Start with the two cubes that come in the box
Sammy arrives ready to play: the package includes two Liquid-Activated Light-Up Cubes. That means you don’t need to buy anything extra to see the glow the first time. The cubes are the light source; Sammy is the character that holds them.
Before you fill the tub, take a minute to locate the slot in Sammy’s back. The cubes go there, and the character is designed to be used with them in water. This setup is the whole activation step—no buttons, no charging, no separate remote.
How to activate Sammy for bath or sensory play
The process is the same whether you’re heading to the bath, a water table, or a sensory bin.
- Place a Light-Up Cube in Sammy’s back: Open the slot on Sammy’s back and insert one of the included cubes. The fit is designed for the cube, so it should sit securely.
- Drop Sammy into water: Once the cube is in place, put Sammy in the water. The cube is liquid-activated, so it will begin to glow when it gets wet.
- Watch the glow start: The light comes on as soon as the cube contacts water. There’s no switch to flip—the water does the work.
- Play and explore: Sammy’s bendable arms and colorful personality make him easy to pose and play with. Use him in baths, water tables, or sensory bins.
- Remove and dry after play: When playtime is over, take Sammy out of the water. Remove the cube from his back and let both air-dry completely before storing.
Where Sammy works best
Sammy is built for water play, but that doesn’t mean he’s limited to the bathtub. The same liquid-activated cubes that glow in the bath will also light up in a water table or a sensory bin. The key is that the cube needs to get wet to glow.
For sensory play, you can set up a shallow bin with water and a few other safe items. Sammy adds a cause-and-effect element: when he goes in the water, he lights up. That immediate feedback is part of the fun and can support early learning about what happens next.
If you’re using Sammy in a water table, keep an eye on the water level. The cube needs to be submerged or thoroughly wet to activate. A quick splash may not be enough—dunking Sammy or holding him under the water for a moment works better.
What you get with Sammy
- Sammy® Light-Up Character: Includes 2 Liquid-Activated Light-Up Cubes You get two cubes right away, so you can start playing immediately and have a spare if one is drying.
Sammy® Light-Up Character - Sammy® Light-Up Character: Simply place a Light-Up Cube in the back of Sammy, drop it into water, and watch it instantly glow This is the entire activation process—no tools or batteries required.
- Sammy® Light-Up Character: Perfect for baths, water tables, sensory bins, and more Sammy is versatile and can be used across different play settings, not just the tub.
- Sammy® Light-Up Character: With bendable arms and a colorful personality, Sammy is ready for every splash-filled adventure The bendable arms add a tactile, poseable element that extends play beyond just watching the glow.
Care habits that keep the glow going
The supplied product information does not include a detailed care routine, but the design gives you clear clues. Because the cubes are liquid-activated, they need to dry out between uses. After each play session, remove the cube from Sammy, shake off excess water, and leave both pieces in a well-ventilated spot to air-dry completely.
Don’t store Sammy or the cubes while they’re still wet. Trapped moisture can affect how the cube performs over time. Once everything is dry, store the cubes separately from Sammy or in the slot—just make sure no water remains.
Avoid leaving the cubes submerged for long periods when not in use. The glow is triggered by water, so prolonged soaking isn’t necessary and may shorten the cube’s life. A quick dip is enough for play.
If the glow seems weaker, check that the cube is fully wet. Sometimes a partially dry cube won’t light up as brightly. A fresh dip in water usually restores the glow. If a cube stops working entirely, it may be time to replace it with a new Light-Up Cube.
What the supplied information doesn’t cover
The product record for Sammy does not list a specific age range, material details, or battery information. Since the cubes are liquid-activated, they don’t use batteries in the traditional sense—but the exact mechanism isn’t described in the supplied details. For questions about age suitability or materials, check the packaging or contact the manufacturer directly.
This guide sticks to what’s confirmed: the two included cubes, the activation step, the play settings, and general drying advice based on the product’s design. If you need more specific care instructions, the manufacturer’s documentation is the best source.
