Stella, 1 year old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING

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Stella is a bright, bubbly baby girl with a gummy smile and bright hazel eyes. She loves music and all things Bluey. She is learning to walk, feed herself, and maintain her balance. Stella continues to receive extensive care due to ongoing medical issues, including frequent follow-up appointments with multiple specialists. She has developed a trauma response to medical providers following repeated needle sticks, examinations, and long hospital stays.

Stella would benefit from squishy toys to support her ongoing physical and developmental progress. Her physical therapist recommended these toys as a fun, engaging way to strengthen her balance, hand-eye coordination, reaching, and overall motor skills. Due to Stella’s ongoing medical issues and frequent medical care, she has experienced some mild developmental delays, and her balance continues to be a work in progress. These squishy toys would allow her to practice standing, reaching, pulling, and maintaining her balance while playing in a safe and age-appropriate way.