Sensory Picky Pad (Medium)

Picky Pads – Pick • Fidget • Focus • Regulate

Busy fingers can help busy minds find a moment of calm. 💚

Our Picky Pads are engaging sensory activities designed to provide a satisfying, hands-on experience through picking, pulling, exploring and discovering a variety of beads, charms and small sensory pieces embedded within the pad.

Created with SEND children and young people in mind, Picky Pads offer a simple activity that can be enjoyed at home, during quiet time, after school or as part of a sensory or regulation routine.

🌿 How can a Picky Pad help?

The repetitive action of picking and exploring can provide positive sensory input and may help to:

✨ Keep hands and fingers occupied

✨ Support sensory regulation

✨ Encourage focus and concentration

✨ Provide a calming, repetitive activity

✨ Redirect restless or repetitive picking behaviours

✨ Support children who enjoy fidgeting and tactile stimulation

✨ Encourage fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

✨ Provide an alternative activity during moments of boredom or restlessness

✨ Create opportunities for quiet, independent engagement

✨ Support relaxation and downtime

They may be particularly appealing to children and young people with SEND, ADHD, autism, sensory-seeking needs or anxiety, as well as anyone who simply enjoys tactile and fidget-based activities.

💚 Why our Picky Pads?

We believe sensory resources should be fun, attractive and enjoyable to use.

Each pad contains a selection of embedded beads, charms and sensory pieces waiting to be discovered. The experience combines anticipation, sensory exploration and the satisfaction of finding each hidden piece.

Once removed, the pieces can also be collected, sorted or counted, adding another element of engagement.

📦 Available Sizes

Small – £12.99

Medium – £15.99

Large – £19.99

XL – £29.99



⚠️ Important Safety Information

Recommended for ages 8+.

Contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking risk.

Adult supervision is recommended where appropriate, particularly for children who may place non-food items in their mouth.

Please check the product before each use and discontinue use if damaged. Individual sensory needs vary, so the product should always be used according to the needs and abilities of the child or young person.

Our Picky Pads are a sensory activity and are not a medical device or substitute for professional therapeutic or medical support.

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