Our Favorite Glow in the Dark Gifts For Kids

Light Up Their Lives With These Presents

Want a present for your child that really shines? Whether your toddler dreads the dark, or you have an older child who can’t resist any glowing temptation, this list offers plenty of suggestions. Find the perfect present to light up their nights during the darkest days in the northern hemisphere with these ideas.

Sports Balls: Extend their outdoor play time with balls that light up. You can get a variety of sports, from basketball to soccer, with this built-in glow feature. It makes the game even more fun when the ball glows, and increases the safety aspect as well. Kids will have no trouble spotting the ball even in low light conditions. 

Light Up Stuffed Animals: Give these soft buddies a squeeze to turn on the light. They make great companions all night long, thanks to their squishy bodies with no hard outer edges. Kids will enjoy the soft glow with multiple settings to keep them company all night and during the day, too.

Boon Glo Night Light: This nightlight powers the glow factor for three lightweight balls. Kids can remove the balls from the lamp, and enjoy the glow wherever they like. The base offers multiple different colors, with three spots to store the balls and suffuse them with light. The glow on each ball lasts about half an hour, while the light itself plugs in.

Tracing Pad: This pad comes with a built-in light to highlight their artistic abilities. It makes tracing a breeze for older kids expanding their drawing repertoire. Use the light to recreate their own spin on a favorite image from books and magazines. Or let it serve as extra illumination and a sturdy surface anytime they want to draw.

Glow in the Dark Magna-Tiles: Bring their magnet creations to new life in the dark with these glow tiles. The glowing effect comes in a set of 16 that includes all the basic shapes. These blocks work seamlessly with other magnetic sets. They also make it easier to see creations in the dark and avoid crashing them.

Turtle Night Light: This hard-shelled companion can join them overnight. Choose from three different light colors to project stars on the ceiling or walls and brighten even the darkest room. The lightweight animal runs on batteries and kids will have no trouble using the basic buttons to control the light and colors.

Glowing Squishy Slime Kit: This kit includes everything kids need to make their own glowing slime. Add the glow powder and mix to create the slime. Then store it in the included container, which can be decorated with the glow in the dark stickers to add their own personal touch. Expose the final product to light to charge it.