Sensory chew to calm and de-stress

Chew on this! A sensory chew or chewelry is a playful tool for sensory integration, oral motor training or fidgeting. Many kids and adults need to chew to help regulate the nervous system, cope with anxiety, or manage stress. But chewing on sleeves, fingernails, or pencils is rarely a good solution. Instead a sensory chew toy provides a safe alternative for sensory processing and proprioceptive input.

Choose a Sensory Chew for your Needs

Fortunately sensory chews come in a variety of textures, shapes, materials, and densities. With so many choices, choosing a sensory chew can be overwhelming at first. Start by understanding your chewer. Is he aggressive, a biter or sensory seeking? You may want a super tough sensory chew with a highly tactile surface. For an under responsive chewer with low muscle tone, a soft sensory chew that bends easily is non-offensive. A non-verbal child with limited oral motor skills may thrive with a vibrating chewy. Many chewers like the accessibility of a sensory chew necklace that is worn around the neck. Now let's take at look at how to use a sensory chew.

Chew Stixx Tough Bar

Bite Bands

Chew to Decrease Anxiety

Chewing is one of our favorite filters for reducing anxiety and reducing sensory overload. It is a perfect tool for sensory seekers but also sensory over responsive individuals and those who are under-responsive. The jaw can provide over 300 pounds of pressure, which is like a sensory-motor workout to the mouth, helping to release endorphins and encourage a more balanced sensory state.

Fidget to Calm and Relax

A sensory chew or chewy fidget works great in the hands too. Many chewies have tactile or soft surfaces and provide a great outlet for tactile exploration, fidgeting, and fine motor work. Most fidgets can be used bilaterally as well and may encourage eye-hand coordination as well as crossing midline.

My Quiet Rainbow Fidget

My Quiet Radio Fidget

Chew to Improve Focus with Sensory Chew

Can chewing help you focus? Yes, chewing filters sensory input, and can help to organize and synthesize that information as well. As the jaw and mouth move, Golgi tendon organs are stimulated and awareness increases. So chew to learn and make it part of your learning program.

Pencil Toppers-3 Pack

Bucket of Chewies

Sensory Chew to Talk, Eat or Play

Chewing strengthens the jaw and can make other oral motor activities more purposeful such as speaking, eating and playing an instrument. Though we do not suggest chewing while talking, eating or blowing on your trumpet, a little warm-up time beforehand can do wonders! So what are you waiting for? Your sensory chew awaits you! Be sure to wash and clean your chewy after each use! Use with adult supervision, and examine for wear and tear prior to each use. Replace sensory chews as needed. Would you like to receive monthly updates about amazing new sensory chews as well as reminders when it's time to replace your worn chews? For details, contact daniela@funandfunction.com today.      

 

Check out our collection of sensory chewies.