The Fat Brain Toys Dimpl is a simple, tactile sensory toy that gives busy little fingers something satisfying to do. Five vibrant silicone bubbles in different sizes and colours are built into a sturdy ABS plastic frame — push a bubble all the way in and it pops through to the other side, then flip it over and do it all again. There's no right or wrong way to play, which is exactly why babies and toddlers keep coming back to it.
It's a great fit if you're looking for an easy-to-hold, screen-free toy for poking, pressing and repeating. The push-and-pop action invites cause-and-effect play and fine motor practice, while the mix of colours and sizes gives little ones plenty to look at and explore. Light and flat, it slips easily into a nappy bag, making it handy for the pram, the car or keeping hands occupied while you're out and about.
How it works
- Push and pop: Each silicone bubble presses all the way through the frame to the opposite side, so there's an immediate, repeatable result to every poke.
- Cause and effect: Pressing a bubble and watching it pop through helps little ones connect their own action to what happens next.
- Fine motor play: Reaching for and pressing the bubbles gives small fingers a chance to practise grasp and coordination.
Materials and care
The frame is made of high-quality ABS plastic and the five bubbles are made of 100% food-grade silicone. It's BPA-free and fully safety tested, and it's hand washable to keep it clean between play sessions. It measures roughly 160 mm high by 150 mm wide by 32 mm deep and weighs about 137 g.
Best for
The Fat Brain Toys Dimpl is a great option for parents who:
- Want a simple, screen-free sensory toy for poking, pressing and repeating
- Are after something compact and light to take along in a nappy bag or pram
- Like open-ended toys with no set way to play
It's suitable from 10 months and up.
Care & Maintenance
Encourages fine motor skills, sensory exploration, cause-effect learning
Rated one of the top baby toys of 2019
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