Ted Kangaroo, known for its premium, playful, sensory support solutions, announced a first-of-its-kind, patent-pending Sideways Rocker, developed in consultation with clinicians to help kids calm and regulate themselves with smooth side-to-side motions. Unlike other chairs that only allow for backward-forward rocking and products that allow for side-to-side movement but with open designs, the Sideways Rocker provides a secure, hug-like feel that supports soothing in motion. "Gentle lateral motion engages the vestibular system in a unique way that other products don't, while the soft, supportive foam seat delivers proprioceptive calm to help them feel more grounded—an active, playful way for kids to self-regulate," said Jacob Fisch, CEO and Founder of Ted Kangaroo.
The sensory Sideways Rocker is ideal for homes, classrooms and clinics, thanks to a durable vinyl shell, firm foam and a washable cover that zips into place.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Lateral Sensory Seating
- Side-to-side rocking designs signal a market shift toward motion-based products that combine vestibular stimulation with secure, calming furniture formats for children.
- Clinician-informed Play
- Products developed with therapeutic input are blurring the line between medical support and playful home goods, creating space for child-friendly regulation tools with everyday appeal.
- Washable Wellness Furniture
- Durable foam seating with zippered, cleanable covers reflects growing demand for sensory products suited to high-use environments such as classrooms, clinics and family homes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Pediatric Therapy
- Therapeutic care settings gain new potential from furniture that embeds proprioceptive and vestibular support into familiar seating experiences for self-regulation.
- Educational Furniture
- Classroom environments are becoming a fertile category for sensory-aware furniture that supports calm, focus and movement without requiring separate intervention spaces.
- Assistive Technology
- Adaptive product makers can find opportunity in soft, secure, patentable designs that make regulation support more approachable for children and caregivers.
