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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

A Big Bag Of Balls!

1 out of 3 kids in the US have sensory issues. This is a great way to get those senses going and help your child feel better centered. The OT we saw in AZ suggested we make a big bag made out of nylon and fill it up with balls for him to get into and get some of that energy out. Joseph absolutely loves it. Can you tell from that face, that he loves it!
He's in heaven. He will play in this bag for a long time and I really feel like it helps him calm down.
John not so much
The nylon of the bag makes it great because of the stretch so if gives even more input into the body.
So if you look closely you will already see a rip in it. I learned the hard way you should double stitch it.


20 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's the coolest thing! Did you make it? I'm glad that Jo Jo likes it and it makes him happy. He looks so cute playing with it!! He has the cutest smile.

Hess Fam said...

I love that smile! I think I was telling you that my sis-in-laws kids do this every night before bed to wind down. They love it too! Good work on the sewing Abb!

sara said...

Ya- pretty darn cute face!! It looks like a lot of fun! That is so great! I love John's little face too!
um - I think I need to make one of those ASAP!!! :P

Jason said...

You are such a good mom Abby! He looks so happy! They are both so cute!

Valerie said...

What a cool thing. Looks like Joseph is really enjoying himself. He has the cutest look of excitement on his face and John's was so cute too. Way to go on sewing!

Anonymous said...

Hey! Cool! That's such a great idea! Poor John. :p You're such a good mom to give your kids such awesome toys. :) Jo Jo clearly does love it so much.

Britney said...

That is SO COOL!! I defnintly need to do that with Jacob. I know they use a bag like that with him at LIFE I need one for home!

Valerie Nielson said...

wow! Abby, I am so proud of you for making that ball bag!! I would have bought all the stuff and let it sit around and haunt me for years. Joseph's smile makes all the effort worth it and more. He is so precious. And John is too cute for words!

the cummard family said...

can you make me one ;)

Marnie said...

I think I should make myself one of those! That looks like the recipe for a perfect de-stresser. I'm impressed by your domestic skills. And I so LOVE the faces of your cute boys.

Brittney Smith said...

I love this bag of balls. It is so cool. I heard you guys will be moving back to Mesa soon. Yeah!!

Nat said...

I gotta see this in real life because I don't get how to make it, but I know I need one. Joseph is oh-so-cute!

harmon family said...

Is that something that is supposed to work for all kids to wind them down? Even if it didn't calm them it would probably be a fun time, Jo Jo seems to think so!

Lance and Becky said...

That is so cool, and what a great idea! I give you props, I can't sew AT ALL! His cute little smile says it all. I need to do something like that for Lance, with it being cold outside he needs to get some energy out!

The Blakes said...

What a marvelous idea! Where did you get the balls from? Maybe I'll just steal some from the local McDonalds play place. j/k

Ra-call-dee... said...

That is really cool! It looks like so much fun too!

Kippy said...

Wow, creative! He has such a cute smile! I want to know have you tried it out yourself? kinda tempting ;)

Jonnie said...

I totally want to play with the blue bag thing! Where can I get one????

Jonnie said...

Haha...just read the title of this post! Probably should get my mind out of the gutter...love it!

The Taylor Family said...

Abby, Your family is beautiful, I hope everything in life is well. Love ya Tandy Email me Tandydee@hotmail.com