Sensory Products & Tools

Sensory tools can make a huge difference in regulating your nervous system. Here are products organized by sensory need.

Noise Sensitivity

Loop Earplugs - Engage (reduces noise, allows conversation), Experience (concerts/social), Quiet (maximum reduction). Reusable and discreet. Popular with ND folks.

Flare Audio Calmer - Not exactly earplugs; they reduce harsh sound frequencies. Some people prefer them for sensory regulation.

Silicone Earplugs - Mack's, Howard Leight, and others offer affordable, disposable, or reusable options.

Pressure / Deep Touch

Weighted blankets - Harkla, Gravity Blanket, and Quility. General guideline: 10% of body weight + 1-2 lbs. Not for everyone; some ND people find them overwhelming.

Weighted lap pads - Smaller, more portable than full blankets. Good for work, school, or travel.

Compression clothing - Compression shirts, leggings, or socks. Some people find the consistent pressure regulating.

Oral Stimming

Chewelry - Chewable jewelry. Stimagz, ARK Therapeutic, and Chewigem offer various styles and firmness levels.

Teething toys - Yes, for adults too. Silicone teething toys can be excellent oral stim tools.

Mints, gum, hard candy - More discreet options for public oral stimming.

Focus / Fidgeting

Fidget toys - ONO Roller (smooth, silent), Fidget Cube (discreet), Tangle (classic), NeeDoh (squishy), Pop-Its (great for kids and adults).

Tangles - Classic fidget toy that can be twisted and manipulated in endless ways.

Infinity cubes - Compact, silent, satisfying for people who need something to do with their hands.

Sleep & Light Sensitivity

Blue-light glasses - Reduces eye strain and supports sleep regulation. Felix Gray and Zenni offer prescription and non-prescription options.

Blackout curtains - Essential for light-sensitive sleepers. Look for "100% blackout" for maximum effectiveness.

Eye masks - For travel or when blackout curtains aren't an option. Weighted eye masks can offer extra sensory input.

White noise / pink noise machines - For masking environmental sounds during sleep or focus. Apps like Endel and Brain.fm also offer this.