As Lego launches braille bricks, here’s 11 toys for children who are blind or visually impaired

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery These bright blocks are a mix of texture and sound to engage their senses They’re small but stimulating and will also help younger children strengthen their hand-eye coordination and small finger movements. open image in gallery These stackable bricks are an easy way to help aid at-home maths lessons They make a distinct click sound when slotted together too, so children won’t just be reliant on sight to play with them. open image in gallery Use these blocks to teach them braille, which will be an essential way to navigate through everyday situations as they get older Made from wood and painted using non-toxic ink, they’re an excellent way to help kids get to grips with learning letters one at a time. open image in gallery This lifelike dog can help adjust kids with sight loss and to having a guide dog later on in life Having a guide dog may be something in their future so one way to get them accustomed to being around an animal is with a toy such as this Melissa and Doug yellow lab plush.