Neurospicy Kidz

15/08/2026

🎁 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎁

​Thanks to our awesome friends at Lollipops Bayswater, we’re giving away a fun-packed gift basket to one lucky shopper! (Valued at $117!)

​What’s inside?
​🎟️ 1x FREE Family Entry Pass
​🧸 2x Jelly Hops Squish Toys
​➕ Plus even more goodies!

​How to Enter:
Simply spend $25 or more in-store to throw your name in the draw!

​📅 Winner Announced: Monday, August 31st right here on our socials.

​In-store purchases only. Good luck! 🤞✨

15/08/2026

Spiky, squishy, or smooth? There’s real science behind why your child prefers certain sensory textures! 🔬

Welcome to Part 3 of our series! Today we’re looking at Point 3: Tactile & Proprioceptive Feedback (Sensory Input).

Our nervous system starts developing before birth, responding to movement, sound, and touch.

Throughout life, sensory input shapes how we regulate our bodies.
Just like a muscle, we can train our nervous system to self-regulate through specific sensory inputs:

💆Proprioceptive Input (Deep Pressure):
Squeezing, pulling, stretching, or popping activates our muscles and joints. This provides deep pressure input—much like a firm hug—grounding the body and bringing the nervous system back to a calm state.

✋ Tactile Input (Touch):
- Smooth worry stones or soft textures provide soothing touch sensations that calm an overloaded brain.
- Spiky or high-textured items offer a quick, stimulating “wake-up” call to bring body awareness back to the present moment.

✨ The Takeaway:
One of the best ways to build self-regulation skills is through sensory play—discovering what inputs feel good and what don’t.

Next time you see a fidget toy, remember: it’s not a “distraction item”—it’s a regulation supertool! 🦸‍♀️

14/08/2026

Ever wonder why some people click a pen or tap their foot while working super hard? 🖋️

Welcome to Part 2 of our sensory regulation series! Today we’re diving into Point 2: Distracting the Overpowered Brain.

Did you know that a single task—like listening or reading—rarely uses 100% of our brain’s attentional capacity?
So what happens to that extra brain power? 💡

We call it ‘floating attention.’ It operates in the background to keep us aware of our surroundings. But in everyday situations, this floating attention can easily get hijacked by external distractions, overthinking, or daydreaming!

🧠 How fidgeting saves the day:
Fidgeting—especially with repetitive movements—gives that extra bit of attention a harmless task to focus on without taking away from the main activity.

By keeping that floating attention occupied with a fidget tool, the rest of the mind can stay 100% engaged on the task at hand!

💭What’s your go-to fidget when you’re trying to focus? Pen clicking, hair twirling, or a dedicated fidget tool?

13/08/2026

Why does fidgeting actually help us concentrate? 🤔

Ever wondered why an Occupational Therapist (OT) recommends fidget tools, or why kids naturally reach for squishy or spiky toys?

Fidgeting isn’t a distraction—it’s a self-regulation tool that tunes the brain for optimal learning and focus!

Let’s break down Point 1: The ‘Green Zone’ (aka The Goldilocks Zone).

Our brain functions best when we’re not running too fast (overwhelmed) and not running too slow (bored)... we want to be just right.

🐌 When running ‘too slow’:
Ever caught your mind wandering in a long meeting, or watched a child struggle to sit still in class? The brain needs micro-movements to wake up! Fidgets like clickers, spinners, and quick-rebound squeezes give the instant feedback the brain needs to boost alertness.

🐆When running ‘too fast’:
When sensory overload hits and everything feels out of control, repetitive movement provides grounding stability. Tools like liquid timers, slow-rebound squeeze toys, and spiky textures help filter out noise and calm the nervous system.

Does your child run ‘too fast’ or ‘too slow’ when trying to focus? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we talk about the “Overpowered Brain”!

28/06/2026

Come down to Swan Settlers markets and say hi 👋

Lots to see and do this afternoon 😀

18/06/2026

🌶Have you met Neurospicy Kidz 🌶

​Perth’s ONLY hands-on sensory and neurodivergent support store, located right in the heart of the Swan Valley!

