The holidays are just around the corner, and finding the perfect gift for your child can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re looking for toys that are both fun and beneficial for their development. That’s why we’ve created the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Curated by the therapy professionals at Medical Support Services, this guide is packed with toys and tools that inspire creativity, promote skill-building, and support your child’s growth. Whether you’re shopping for occupational, speech, or physical therapy needs, we’ve got you covered with thoughtful gift ideas that combine play with purpose.
How We Picked:
At Medical Support Services, we believe that play is the best way for children to learn and grow. Our team of expert therapists hand-selected these toys based on their ability to promote developmental milestones in key areas like motor skills, language, sensory integration, and coordination. Each item in this guide has been tested and approved for its therapeutic benefits, adaptability, and—most importantly—fun factor! Whether your child is working on fine motor skills, building vocabulary, or enhancing balance and strength, these gifts are designed to encourage progress through play.
Occupational Therapy Skills
Build It Blueprint Puzzles
Perfect for enhancing problem-solving and motor planning skills, this puzzle set allows kids to create designs and strengthen their fine motor coordination.
Available at We Rock the Spectrum – Milwaukee
Acuity
A fast-paced game that improves visual perception, memory, and attention, making it a favorite for both learning and fun.
Available at We Rock the Spectrum – Milwaukee
Montessori Coin Box
Encourage hand-eye coordination and object permanence with this simple yet engaging toy, ideal for toddlers exploring early motor skills.
Magnatiles
Inspire creativity and spatial awareness with these colorful magnetic tiles, which are excellent for building structures and imaginative play.
Tummy Time Baby Mirror
Support your baby’s visual and sensory development with this high-contrast mirror that encourages tummy time and exploration.
Speech Therapy Skills
Melissa & Doug Role Play Costume Sets
Bring stories to life and boost communication skills with these detailed costume sets, perfect for imaginative play and social interaction.
Available at We Rock the Spectrum – Milwaukee
Fisher-Price Little People Neighborhood Vehicles
Explore language development through pretend play with these interactive vehicles, encouraging storytelling and vocabulary building.
Magnetic Letter & Number Fishing Game
Combine learning and play with this fishing game that teaches letters and numbers while refining motor coordination.
Science Experiment Kits
Discover the world of science with hands-on kits that foster curiosity, descriptive language, and teamwork skills.
Barefoot Books Singalongs
Engage in singing and movement to promote language, rhythm, and auditory skills with these lively and interactive storybooks.
Physical Therapy Skills
Light-Up Baby Musical Toy
Motivate crawling and movement with this fun toy that lights up and plays music, perfect for strengthening core muscles.
Water Mat
Encourage tummy time and sensory exploration with this inflatable mat, designed to engage babies with colorful floating shapes.
Hopper Toy
Improve balance and coordination while bouncing on this durable, fun-filled hopper, available in a range of designs.
Balance Beam
Help kids develop stability and motor planning skills with this sturdy balance beam, perfect for practicing gross motor movements.
Tap It Pods
Challenge agility, memory, and reaction times with these wireless pods, offering hours of interactive fun and skill development.