Why Covered Cubes are a Game‐Changer
Kids are endless engines of creation, movement and imagination and they deserve toys designed to keep up. Splocks’ foam cubes are already built for bold play: big, lightweight, soft and versatile. But the “covered” version of those cubes adds a crucial upgrade: washable covers, extra durability, and more style options to make them feel like part of your home or classroom, not just a pile of toys.
Here’s what makes them worth a second look:
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Cleaner & more hygienic: Foam blocks that are used frequently by little hands will inevitably pick up spills, crumbs and sticky fingers. Splocks addresses this by offering covers you can remove, wash or wipe down. This frees you to let kids play freely, without always worrying about the mess.
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Extended lifespan: Foam is great for building, stacking, jumping, but unprotected it can dent or tear with heavy use. A well-fitted cover functions like a soft “armor,” preserving the foam interior, keeping the edges crisp and protecting your investment.
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Sensory + developmental benefits: Underneath the cover is the same soft, gentle foam kids can touch, squeeze, explore. Splocks foam cubes are ideal for supporting fine and gross motor skills, encouraging problem-solving, fostering creativity and sensory regulation.
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Style & adaptability: The cover isn’t just functiona, it can elevate the look of your play area. Whether you want a bold pop of color, a neutral textured tone, or multiple color packs to mix and match, the covered cubes can feel intentional rather than just “toy chaos.”
Best Use Cases for Covered Cubes
These covered foam cubes shine in a variety of settings:
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At home playrooms: Set them up as building blocks for forts, tunnels, imaginative cityscapes, or even soft “furniture” kids can sit or jump on safely.
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Preschools / daycare environments: The washable covers make them ideal for places where many little hands share the same blocks and cleanliness counts.
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Therapy or special-needs settings: The soft foam + cover combination offers a tactile, safe medium for sensory play, route building, balance exercises or gentle movement games.
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Indoor active play zones: Because they are soft but big, you can encourage movement, climbing, stacking or obstacle-course setups, while minimizing risk of injury to walls/floor or the child.
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Parent-child or multi-age play: Younger kids can explore texture, stacking, crawling through cubes; older kids can use them for architecture, storytelling, or engineering challenges.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Covered Cubes
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Sort the colors: If your cube set comes in multiple colors or variants, consider organizing them by activity type. It gives children more structure while still leaving creativity open.
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Rotate the covers: If you have spare covers or multiple sets, switch covers quarterly or seasonally. Keeps things fresh and gives you a built-in break (cover goes in wash, fresh set goes in use).
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Use them vertically and horizontally: Don’t just stack cubes; lay them flat, create platforms, bridges, seats, shapes. Their softness means you’re less limited by traditional block constraints.
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Pair with other materials: Consider combining them with foam bricks, mats, soft balls or puppets to create mixed-material play zones that stimulate multiple senses.
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Create cleanup routines: Encourage kids (with help) to remove the covers and place them in a designated bin for washing. Makes care part of the play routine and maintains the cleanliness advantage.
Why It Matters in Today’s Play Landscape
We live in a world where too often play is passive (screens) or reactive (just chasing energy). Toys that invite creation, allow big movement in safe form, and support cognitive & sensory development are becoming more of a gold standard. Splocks’ covered foam cubes hit multiple marks: they’re playful, physically engaging, safe, durable, and thoughtfully maintained.
Moreover, for parents or educators who care about both aesthetics and practicality, the ability to integrate these cubes into the home or classroom environment, without the look of disorder, makes a difference.
If you’re looking to upgrade your play space, support sensory-rich, active and imaginative time, and invest in a toy set that behaves well (both in durability and upkeep), the Covered Cubes from Splocks offer a compelling option. They bring together form, function and fun, with covers that protect your foam, your budget and your sanity.
Let the building begin!
