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We
have compiled some brief information for our visitors regarding tactile (sense of touch) development
and the benefits of using a Mommy Necklace, specificially a design such as Sensory Snazz. We provide you with this information in hopes that it
will aid you when selecting toys and nursing necklaces
for your little one.
Baby's
tactile development is encouraged through the following
methods :
Type
of tactile exploration:
|
Sensory information acquired
: |
Rubbing
finger across surface
|
Texture |
| Squeezing
or poking object |
Hardness |
| Fingers
resting on object surface |
Temperature |
Holding
or grasping object
|
Shape,
size, or volume |
Tracing
along contours of object
|
Global
shape or exact shape |
| Holding
object in hand |
Weight |
(chart
is adapted from McLinden & McCall, 2002)
Types
of tactile stimulation provided by the use
of sensory beads on our necklaces:
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| Slopes
and Contours |
| Curved Edges |
Surface
Texture and Temperature
|
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| Hardness
or Softness |
| Weight |
As baby's fine-motor skills improve, baby will begin
to use more and more strategies for exploring objects
with his hands. Babies are constantly learning to interact
with objects in their world -- reaching
and grasping, banging and batting, or touching and rubbing -- knowing this, we make sure to keep baby engaged with
a variety of beads. Our necklaces support baby's natural
curiosity to explore and seek out information - on a
safe, sturdy necklace worn by you. On Sensory Snazz, our signature sensory
beads come in an assortment of shapes, sizes, and textures,
that encourage baby's exploration and further development
of touch. We make our necklaces safe and fun, but we
also consider child development and developmental approriatness
when creating our designs.
Reference:
McLinden, M. and McCall, S. (2002). Learning Through Touch:
Supporting children with visual impairment and additional
difficulties. London: David Fulton Publishers, Ltd. The
Chiswick Centre, 414 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5TF.
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a little extra TLC...
A lil' snazz...

A lil' style...

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