@otmarissa: If your toddler is constantly climbing, crashing, jumping off furniture, and seeking rough play, their body is telling you what it needs! (Or if they are just cranky and need a regulation boost). As a pediatric OT, two of my favorite sensory systems to target for high energy kids are proprioception (input from muscles and joints) and vestibular input (input from movement and changes in head position). Here are 5 activities you can do at home today with zero equipment: ✨ Couch cushion crash pad ✨ Heavy work with a laundry basket ✨ Animal walks (bear walks, frog jumps, crab walks) ✨ Pillow squish sandwich ✨ Blanket swing ✨ Blanket burrito These are all free and can be done right in your living room. If your toddler seems like they can never sit still, try adding a few of these into your daily routine. This also helped my cranky toddler turn his mood around for the morning! Great for regulation for kids with all different types of sensory needs. Which one are you trying first?? Let me know! 👋🏼 Hi! I'm Marissa, a pediatric OT with a focus on early intervention (ages 0-3). Follow for more practical developmental tips! #pediatricot #occupationaltherapist #sensoryseeker #proprioception #toddleractivities

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Saturday 22 August 2026 19:59:00 GMT