Abby Cadabby Bath Play: Fun Water Activities

By Glo Pals - Light Up Sensory Bath Toys and Cubes | Published: 2026-10-27

Category: How-to Guides

Discover simple bath time activities with the Abby Cadabby Light-Up Character. Learn how to use her light-up cubes for sensory play, storytelling, and water table fun.

Quick answer

Place the Abby Cadabby Light-Up Character in bath water with a Light-Up Cube inside to activate her glow. Then use the glowing character for color-matching games, storytelling, or sinking-and-floating discovery.

Why Abby Cadabby works for bath time

Unlike standard bath toys, Abby Cadabby uses two reusable Light-Up Cubes that glow purple and pink when wet. This creates a calming visual cue that draws toddlers into water play without needing batteries or screens. The cubes are a separate purchase, so you can swap them between characters or use them on their own.

What you need to know about the cubes

Each Abby Cadabby character comes with two Light-Up Cubes in the box. The cubes activate when they touch water and turn off when dry. They are not waterproof for extended submersion, so remove them after play and let them air dry. The cubes fit into any Glo Pals character, so you can mix and match with other Sesame Street friends.

Step-by-step bath play ideas

Activate Abby for the first time: Insert one Light-Up Cube into Abby's back cavity. Place Abby in a few inches of bath water. She will glow purple and pink within seconds. If she does not light up, check that the cube is fully inserted and the water covers its base. Always dry the cube after each bath to extend its life.
Play a color-matching game: Set out a few colored bath toys (yellow duck, blue boat, green cup). Ask your child to hand you the toy that matches Abby's glow. This builds color recognition and listening skills during bath time. If your child is too young, simply name the colors as they appear.
Create a sinking-and-floating discovery: Place Abby on the water's surface and watch her float. Then gently push her underwater and release. She will bob back up. Alternate this with other bath toys and ask your child which ones sink and which ones float. Remove the cube before submerging Abby fully for long periods—the cube is splash-safe, not waterproof.
Tell a bedtime bath story: Use Abby's glow as a night-light cue. Dim the bathroom lights and tell a short story about Abby learning a new spell. The soft purple and pink glow helps transition from active play to winding down. Keep stories under two minutes so the cube does not stay wet too long.
Extend play to a water table or sensory bin: On non-bath days, fill a shallow bin with water and add Abby with her cube. Toss in a few plastic scoops or measuring cups. The glow works just as well in a sensory bin, making it a versatile indoor activity. Supervise closely—the cubes are small and pose a choking hazard.

Product facts

Abby Cadabby Character: Each character comes with two reusable Light-Up Cubes in the box. You can start playing immediately without buying extra cubes, and the cubes can be swapped between different Glo Pals characters.
Abby Cadabby Character