Fisher-Price Golf n’ Go Ride-On

   from Moose Mountain for ages 1 and up

   What it is: The Fisher-Price Golf n' Go Ride-On is a two-in-one golf cart ride-on and playset. In ride-on mode, kids can sit and steer the golf…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

5. Kixi Kix Scooter

   from Razor for ages 3 and up

   What it is: Kixi is a new line of scooters and ride-ons for on-the-go preschoolers. The Kixi Kix scooter has a stand-alone, three-wheel design for…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

6. bebePOD Flex

   from Prince Lionheart for ages 3 months and up

   What it is: Babies have lots to learn in the world, and sitting is one essential that needs to happen pretty quickly. Parents can help their child…

   

   

   • Is It Useful?

   • Is It Worth It?

   • Assembly & Instructions

7. Little Tikes First Slide

   from MGA Entertainment for ages 18 months and up

   What it is: The Little Tikes First Slide is an indoor/outdoor slide for preschoolers. It is low to the ground and has a wide, stable base to make…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

8. Bounce Bounce Tigger

   from Just Play for ages 3 and up

   What it is: The new Bounce Bounce Tigger from Just Play brings to life the beloved children's character with dancing, shimmying, and rocking…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

9. M3: Master Moves Mickey

   from Fisher-Price for ages 2 and up

   What it is: First there was Dance Star Mickey and Rock Star Mickey. Now there is M3: Master Moves Mickey. This interactive Mickey is dressed in…

   

   

   • Fun

   • Repeat Play

   • Assembly & Instructions

10. Pewi

    from Ybike for ages 9 months and up

    What it is: The Ybike Pewi (pronounced pee-wee) is a two-in-one ride-on toy. For kids 9—12 months, it serves as a walking aid. With the…

    

    

    • Fun

    • Repeat Play

    • Assembly & Instructions

Comments

Tell us what you think about our Editors’ Picks for Special Needs – Gross Motor Skills