Riverside Forest Sensory Muff

Do you remember summer walks or fishing trips by the river? Perhaps your loved one with dementia has similar memories, with the riverside forests and the moments spent there being part of her emotional memories. The Riverside Forest Sensory Muff provides a comforting and engaging experience for individuals, stimulating multiple senses and evoking cherished memories.

Key Features of the Sensory Muff

The riverside forest muff is knitted in a jacquard pattern from wool-polyamide yarn. Both the outside and inside of the muff have plenty of details to fidget with. The muff’s details also provide stimuli for other senses.

The outer side of the muff is decorated with crocheted birches with leaves and undergrowth. Under one birch trunk, a piece of a crinkling roasting bag is hidden. Additionally, the outer side has two juice bottle caps covered with crochet, inside which are rattling beads.

The inside of the muff has two pockets where you can hide

• a photo in a plastic sleeve
• a handkerchief with a drop of favorite perfume
• a favorite candy
• other surprises.

Additionally, the inside of the muff has crocheted spiral ribbons, bows, and a flower crocheted from velvet yarn.

Target Audience of the Sensory Muff

• Memory-Challenged Individuals: For those navigating Alzheimer’s or related conditions, the muff sparks recognition and soothes.
• People with Autism: The varied textures provide focus and comfort.
• Visually Impaired: The tactile details enhance their sensory experience.
• ADHD Warriors: Restless hands find purpose and calm.

Positive Impacts of the Sensory Muff

The riverside forest sensory muff provides activity for restless hands. It calms, gives joy and comfort, and brings back memories and activates. There is also research evidence of the positive effects of muffs.

The design of the riverside forest sensory muff takes into account different senses. It provides stimuli for touch, sight, and hearing. If a handkerchief with a drop of the recipient’s favorite perfume or essential oil, or something tasty, is placed in the inner pocket of the muff, it also provides stimuli for the sense of smell and taste. The muff is an advanced version of the fidget muff.

The riverside forest sensory muff is also a memory muff, with different sensory stimuli and the landscape of the muff bringing back memories. Sensory experiences and glimpses of familiar landscapes evoke emotional memories, which are our most lasting memories.

Uniqueness and Individuality of the Lanscape Sensory Muffs

The sensory muff can also be personalized, taking into account the emotional memories and interests of the recipient: What place/landscape is particularly dear to them, what season/places do they like, etc. You can also send a photo of the place you wish to be considered in the design of the muff. You can send the photo to anna-liisa(at)alisadesigns.fi.

Care and Cleaning instructions of the Sensory Muffs

• Cleaning the muff is essential to maintain its hygiene and longevity.
• The muff can be washed in the washing machine at 40°C/104°F. Place the muff in the laundry bag before putting it in the machine. Air dry afterward.

Gift Riverside Forest Sensory Muff—a tactile journey that soothes, engages, and celebrates uniqueness. The Riverside Forest Sensory Muff is not just a product; it’s an emotional connection.