If your kid hasn’t asked for a packet of Crayolas Globbles then you are one lucky Mumma or Pappa. These sticky balls of goo are becoming the latest craze in schools (those that are open) and homes. So what are they?
Crayola Globbles are aimed to allow kids tactile fun by squishing & fidgeting with the sticky ball. The ball is sticky, but does not leave a residue, or at least not one that my naked eye could see. Having said that though after they become dirty, yes they do become dirty because if your child is like mine, they will attempt to roll it, squish it and stick it to anything and everything in the house including his sister and the dog. To “clean” the balls you simply wash with warm water, now if your a child of the 80’s then this is a probably sounding very familiar. Remember those sticky hands
or the sticky rollers
on the home shopping channel that will pick up ANYTHING of your lounge or suit jacket? These are in my opinion the same concept, except they are a ball and smaller and of course according to my kids “totally new and awesome concept”.
Now, before you buy them I do have some issues with these things! Choking hazards of course. They are aimed at 4+ and you need to make sure your kid doesn’t decide to see if it sticks to there tongue or squish in there mouth. Also pets, Our dog thought it was a toy and even though they are non-toxic and eating one would be okay, eating a whole one could be dire.
So if you are buying them for your child, make sure they are responsible enough to understand the dangers of small balls.
I believe they make a wonderful sensory toy for children who need sensory stimulation, they can be squished, stretched and squeezed, like a junior-sized stress ball if you will.
There are some generic branded ones out there too, but I don’t see any warning for toxicity so maybe stay away from those.