​We know how hard it can be to buy sensory tools online without knowing if they'll actually work for you or your family. That’s why we created a space where you can PLAY, TOUCH, and TRY everything before you buy, ensuring you find the perfect match. 🥰

​Why shop with us?
🌶Tried & Tested: We’ve hand-picked a collection of support items you actually need and will use. Everything is tested to ensure it can withstand the trials of a neurospicy household!
🌶​Lived Experience: Our team gets it. We are neurospicy ourselves or are raising neurospicy kids. We are always up for a chat, love hearing your stories, and adore networking with other neurodivergent businesses!
🌶​Something for Everyone: From NeeDoh, fidget spinners, and pencil grips to body socks and visual timers—we’ve got the supports to help you navigate your day.

​📍 Where to find us:
​In-Person: Head down to the Swan Settlers Market every Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday Mondays!
​Online 24/7: Browse from the comfort of home at www.neurospicykidz.com.au

​"Support products for Neurodivergent people at accessible prices."

Neurospicy Kidz

25/05/2026

Family Fun Day with Neurospicy Kidz! 🎨🌶️

Join us this Monday, 1st June, at Swan Settlers Market for a colorful, hands-on day of fun designed especially for little ones.

​Whether they love getting messy, exploring, or hunting for treasure, we’ve got something for every child!

​🕒 Event Schedule & Highlights
​10am – 12pm (Sensory-Friendly Hours): A calmer, quieter, and inclusive space tailored specifically for neurodivergent children to explore comfortably embracing natural lighting, noise reducing earmuffs to borrow and we will also turn off the speakers in the function hall!

​🌟 Mobility & Accessibility: We want every child to join in on the fun! If your little one has specific mobility requirements, please send us a DM on socials ahead of time. We’d love to chat and arrange alternative messy play options tailored just for them!

​12pm – 3pm (⚡ SPECIAL FEATURE): Dive into our GIANT OOBLECK PIT! 🧪

⚠️THIS WILL BE VERY MESSY SO PACK A CHANGE OF CLOTHES IF YOU WISH TO JUMP IN!!!⚠️

Huge thanks to our awesome friends at Let's Get Messy for making this happen!

​🎨 Activities All Day Long
​Grab your Scavenger Hunt sheet and search, explore, and discover your way through all our amazing stations:
​🟢 FREE Messy Play & oobleck Pit (10am – 3pm)
​🖌️ FREE Art Corner - Make a Pet Rock!
​🫧 FREE Bubbles
​🎈 FREE Balloons
​🎭 FREE Face Painting (11am – 2pm)

Dont forget to bring your completed scavenger hunt sheets back to the Neurospicy Kidz shop for your FREE gift thanks to Bayswater Lollipops !! (First 30 scavenger hunts)

​🍔 For the Grown-Ups
​While the kids dive into the fun, adults can sit back, relax, and enjoy the market vibes:
​🎶 Live Music from 12pm – 2pm
​🛍️ Plenty of local food & shopping options throughout the markets!

​📍 The Details
​Cost: 🆓 FREE ENTRY!
​Location: Swan Settlers Market, 124 Lennard St Herne Hill

​Make a day of it this long weekend. Eat. Drink. Shop. Play. See you there! 👋✨

17/05/2026

NEW!! Noise reducing Earbuds
$24.00!

26dB noise reduction🤫
Audiologist approved ✅️
4 sizes included 📏
4 colours to choose from 🎨

Head on down in-store to find your pair!

Check out Neurospicy Kidz’s video.

09/05/2026

Ever feel like your child is struggling to just "sit still and listen"

We often focus on the "roof" of the house—things like behavior, academics, and social skills.
But just like a real house, you can’t have a sturdy roof without a solid foundation.

​In child development, that foundation is the Sensory System. If a child is feeling overwhelmed or sensory-seeking, that foundation becomes "wobbly," making it nearly impossible for the rest of the house to stay up.

​At Neurospicy Kidz, we don't just provide "toys".
We provide tools designed to help the nervous system reach a "Just Right" state.

When the body feels safe and steady, the brain is finally free to learn!

www.neurospicykidz.com.au

07/05/2026

I made myself get out of the house and have a break from my usual routine of work and kids therapy appointments.... Even in the most peaceful moments my need to move, fidget or make random noises is overwhelming.

Sometimes the most challenging thing about being away from my 'safe place' is the constant judgement and comments

"Can't you just sit still and enjoy this moment"
"Stop twitching your leg"
"Dont touch that"
"Stop yelling im right beside you"

Why does sitting quiet and still = enjoyment ?