Therapy Bolster

This fabulous foam cylinder is great for facilitating so many of the skills kids need to progress their motor development.

Put a child over a bolster in prone and you have the perfect weight bearing position for getting proprioception through those little hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders! Play a game in this position to encourage weight shifts from one hand to the other or have her reach up to place a sticker on the wall for some excellent, targeted core strengthening.

Use a therapy bolster as part of an obstacle course. Stand it on end and have kids kick, push or throw beanbags or balls at it to knock it down to the floor Leave it lying on the floor for the perfect superman role-play as they fly over on their bellies!

Have a kiddo straddle the bolster while sitting at a desk or table for movement input and balance practice during seated tasks.

Use the therapy bolster for some whole body deep pressure for a calming effect by having kids lie on their bellies on a mat or carpet as you “steamroll” it over them. Listen for those giggles!

While straddling the bolster, have a child reach to the floor on each side to pick up pieces of a puzzle. Use the right hand to pick up pieces on the left side and vice versa. This is great for working on midline crossing and core strengthening.