5sensesKit
Sensory Tools & Weighted Fidgets
for Teens & Adults in NZ
An Online & Market-Based Sensory Shop
5sensesKit is a New Zealand–based sensory shop for teenagers and adults, specialising in weighted metal fidgets and calming sensory tools. We curate and import high-quality fidgets not readily available in NZ, designed to support focus, anxiety, and sensory regulation in an overstimulating world.
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Auckland-based customers can visit us at local markets to see, hold, and try our products in person for the full tactile experience. Our online store ships across New Zealand - with free NZ shipping on orders over $50* - and internationally.
Who 5sensesKit Is For
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Teens & adults with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or sensory needs
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Neurospicy folks who need discreet, functional tools
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Anyone who fidgets to focus, regulate, or reset​
When we were looking for sensory tools our daughter would actually use in public, we hit a wall. Everything available felt too juvenile, too flimsy, or not grounding enough... when she needed it most. What she really needed were weighted metal fidgets and high-quality sensory tools that felt good in her hands and helped her brain settle, and there simply wasn’t anything like that available in New Zealand.
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So we looked beyond NZ, sourcing suppliers who met our standards. As our range has grown, we’ve refined our focus on durability, weight, and tactile satisfaction - carefully curating tools that deliver the kind of sensory input neurospicy brains crave - offering discreet stimming, grounding, and calm for everyday life, while still being discreet enough for everyday use.
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But watch this space, we are working on our own range of 5sensesKit artisan products!
Why We Import Some Products
What Makes Our Fidgets Different
What Makes Our Sensory Tools Different
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Weighted metal fidgets for grounding
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Designed for adult hands (not the kiddie aisle)
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Satisfying sounds designed to provide calming sensory input and tactile feedback.
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Tried, tested, and actually used by real humans
We’re Bex & Chris, parents and founders of 5sensesKit, a New Zealand–based sensory shop specialising in weighted metal fidgets and sensory tools for teens and adults. Our journey began while supporting our neurodiverse teenager through anxiety and sensory overload, where we struggled to find effective, discreet sensory regulation tools that worked in everyday life.
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After years of trial and error, we founded 5sensesKit to help reduce sensory overload, support focus, and promote calm before things reach breaking point. Our curated range is designed for sensory processing needs, ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation, offering practical tools that can be used at home, school, work, or in public.
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Whether you’re a teen, parent, educator, or therapist, our mission is to provide high-quality sensory tools not readily available in New Zealand, empowering people to manage their sensory needs confidently and without shame. Sensory needs aren’t something to “fix” — they’re a natural part of how people experience the world, and the right tools can make everyday life more manageable.
5sensesKit
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How Does A 5sensesKit Work
Our bodies and brains are constantly processing sensory input - from the buzz of fluorescent lights, the texture of our clothes to the background noise we’re “supposed” to ignore. For neurospicy individuals (and honestly, a lot of us just trying to function), this flood of sensory data can be overwhelming, distracting, or even distressing.
That’s where 5sensesKit comes in.
By intentionally engaging specific senses in a calming, focused way, our kits encourage your brain to:
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Interrupt anxiety spirals by giving your brain something grounding to focus on.
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Soothe the nervous system through repetitive, regulating sensory input.
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Reclaim control in moments that feel chaotic or overstimulating.
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Support emotional regulation by building self-awareness and offering tools for self-soothing.
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Create safe rituals that help anchor you, especially in unpredictable environments.
This isn’t about fixing anyone. It’s about real tools for real people navigating a sensory-heavy world.
5-4-3-2-1 Method
This can be done by yourself... but our teen struggles to remember any tips and tricks when spiralling and having us calmly talking her through the steps is a great help.
Start with box breathing: Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold again for four. Repeat as needed to settle your nervous system.
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5 - Sight
Notice five objects of the same colour. Whether it’s blue, green, or purple—let your brain tune into the calm that comes from repetition and visual focus.
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4 - Touch
Feel 4 things near you
Use the fidget tools or heat/cool pack in your kit to focus on physical sensations and bring yourself back into your body.​
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3 - Sound
Name 3 things you can hear
Close your eyes and focus on the sounds around you. Use a fidget toy or snack to make noises to concentrate on.
Remember a good set of noise-cancelling earbuds / headphones will help if the sounds around you become overwhelming.
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2 - Smell
Identify 2 things you can smell
Add a drop of Clary Sage to your diffusing bracelet and let the calming aroma work its magic.
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1 - Taste
Taste the flavour of your snack
Focus on one flavour. Try a Jelly Belly bean, Tic Tac, or TNT Sour from your kit—something small but grounding.
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Repeat the process anytime you feel overwhelmed. The goal isn't perfection—it's presence.
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At 5sensesKit, we know that when anxiety hits, it's hard to think straight. Our kits are here to make grounding easier—with tactile, sensory-friendly tools you can rely on, anytime.