The Spinning Balance Seat is a high-quality, movement-rich resource designed to help children build balance, coordination, core strength, and confidence through play. Loved by educators, OTs, and early learning centres, this robust spinning seat supports essential vestibular development while giving children a fun and engaging way to explore movement safely.
Crafted from solid, moulded plastic and mounted on a sturdy steel disc, the seat rotates smoothly thanks to a premium dual ball-bearing system. A slightly angled seat encourages natural propulsion as children shift their weight or push off with their feet, while the thick rim provides a secure grip for added stability. The solid metal base with rubber feet ensures the seat stays firmly in place on indoor surfaces.
This spinning balance tool offers purposeful sensory input, promotes motor planning, and integrates seamlessly into early learning environments, therapy rooms, and active play spaces.
Key Educational Benefits
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Supports vestibular development: Gentle spinning helps strengthen the inner ear and improves balance and movement control.
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Builds core strength: Children naturally engage abdominal and back muscles as they stabilise and rotate.
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Enhances coordination and spatial awareness: Encourages body-awareness skills essential for everyday movement.
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Promotes sensory exploration: Provides calming or alerting vestibular input depending on how it’s used.
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Encourages self-directed movement play: Children can control the speed and direction, supporting confidence and autonomy.
Ideas for Classroom & Therapy Use
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Balance challenges: Invite children to spin, slow down, and stop with control to develop motor planning.
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Sensory regulation activities: Use spinning to provide vestibular input during sensory circuits or calm-down routines.
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Group-turn-taking games: Build social skills by incorporating the seat into structured play sessions.
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Movement stations: Add it to gross motor circuits to diversify physical play and strengthen postural muscles.
Safety & Product Details
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Age Recommendation: 3+ years
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Seat Diameter: 64 cm
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Max User Weight: 50 kg
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Safety Features: Solid metal base, rubber feet for stability, secure seat edge
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Use: Indoor use only
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Supervision: Adult supervision required. Not suitable for children under 3.
Shipping Notes
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Bulky item surcharge: A flat $20 bulky shipping charge will apply at checkout.
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Shipped directly from supplier: This item will arrive separately from any other products in your order.
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Australian orders only: This product cannot be shipped outside Australia.
