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:
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!
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.
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.
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!