The TFH Swaying Banana Leaf Chair is shaped like a leaf for a reason. The broad, full-length profile cradles the entire body - from shoulders to feet - so that whoever settles into it is supported from every angle rather than perched or gripped. Once suspended and in motion, the gentle, consistent sway it produces is precisely the kind of vestibular input that the nervous system uses to regulate, settle, and calm. This is a sensory swing built for every child and adult who needs a place to come back to themselves - available across North America from The Sensory Supply.
The chair hangs from a ceiling mount or from a dedicated TFH stand, both options available separately. Two stand options are compatible: the TFH L Shape Corner Stand for Swaying Banana Leaf Chair and the TFH T Shape Stand for Swaying Banana Leaf Chair, each available from The Sensory Supply. A 14" chain is included for ceiling suspension. At 65" long, the chair accommodates children and adults alike.
The vestibular system governs the body's sense of balance, spatial orientation, and movement. For people who are overstimulated - overwhelmed by sensory input in their environment - access to controlled, gentle vestibular input through swaying or rocking is one of the most reliable pathways back to calm. The leaf chair's slow arc is deliberately non-disorienting: it is not the fast, rotational input of a spin toy or the unpredictable motion of a net swing. It is gentle, predictable, and controllable - the user can choose to sway by shifting their weight, or simply rest in the stillness of the suspended seat and allow the residual motion to settle them naturally.
Occupational therapists use swinging equipment like the TFH Swaying Banana Leaf Chair as a cornerstone of sensory diets for individuals who benefit from calming vestibular input as part of a planned sensory regulation strategy. It is equally valuable as a freestanding calm-down tool in sensory rooms, calm corners, and dedicated relaxation spaces in schools and clinics.
The full-body cradle design also provides a gentle proprioceptive effect - the padded vinyl surface makes contact with a larger surface area of the body than a seat or net swing, delivering soft, sustained pressure input that complements the vestibular component of the sway experience.
The chair is as relevant for a teenager who needs to decompress after a school day as it is for a three-year-old finding their sensory footing, or for an adult in a residential or palliative care setting for whom calm and comfort are the primary goals. This range of application - and the durability to match it - is what justifies the investment in a piece of clinical-grade sensory equipment.
Free shipping Canada-wide excluding remote locations & territories. The Sensory Supply covers any applicable duties fees so you don't have to - guaranteed.
View our full shipping policy here.
Easy returns/exchanges within 5 days from delivery date, just pay return shipping! All products must be brand new, and in an unused condition with their original packaging intact. No restocking fees.
Returns on this product are valid for store credit only and soley on TFH branded products.
Note that for hygienic reasons, TFH Ball Pools/Pits and personal-use items such as Sensory Kits are non-returnable.
View our full return policy here.
1 Year manufacturer warranty from manufacturer defects in materials and
workmanship to the original purchaser with proof of purchase.
Warranty does not apply to products that are damaged resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper application, or modification, by persons not authorized by the manufacturer.
A percentage of proceeds from this product are donated directly to Autism Canada. Thanks for contributing!
The TFH Swaying Banana Leaf Chair is shaped like a leaf for a reason. The broad, full-length profile cradles the entire body - from shoulders to feet - so that whoever settles into it is supported from every angle rather than perched or gripped. Once suspended and in motion, the gentle, consistent sway it produces is precisely the kind of vestibular input that the nervous system uses to regulate, settle, and calm. This is a sensory swing built for every child and adult who needs a place to come back to themselves - available across North America from The Sensory Supply.
The chair hangs from a ceiling mount or from a dedicated TFH stand, both options available separately. Two stand options are compatible: the TFH L Shape Corner Stand for Swaying Banana Leaf Chair and the TFH T Shape Stand for Swaying Banana Leaf Chair, each available from The Sensory Supply. A 14" chain is included for ceiling suspension. At 65" long, the chair accommodates children and adults alike.
The vestibular system governs the body's sense of balance, spatial orientation, and movement. For people who are overstimulated - overwhelmed by sensory input in their environment - access to controlled, gentle vestibular input through swaying or rocking is one of the most reliable pathways back to calm. The leaf chair's slow arc is deliberately non-disorienting: it is not the fast, rotational input of a spin toy or the unpredictable motion of a net swing. It is gentle, predictable, and controllable - the user can choose to sway by shifting their weight, or simply rest in the stillness of the suspended seat and allow the residual motion to settle them naturally.
Occupational therapists use swinging equipment like the TFH Swaying Banana Leaf Chair as a cornerstone of sensory diets for individuals who benefit from calming vestibular input as part of a planned sensory regulation strategy. It is equally valuable as a freestanding calm-down tool in sensory rooms, calm corners, and dedicated relaxation spaces in schools and clinics.
The full-body cradle design also provides a gentle proprioceptive effect - the padded vinyl surface makes contact with a larger surface area of the body than a seat or net swing, delivering soft, sustained pressure input that complements the vestibular component of the sway experience.
The chair is as relevant for a teenager who needs to decompress after a school day as it is for a three-year-old finding their sensory footing, or for an adult in a residential or palliative care setting for whom calm and comfort are the primary goals. This range of application - and the durability to match it - is what justifies the investment in a piece of clinical-grade sensory equipment.
Free shipping Canada-wide excluding remote locations & territories. The Sensory Supply covers any applicable duties fees so you don't have to - guaranteed.
View our full shipping policy here.
Easy returns/exchanges within 5 days from delivery date, just pay return shipping! All products must be brand new, and in an unused condition with their original packaging intact. No restocking fees.
Returns on this product are valid for store credit only and soley on TFH branded products.
Note that for hygienic reasons, TFH Ball Pools/Pits and personal-use items such as Sensory Kits are non-returnable.
View our full return policy here.
1 Year manufacturer warranty from manufacturer defects in materials and
workmanship to the original purchaser with proof of purchase.
Warranty does not apply to products that are damaged resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper application, or modification, by persons not authorized by the manufacturer.
A percentage of proceeds from this product are donated directly to Autism Canada. Thanks for contributing!
