Ball pools
This section includes ball pools which are comprised of a large number of brightly coloured hollow plastic balls placed in a soft play 'pool', of any shape or size. They provide children with support and deep pressure stimulation and may enable them to move more freely. The deep pressure sensation can also have a calming effect on very active children.
The pools are made of PVC-covered foam walls or blocks which are generally held together with Velcro straps and may have wooden reinforcements. They may be low-walled like paddling pools, or tent type with windows and an entrance door.
Balls are available in various diameters. Smaller sized balls will provide a greater degree of support for a child with reduced muscle tone. Larger balls are more suitable for larger pools and more active children.
Ball pools can be part of a soft play area or multisensory environment.
Need More Help?
If you know that there is a certain product that will help you, feel free to browse through our online catalogue or use our search tool for specific product names. National retailers are listed against each product and you can click on their link to go directly to their website to order that product or contact the retailer for more information. Don't forget to tell them you found their information on our site.
If you are unsure about what you need why not try our AskSARA tool to narrow down your search by considering what areas of daily living you need help with.
If you would prefer to speak to someone for advice about daily living equipment, please contact our Helpline on 0300 999 0004.
Our experienced advisors will help you find the solution to your problem and can send you information on products that might help you, where you can buy equipment and other useful organisations that might be able to help you.
You can also post a question on the Youreable forum. it’s free to join the forum and the community is supportive and knowledgeable. The forum is an online community of and for disabled and older people and their families/carers.
back to top