Jessie's Top Sensory Play Picks

Hi! I’m Jessie, the Social Engagement Coordinator at Glo Pals and a sensory play enthusiast! As a mom to a neurodivergent 5-year-old who thrives on sensory stimulation—especially anything that lights up—I’ve curated my top picks for sensory seekers:

Meet Jessie - with an illustrated version of Jessie, our social media coordinator.

BEST FOR EASY PLAY

Pick-up pals + light-up cubes

Pick-Up Pals are a sensory play favorite in our home. We love using them in sand, slime, water, and more. For a quick, engaging activity, I simply add Glo Pals Light-Up Cubes to a bin of water with Pick-Up Pals, and it becomes an instant calming activity that keeps my son entertained for so long! It’s quick, easy, and full of tactile and visual stimulation—perfect for busy days!

Pick-Up Pals Sensory Tools with glowing Light-Up Cubes in the bath tub

BEST FOR ON-THE-GO

SENSORY PLAY JAR

A must-have for any sensory seeker! The Sensory Play Jar cycles through 9 mesmerizing colors, creating the ultimate sensory experience. What I love most is how customizable it is—fill it with small items tailored to your child’s interests or favorite colors, and you have a personalized sensory tool. Whether it’s used for quiet time in a calm-down corner or to keep your child entertained during a road trip, it’s a mess-free, sensory solution that travels with ease.

Light-Up Sensory Play Jars being played with by two kiddos at Christmas

BEST FOR BATH TIME

PARTY PAL CHARACTER + LIGHT-UP CUBES

Bath time game-changer! The cubes also cycle through 9 vibrant colors and are perfect for winding down before bed. We dim the lights, let the cubes work their magic in the bath, and it’s such a soothing, regulating way to transition into bedtime. My son loves using the Party Pal Character to stir up the bubbles, splash around, and have fun! The calming effects of the light-up Cubes + Character help my son regulate after a busy day and transition smoothly into bedtime.

Light-Up Calm Down Bath with Glo Pals Light-Up Cubes.

BEST FOR BED TIME

SENSORY PLAY JAR

This is my favorite calming combo! Watching the Fun Fillers swirl in the jar while it lights up is a great way to drift off to sleep. We love to pair it with a bedtime story and leave the sensory play jar on the nightstand. Once my son falls asleep I store the jar upside down on its lid so that the light goes out and preserves the battery!

Calm down story time before bed with Glo Pals Light-Up Sensory Play Jar.

LET'S PLAY!

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