{"product_id":"rooted-and-regulated-sensory-kit","title":"Rooted \u0026 Regulated: The Breath-Based Sensory Kit for Kids","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome children crash into everything and can't sit still. Others shut down and refuse to try new things. Both are telling you the same thing: their nervous system needs support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Rooted \u0026amp; Regulated kit uses the power of sucking and blowing to help children find their calm, their focus, and their balance, through play. Every straw and whistle in this set has been hand-picked by a pediatric occupational therapist for a specific regulatory purpose. This isn't just a toy. It's a therapeutic tool that looks like fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e20 tools. One powerful system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e9 carefully selected straws, each chosen for a different level of resistance, texture, and regulatory effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShort straight straw: low effort, perfect starting point for sensitive children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge diameter straw: easy airflow, builds early confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStandard straw:  familiar and manageable, a gentle step up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDouble loop straw: encourages slower, more controlled breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLoop straw: longer air pathway, increases focus and breath control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpiral calm straw: visual tracking support, slows breath and settles the mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSilicone straw:soft and flexible, gentle for oral-defensive children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSensory ribbed flexible straw: textured for increased lip awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoffee stirrer: narrow resistance straw, deeply organising for busy systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCharacter straw: playful and low-pressure, shifts focus from effort to fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal straw: firm, cool, strong sensory feedback for seekers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLarge diameter textured silicone straw, combines comfort with tactile input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e11 whistles and blowing tools, each offering different levels of airflow, effort, and feedback:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBird whistle: gentle entry tool, immediate sound reward\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParty blower:channels big energy into purposeful blowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMoustache whistle: encourages proper lip seal and rounded mouth position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDouble cone air horn:  strong deep exhalation, activating for under-responsive systems (blow 3 times only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFloating ball whistle:  sustained controlled airflow, organises beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSlide\/recorder: steady tone challenge, builds breath regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBubbles:  the gentlest introduction to oral motor play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlus the Lip Guide Disc:  a small yellow disc that attaches to any straw to encourage proper lip placement, slow chaotic blowing, and increase mouth awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: colours may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat our OT Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe mouth is one of the richest sources of sensory input in the entire body. Sucking and blowing send powerful signals to the brainstem the part of the brain responsible for regulating arousal, attention, and calm. When a child blows slowly, they naturally create a longer exhale, which stimulates the vagus nerve and shifts the nervous system into rest-and-digest mode. When they suck hard through a narrow straw, they're giving their system the deep organising input it's been seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe beauty of this kit is that it works for both ends of the spectrum. Sensory seekers, the kids who chew everything and can't sit still,  benefit from high-resistance, high-feedback tools that channel their energy. Sensory avoiders, the kids who gag easily and shut down, benefit from gentle, predictable, low-demand tools that build trust with oral input, one breath at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is no right or wrong way to use this kit. Start where your child is. Follow their lead. Keep it playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tiny Tree Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46449896653019,"sku":"TTT000032","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9155\/4011\/files\/76B34EE0-BFA5-45DB-BA14-5366730A65DA.jpg?v=1778590891","url":"https:\/\/tinytreetoys.co.za\/products\/rooted-and-regulated-sensory-kit","provider":"tiny tree toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}