Mixed Emotions Hide Inside Putty

A stretchy, squishable sensory putty with a hidden search-and-find challenge for curious hands and minds.

The Mixed Emotions Hide Inside Thinking Putty combines satisfying tactile play with a visual search-and-find activity.

Hidden amongst a collection of smiling faces are six unique pieces featuring different expressions, waiting to be discovered. Stretch, fold, squeeze and manipulate the putty to find them, then mix everything back together and start searching again.

Made by Crazy Aaron's, Thinking Putty has a unique texture that can be stretched, moulded, bounced, torn and popped. It provides a variety of tactile experiences, whether you prefer slow, repetitive movements or more active hands-on play.

The hidden pieces add another layer of engagement, offering a playful challenge that combines tactile exploration, visual searching and fine motor activity.

Non-toxic, reusable and designed not to dry out, Thinking Putty is suitable for sensory exploration and open-ended play for children and adults, subject to the recommended age guidance.

Why we chose it

• Stretchy, mouldable sensory putty offering a variety of tactile experiences

• Six unique hidden pieces to discover amongst the smiling faces

• Combines tactile play and visual searching for an additional layer of engagement

• Can be stretched, squished, folded, torn, bounced and popped

• Encourages hand and finger movement through squeezing and manipulation

• Offers opportunities for repetitive, hands-on sensory exploration

• Non-toxic formula

• Won't dry out, allowing for repeated use

• Doesn't leave a sticky or slippery residue on fingers

• Suitable for open-ended sensory play and search-and-find activities

When might Thinking Putty be useful?

Some people enjoy having something to stretch, squeeze or manipulate while thinking, listening or taking a break.

Others enjoy the texture itself, the repetitive movements or the satisfaction of searching for and discovering hidden objects.

Mixed Emotions Hide Inside may be enjoyable during:

• Sensory breaks

• Quiet, hands-on activities

• Waiting or downtime

• Listening or concentration activities

• Times when tactile input feels satisfying

• Visual search-and-find games

• Fine motor play and exploration

• Open-ended play without a specific goal

There isn't one correct way to use Thinking Putty. Some people may enjoy slowly stretching and folding it, while others prefer squeezing, popping or searching for the hidden pieces.

More than just a sensory putty

The Hide Inside collection adds an interactive discovery activity to the familiar experience of manipulating putty.

In Mixed Emotions, a collection of smiling faces conceals six unique pieces with different expressions.

Stretching and moving the putty changes where the pieces sit, allowing them to be uncovered through visual searching and hands-on exploration.

Once you've found them all, simply mix them back into the putty and start again.

The combination of tactile and visual engagement offers different ways to enjoy the same product, without requiring a particular outcome or way of playing.

Product details

• Brand: Crazy Aaron's

• Product: Mixed Emotions Hide Inside Thinking Putty

• Collection: Hide Inside

• Sensory experience: Tactile manipulation and visual searching

• Hidden pieces: Six unique pieces

• Stretchable, mouldable and squeezable putty

• Can be bounced, torn and popped

• Non-toxic

• Won't dry out

• Doesn't leave a sticky or slippery residue on fingers

• Reusable sensory play product

Care & safety

Store Thinking Putty in its container when not in use.

Avoid contact with hair, clothing, carpets and other fabrics, as putty may be difficult to remove.

Contains small hidden pieces. Follow the age recommendations and safety instructions on the product packaging. Not suitable for individuals who may place the putty or its components in their mouths.

Do not eat or chew the putty.

ND-affirming note

Fidgeting, squeezing, stretching and manipulating objects can be enjoyable ways of accessing sensory input.

Some people find repetitive tactile movements comforting or satisfying. Others enjoy having something to keep their hands occupied, or simply like exploring how different materials feel and move.

Sensory play doesn't need to improve concentration, reduce anxiety or achieve a particular outcome to be worthwhile.

Sometimes stretching, squishing and discovering something hidden is reason enough.