Whoa! The first post on Best Sensory Toys, let’s go! We’re thrilled to kick things off with a review of a fun and fascinating sensory toy, GooToobz. Let’s dive into the glittery goodness and see how we like it.
Meet GooToobz: the colorful, non-toxic, squeezable sensation
When I first saw a GooToob, I thought it was one of those fancy silicone pastry bags used for cake decorating. You know, the kind that you see in baking shows, filled with colorful icing and magical yumminess. I was ready to squeeze out some frosting when I realized this wasn’t going to help me decorate a cake! While a pastry bag is fun in its own way, this review is all about the GooToobz and its surprisingly satisfying sensory experience!
Sky Castle touts a “triple sensory experience” where you can HEAR the audible sound of the beads flowing through the maze, FEEL the squish of the gel being pumped in your hands and SEE the mesmerizing glitter goo flow through the all of the channels! But does it live up to its glittering reputation?
Emily’s first GooToobz impressions
Emily couldn’t wait to try out the GooToobz. Her excitement was contagious as she grabbed at the package before we could get it open. “Give me, give me! I want to squeeze!” turned into a fit of giggles scampering down the hall. “Daddy come, look! It’s like your controller, but so satisfying!” Hearing Emily say the word satisfying amused me a bit more than it should have because we’ve been talking a lot lately about how certain things, like mowing the lawn, are oddly satisfying. We don’t even have the controller version, but that’s where her imagination went with it! It didn’t take long before she was adding her own noises to the soothing sound of squeezes for quite the symphony of giggles, glitter and bouncing beads.
Perfect sensory toy for stimming on the go
One of the first things Amanda and I noticed was how portable the GooToobz are. Despite being a collection fluid-filled tubes, they lay pretty flat making them the perfect fit for a seat pocket close to the car seat. Need a quick distraction during a long drive? Reach for the pocket, make the handoff and let the glittery chaos begin!
The good, the glitter and the quick fix
Now, let’s be honest. While GooToobz are a lot of fun, it might not be the toy your child seeks out every day. It’s great for a quick distraction and a dose of sensory input, but Emily probably won’t be chasing after it on a daily basis. Think of it as a sparkly sidekick that gives you a few extra minutes to figure out your next heroic quest.
Final thoughts and glittery takeaways, buy it
If you’re looking for a whimsical, colorful, non-toxic, squeezable and soothing toy that brings a short burst of sparkle and joy to your child’s day, then buy it! It might not be a staple, but it’s certainly a fun addition to any sensory toy collection. And for the moments when a constructive stim is needed quickly and cleanly, GooToobz could be just the thing to calm your child’s nerves.
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We hope you enjoyed our first review! Stay tuned for more adventures in sensory play, where we explore the best toys to help you and your child learn, play and thrive.