5 Unexpected Benefits of Playing with Slime (According to Science & Our Kid)

Slime looks like just colourful goo... but it’s so much more. At Slime Minister, we’ve seen how powerful it can be for calming, focusing, and bringing joy to both kids and grown-ups.

Here are five surprising benefits of slime play:

1. It reduces stress
   Stretching, pulling, and squishing slime is a hands-on way to relax. A kind of tactile meditation for busy brains.

2. It improves focus
   Great for anyone with a busy mind. Slime gives your hands something to do while your thoughts slow down.

3. It supports fine motor skills
   Twisting, pinching, and poking strengthens little fingers and boosts coordination.

4. It helps with emotions
   Our sensory-seeking son uses slime to work through big feelings. It’s a calming outlet that doesn’t need words.

5. It gives you ASMR feels
   Our slow-pull slimes make soft popping sounds that trigger that super-relaxed, tingly feeling. Yes please.

So whether you’re using slime for stress relief, supporting a sensory-seeker, or just craving something satisfying to squish, our New Zealand slimes are made for feel-good moments.

Try Cool Whiff 💙 for calm vibes, or get a boost with Pash’n’Pine 🍍. Whatever your mood, there’s a slime for that.