My 9-Year-Old Daughter and Her Friends Have Tried Dozens of Slime Kits—Their Favorites Are All Under $10

Squishmallows slime, glow-in-the-dark themes, and more ooey gooey fun.

My 9-year-old daughter and her friends spend hours playing with slime kits. It’s their go-to activity during playdates for sensory play , and they never seem to get bored with it. Various textures and colors keep them entertained as they mix and match to create something new every time.

Some of their favorite slime kits include accessories , glow-in-the-dark themes , and the popular Squishmallows slime . While my kiddo likes to stretch her slime to see how far it can go, there’s always a new way to use it, making it the ideal activity for creativity and sensory play to flourish. These are the 10 best slime kits for kids (according to my daughter and her friends), and they’re all under $10 at Amazon.

Squishmallows Scented Cloud Slime

$8

My daughter and I love the Squishmallows plushies , so when we discovered they had slime, we added it to her wishlist. My 9-year-old was elated to see several familiar Squishmallows, like Axolotl, Tatiana, Pyle, and more. Each Squishmallows slime is scented and comes with two tones, a resealable container, and an adorable matching charm.

YasTant Slime Kit

$10

$9

If your kiddo is new to slime, this kit is the right place to start. It’s made with cluster beans, offering a safe and eco-friendly way for kids to explore creativity. “My daughter and her friends really like slime,” raved one parent, who added that this kit is “great” and their child “enjoyed all the items.”

Pugndeb Butter Slime Kit 5-Pack

$8

My youngest requested slime kits for her birthday this year, and this particular one checked all the boxes (even for me). Light, airy, fluffy, and non-sticky slime was ideal for both of us. She likes this butter slime kit because “it’s stretchy and spreads easily.” I like it because of the easy clean-up—which is any parent's wish, right?

Wujyly 4-Pack Galaxy Slime Kit

$13

$9

Once you’re ready to expand your slime kit collection, this galaxy slime is the way to go. For just $9, you get four slimes for kids to smash, squeeze, and roll for play or relieve stress. “I love this slime because it doesn’t stick to normal things that usually slime sticks to,” gushed a teacher.

Original Squishmallows Scented Slime

$7

This Squishmallows slime is similar to the other option on our list, but this one features a flat lid rather than a character lid. The slime smells like coconut and includes a Cam the Cat charm to mix in and look for later. It “smells great,” raved one Amazon shopper, adding that it felt “smooth and squishy.”

Zoneway 7-Pack Cake Butter Slime Kits

$8

With this slime kit, it’s all about the accessories. Each container comes with matching charms for kids to mix into the slime. This set includes seven different colors, including two shades of pink and blue, a lemon yellow, and bright white.

Aeyiakov 24-Pack Glow in the Dark Slime

$10

$8

What kid doesn’t love things that glow-in-the-dark? At least a few times a week, my youngest drags me into her room and turns off the lights so I can view her glowing slime concoctions. “I like it because when you’re in the dark, it glows,” she says.

Okaybee 4-Pack Autumn Butter Slime

$10

I adore all things autumn, and this slime kit radiates the fall season. From bears and mushrooms to acorns and leaves, this slime kit has so many sweet add-ins. “My daughter really loves this butter slime,” praises one parent, adding their kiddo plays with this slime “all the time.” Best of all, she says, “It doesn't stick to her hands or the table.”

ToysButty 2-Slime Pack Clear Crystal Slime & Cloud Slime Kit

$7

While cleaning my daughter’s room, I found several of these slimes in her collection. My daughter says she likes this slime “because it’s clear and really really stretchy.” This pack comes with various glitter options and mix-ins. At just $7, I’ll probably add some to her stocking this holiday season.

Yanekop Birthday Non-Sticky Slime with Sprinkles & Charms

$10

I wish I had known about this slime kit before celebrating my 9-year-old daughter's birthday. With the slime, you can design your own cake, adding birthday candles, sprinkles, and more. “I bought this for my grandchildren and couldn't resist sitting down and playing with them!” exclaimed one grandmother.

Fvnwrtuxi 12-Pack Unicorn Colors Slime

$8

Sparkly slime is my daughter's and her friends’ absolute favorite. She asked me to buy this glitter slime for her friend’s birthday, and I can see why. It includes 12 small containers of slime, all with glitter, and is stretchy enough for kids to pull and twist. One Amazon shopper says they bought this slime pack for a birthday party. “I let the girls mix colors and add charms,” they said .

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