Hi, there. My 5 year old son with Down Syndrome has lots of sensory issues, really loves those squishy balls from Target. He squeezes and spins them, but also puts them in his mouth. A lot. I am looking into other options for chewing/sucking. Anybody have success with chewelry? I have tried the chewy tubes and those are effective but I'd really like something he can have with him, so i am not running around giving him a chewy tube all the time. And something squishier, preferably. I see there are different chewable jewelry options out there, wondering if anybody has tried it and if your kids liked it.
No, I never knew that exsisted. Here is a bump for more responses.
We don't at this time, but I think there are mommas here who might know more!
I just know of the chewy tubes...you can put them on a necklace like a shoe string or something and put it around his neck so he always has access to it!
I never heard of any of this. That's why I'm glad I'm here. My son with down syndrome is 19 months old and sticks everything in his mouth.
Quoting michele115:I never heard of any of this. That's why I'm glad I'm here. My son with down syndrome is 19 months old and sticks everything in his mouth.
Chewy tubes are great for oral motor exercise as well as giving them something safe to chew on. Ask his OT about it, sometimes they will give you one!
Has your son cut any teeth yet? My son (also with DS) was 19 months when he cut his first tooth - which was a molar!
Hope you find what works--never used them but my son (age 19 years) did put a lot in his mouth-use to--no more though
who do you let watch your kids ?
- kalista
on Apr. 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM