Reviews
Read real customer reviews and discover why families, carers and educators love our sensory play products and resources.
Absolutely love these letters - able to be used for both wet and dry play due to the material and the quality is lovely (as with all Inspire My Play items). I like that there's more than 1 of each letter and more vowels so we can actually use them to make a variety of words without buying more than 1 pack. My 3 year old loved our first tray with them - jelly phonics!
Hello Amy, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're so happy to hear that you are already finding fun ways to use your new letters - jelly phonics sounds delicious! Thank you for choosing Inspire My Play!
Playdough stamps, letter recognition, add them in sensory bins, display word of activities endless possibilities and easy to clean
Hello and thank you so much for your review of your new Spelling set! We're glad to hear that you're finding such a variety of uses for them already! Thanks for choosing our product, I wish you many more years of happy playtime with them!
Love that they are silicone so toddler can throw and play without me worrying. We have loved using these to make traffic lights!
Hello, thank you for your kind review of your new bricks. We're so glad to hear you and your toddler are enjoying them! The traffic light idea is so creative, we love it! Thank you for choosing our bricks :-)
I purchased this for my daughter’s first bday and she loves it! It’s a great size and the fact it has a lid is fab! We have tried a few activities using the cards and we’ve had tons of fun!
Hello again! Thank you for this review and for sending the lovely photo's! It's great to know that the PlayTRAY is doing it's job well and we're thrilled to see your fun activities! Thank you for your support and happy playing!
These cards are great for inspiration and ideas for using the tray! My little one loves it!
Hello! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that the Activity Cards have been a hit with your little one. We hope they continue to provide inspiration for your playtimes together! Happy playing!
Love the size and endless possibilities!
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the PlayTRAY and finding so many ways to play! I hope you continue to do so for many years to come!
5🌟 rating!!!
I recently purchased the tray and accessories from Inspire My Play, and I couldn't be happier with my decision! My little one, who is just 7 months old, has been having an absolute blast exploring and playing with it. The tray's size is perfect for little hands to access everything easily, making playtime an enjoyable experience for both of us.
The quality of the material is impressive—durable and easy to clean. I was initially concerned about food coloring staining, but I’m thrilled to report that it has held up beautifully! No stains in sight, which makes cleanup a breeze and keeps our play area looking great.
I bought the flashcards, they have been a game changer, providing us with endless ideas and inspiration for new activities. They've sparked creativity in our play sessions and kept things fresh and engaging!
We've even started documenting our fun adventures on our TikTok platform [Little Hands Discovery](https://www.tiktok.com/@littlehandsdiscovery?_t=ZN-8v0oiPAl7f4&_r=1), showcasing all the joy and learning we’re experiencing with Inspire My Play.
Overall, I highly recommend the tray and accessories for anyone looking to enhance their little one's playtime. It's been an amazing addition to our routine, and I can’t wait to explore more activities together. Thank you, Inspire My Play, for creating such a wonderful product! 🎉💖
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review, littlehandsdiscovery! We are thrilled to hear that the tray and accessories you chose have been such a hit with you and your little one and that you are finding it all easy to clean up afterwards! We hope our flashcards continue to bring new ideas to your playtime :-) Thank you for sharing your adventures here in your lovely pictures and videos and on TikTok, we love seeing our products in action! We appreciate your support and recommendation. Happy playing!
I really wanted to love everything about this order. We got the play tray, blocks, bricks and the activity cards. Some of the activity cards had great ideas, but many were activities that are very generic (tracing in salt, rice, soapy water). I was really hoping these would be more creative as we had done many of the activities before.
Also the texture of the bricks and blocks isn’t ideal for playing with sand (kinetic or regular) as it sticks to them and in order to get them clean you lose a bunch of sand in the process.
The tray seems great, the nonstick pads will be helpful. However I’m not sure I would justify the price for what it is.
Overall good quality products, but I don’t feel they are worth the money and a lot of this could be done with similar items.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The variety of activities in our cards is intentionally planned to cater to different preferences and ages. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements :-) Thank you for your valuable comments and we hope you continue to enjoy your PlayTRAY!
I have been scrolling the internet to find something adventurous and educational for my toddler to explore inside our home whilst I work from home, as she only goes to nursery once a week. I came across this amazing idea for bringing on toddler brain development and endless amounts of fun! We only received this yesterday (impressed, as it came next day). I set this not so messy tray up last night, suitable for carpet use today and my 14 month old is living her best life! She is so curious and inquisitive. Dying rice is super easy, as well as some DIY cutting and sticking which takes minutes! I super recommend this, along with all of the inspirational ideas you can explore on the website/activity cards and the ebook. If you have any queries, Louise is so lovely and helpful. Thank you again, we are very grateful you’ve fulfilled our expectations and I’m really impressed and so is my daughter!
Hi there! We are so happy to hear that your little one is enjoying our PlayTRAY! Our passion is in creating products that encourage and promote open ended sensory play and it is wonderful to know that we have met your expectations :-) Thank you so much for choosing our product and for your lovely feedback. Happy playing!
Can I say how thrilled I was to find this company that makes really safe products for kids. Amazon is dodgey for toys as they are mostly 3rd party private non traceable Chinese companies whose toys are toxic containing lead and all sorts. Not to mention alot of toys are pvc now adays ( also contain lead ) . I love these bricks, my son loves them and has so much fun with them. I'm coming back for a few other things when I get the chance. I will recommend to others. I've not checked these are cadium free but I would hope so.
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you and your son are enjoying our Mini Bricks. We take great care in ensuring that our products are safe and non-toxic for children to play with and we are proud to offer a trustworthy and reliable option. Thank you for recommending us to others, and we hope you will continue to shop with us in the future. As for your question, our Mini Bricks are indeed made without Cadmium. Thank you again for choosing our product. Happy playing!
Even after only a couple of weeks, this is more used and enjoyed than many of my 2.5 yo son's Christmas presents! Even my 5 month old baby loves to sit with him and put her hands in whatever we're doing. My son really engages with sensory play (and basically loves to make a huge mess) so having a dedicated and somewhat controlled outlet for that is fantastic. Also really pleased at how well it cleans up even when using a lot of food colouring.
Overall a really versatile toy and one I can see us enjoying as a family for many years to come.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your son and baby girl are both enjoying The PlayTRAY. We designed it for longevity and to stand up well against all messy play so I'm really pleased to hear how much use you are getting out of it already and that you are finding it cleans up well! Thank you for choosing The PlayTRAY for your young family!
I was SO exited about this tray u can’t even tell you. First I got two trays and idea cards and then before my guts had even used the trays (it was for Xmas) I splurged and got all of the tools and idea cards. I am a bit of a clean freak but sensory play is so important so the idea of keeping it contained and being able to clean it easily after was enough to have me sold. I followed their insta page and have been doing several setups a week ranging from simple to quite the serious setups. I’ve loved it, the girls have loved it. Earlier today I didn’t have much time to I set up a set from their Instagram page which was just metallic paint mixed in water. My daughter played with it making up all sorts of scenarios for about 90 minutes. Once she was done I immediately cleared it away and to my horror the tay is completely stained. Bleach, cuff, all sorts of sprays and nothing will take it out. It was their own idea setup and my chairs or table were all easily cleaned (also white) but the trays won’t budge. They look awful and I’m so upset at the money spent on them for them to be unusable only a month into using them. I really can’t get over how devastated I am that this has happened.
Hi there,
Thank you for treaching out to us. I am so sorry to hear about your experience with the tray staining.
I can see from your lovely photo's and from your original 5* review how much you have all been enjoying the PlayTRAY up until that point and completely understand how disappointing and frustrating this must be for you, especially after investing in the additional tools and idea cards, and I want to reassure you that your tray is not faulty.
The additives and materials used in the tray are tried and tested to handle messy play but it’s always possible that certain substances may cause some staining.
It is impossible to predict which products will cause a stain as there as are so many similar looking products available to buy, all with their own set of ingredients and even paints that claim to be washable can stain if not well diluted, we also can not predict how long a product might be left in the tray, but generally speaking, your tray has been carefully designed, heavily tested and proven to be able to withstand permanent stains from messy play.
While this is not a sign of a defect, we completely understand how frustrating it can be to be faced with a stain in your lovely white tray!
To help with cleaning stubborn stains, we recommend a good scrub using The Pink Stuff cleaning paste, we have incurred many stains over the years with our activities and so far it has never let us down!
I want to ensure that you and your daughters can continue to enjoy the tray without worry, so I have included this link to our FAQ’s section where you can find our full care instructions: https://inspiremyplay.com/pages/faqs
I really hope this helps! Please reach out to our customer service team via hello@inspiremyplay.com if you have any further quesitons and we will do our best to help you out.
Best wishes, Louise.
I recently purchased this PlayTRAY and couldn't be happier! I look after some wonderful little ones, and I needed something versatile for sensory and messy play that I could easily transport.
It comes with a large tray and a lid that doubles as a shallow tray, which is super convenient. The removable compartments make organizing different materials and activities a breeze, and it’s so easy to clean. Despite being spacious enough for various setups, it’s not overly bulky, making it ideal for moving between my different locations.
I've only used it twice so far, but I’m already in love. I can’t wait to set up more fun and creative activities for the kids. This tray is a must-have for anyone working with children or looking for a way to contain messy play in a manageable, portable way!
Thank you so much for your detailed review of our PlayTRAY :-) It's wonderful to hear that it has been a hit with the little ones you take care of - what lucky little people to have access to the resources in your pictures! We designed it with versatility and easy cleaning in mind, so we're delighted to know that it has met your expectations. We hope it continues to make your job easier and even more fun. Happy playing!
I honestly love this tray and the dividers. It's gotten so much more use than my Ikea flisat boards and trays. Also because the shape is round, it allows all my kids to sit around and play equally.
Hello and thank you so much for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear that you love the PlayTRAY! It was inspired by 3 young siblings, so it's great to know that it's getting a lot of use in your home too! We agree, the round shape is perfect for bringing everyone together to play and bond. We hope you continue to enjoy our product and make lots of happy memories :-)
The play tray is ingenious - so simple but amazing quality, really well made with clever accessories. We have four children from 6 months to 9 years old and they all love it, from sensory set ups for the younger two to the science experiments for the older ones. We also plan on using ours at birthday parties to serve food in as the compartments are just the right size for sharing! I cannot recommend this product more highly!
Hi! Thank you so much for reviewing the PlayTRAY and accessories! It's brilliant to hear that they are serving a purpose across such a wide age range and hopefully this continues for a long while to come! The snack tray idea is great, we do this often at home and it is always a hit! I hope you ave lots of fun with it too!
These bricks are incredible. They are so versatile. I had been looking for something similar for a while and couldn’t believe my luck when I stumbled across these. We have so much fun building roads, buildings towers etc. My construction mad little boy adores these and they’re so safe and durable. Thank you Inspire My Play; absolutely brilliant!
Hi, thank you so, so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear they have landed well with your little construction engineer! I hope they continue to help his imagination come to life for a long time to come! Thanks for sharing the pictures, what a cool way to play!
These bricks are just perfect for construction play with toddlers through to grown ups! They are a good size for small hands and work well with widely available construction vehicles.
They feel solid and robust enough that I'm confident they will last a really long time but they are lightweight and flexible enough that I don't need to worry about pinched fingers or walls being knocked down over little arms.
I am so glad I waited for these to come back into stock and can't wait to try them out in the garden, at the beach, in the bath... Knowing they can be cleaned off in the dishwasher afterwards, just perfect.
Hello and thank you so much for your detailed review! We really appreciate you taking the time to write it and share your wonderful pirctures. I'm thrilled that you are seeing so much opportunity for play with our bricks and blocks and hope you continue to do so for a long time. Best wishes, Louise.
Excellent for all ages, great that they can be used in wet play and not get damaged and the size of them are perfect
Many thanks to you for reviewing these bricks! We were extremely excited to launch them and it is wonderful to hear that they are being enjoyed in different ways, just as we hoped they would be! I wish you many more happy playtime's using them. Best wishes, Louise.
Excellent for all ages, great that they can be used in wet play and not get damaged and the size of them are perfect
How exciting to receive our first review for our new blocks! I am thrilled that you are happy with them and already finding lots of ways to play! Thank you very much for taking the time to review them, it really is appreciated!
Such a great resource to have.
Just love coming up with new idea for sensory play with my son and keeping the play to one area.
Hello Lynette, we really appreciate your review, thank you! What lovely words. We are so pleased to hear about all the fun you are having with your Son, and hope that you both continue to love your sensory play using your PlayTRAY :)
These resources are fantastic, great quality with so many different uses. Keeps my 15 month old entertained with so many possibilities.
Hi Emma, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! Brilliant to hear your 15month old is enjoying their sensory play! If you need any more inspiration do check out our Blog on our website :)
We have had such a lot of fun since buying the play tray. My daughter loves making dinosaur Zoo’s, playing with animals and choosing if they live on the land sea or snow. We’ve made swamps and oceans. With lots more to come.
It’s made me feel more creative too, and helps me think about topics to talk about while watching her play. It’s great quality, toddler proof and wipes down easily. I can recommend!
Wow thank you for such a lovely review Kate! Wonderful to hear that your daughter has really enjoyed using the playTRAY and that you are enjoying getting creative too! We love to hear that you would reccomend us too! Happy PlayTRAYing! :)
As a nursery school director I am always on the lookout for quality products for my classrooms and these products are sensational! I bought a whole set up to try out with my 3 year old grandson and I am beyond happy! I will be getting items for my classrooms as well!
Hello Ann, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to leave a review for us. It is wonderful to hear that you are happy with your products! We'd love to see them in action in your classroom! In the meantime we hope your grandson continues to love playing with them :) Thanks again :)
So well made and thoughtfully made! I can tell this will have longevity in our playtime. 💕
Hi Judy, thank you so much for your lovely review. We pride ourselves in the high quality of our products, so we are really pleased that you think this is well made! Thanks again and happy PlayTRAYing! :)
As a mum that loves gadgets and gizmos, I'm blown away with this sensory playTray. I had bought the silicone inserts on their own via amazon over 2 years ago, and I finally took the leap and bout the PlayTray. Now I was expecting something slightly bigger initially and it does seem expensive, but once you add in the 6 trays, silicone on the base of the tray on the back of the lid, on the seal of the lid, it has all the added "extras" making it in my own opinion worth every penny. It has given this mum who lack imagination a simple tool that's easy to make it up when you have this tray and the cards, I've even found it easier exploring my own ideas now with the easy base with these cards and separation tools like each segment. I DO NOT recommend pompoms and chia seed jelly (MY own failed concoction LOL). anyone who hasnt got much space, lacks imagination or just needs something to keep their little ones entertained I will without a doubt recommend the PLAYTRAY, Tray Inserts and PlayCards!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Fleur! And thank you for your very kind words. We LOVE that you would reccomend us, and we are so pleased that you feel that this tool has opened up sensory play for you. We have a feeling you had it in you all along! If you need any ideas or advice feel free to get in touch, or checkout the website :)