{"product_id":"crash-pad-5-x-5-ft-crash-pad-for-kids-sensory-with-foam-blocks-and-washable-cover-giant-pillow-mat-large-soft-foam-landing-zone-sensory-room-equipment-for-children-jumping-relaxing-play","title":"Crash Pad, 5 X 5 Ft Crash Pad For Kids Sensory With Foam Blocks And Washable Cover, Giant Pillow Mat Large Soft Foam Landing Zone, Sensory Room Equipment For Children Jumping, Relaxing \u0026 Play","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.stp-product{font-family:'Manrope',-apple-system,sans-serif;color:#1A1F1D;line-height:1.7;font-size:1.0625rem}\n.stp-product *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.stp-product h2,.stp-product h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;letter-spacing:-0.015em;line-height:1.25}\n.stp-product h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin:2.5rem 0 .75rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #E0D7C5}\n.stp-product h2:first-of-type{padding-top:0;border-top:0;margin-top:1rem}\n.stp-product h3{font-size:1.1875rem;margin:1.75rem 0 .5rem}\n.stp-product p{margin:0 0 1rem}\n.stp-product ul,.stp-product ol{padding-left:1.25rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.stp-product li{margin-bottom:.5rem}\n.stp-product a{color:#1A4D45;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n.stp-product a:hover{color:#C8553D}\n.stp-product .stp-hook{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.45;color:#1A4D45;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;border-left:3px solid #C8553D;padding:0 0 0 1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.5rem 1.75rem;margin:0 0 1.75rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;color:#1A1F1D;margin:0 0 .85rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.stp-product .stp-direct-answer{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note{background:#F5EFE6;border-left:4px solid #1A4D45;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:1.5rem;margin:2rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:.875rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#A8C0B5;color:#1A4D45;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-name{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;color:#1A4D45;margin:0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-cred{font-size:.75rem;color:#6B7572;margin:.125rem 0 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-body{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0;border:none;color:#1A1F1D}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #E0D7C5;padding:1rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item[open] .stp-faq-q:after{transform:rotate(45deg)}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:32px;line-height:1.35}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q:after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:0;top:-2px;font-size:1.375rem;color:#C8553D;transition:transform .2s ease;font-weight:300;line-height:1}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-a{padding:.75rem 0 .25rem;font-size:.9375rem;line-height:1.65}\n.stp-product .stp-safety{background:#FFF7ED;border-left:3px solid #D4A574;padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:.9375rem;margin:1rem 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-hook\"\u003eIf your child launches off the couch, flops onto every bed, and turns hugs into full-body tackles, their body isn't misbehaving. It's asking for big input. Give it a safe place to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn OT sessions, I see this pattern all the time: a child who can't walk past a cushion without diving into it, who wrestles a little too hard, who asks to \"do it again\" twenty times in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents usually tell me they spend the whole day saying \"stop,\" \"careful,\" and \"not on the couch.\" The shift that helps most isn't more rules. It's a clear \"yes\" space: one spot in the house where crashing is expected, cushioned, and shared with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-direct-answer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a sensory crash pad, and why 5×5 ft?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensory crash pad is a large, soft foam cushion that kids can jump into, crash onto, roll across, and sink into. That kind of play delivers strong input to the muscles and joints (proprioception), which many active kids go looking for on their own. At 5×5 ft, this pad is big enough for full-body landings, for a parent and child to play on together, or for sprawling out to unwind afterward. It's filled with foam blocks and has a washable cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who jump off furniture, beds, or stairs the moment you look away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who love rough-and-tumble play, tackle hugs, and crashing into cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who need a movement break after school, homework, or long car rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies setting up a home sensory corner, playroom, or basement \"yes\" space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiblings, or a parent and child, who want room to play on the pad together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory systems supported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprioceptive (body awareness)\u003c\/strong\u003e: the main one. Jumping, crashing, pushing, and burrowing give strong input to muscles and joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVestibular (movement and balance)\u003c\/strong\u003e: jumping, landing, and rolling engage the body's sense of movement and position in space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile (touch)\u003c\/strong\u003e: full-body contact with a soft, velvety surface while crashing or lounging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"stp-earls-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-note-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-avatar\"\u003eEM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-name\"\u003eEarl Mamaril, MS, OTR\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-cred\"\u003eFounder, Sensory Therapy Place · Pediatric Occupational Therapist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-body\"\u003e\"A crash pad works best when it's part of a routine, not just a toy in the corner. Crash, pause, then choose what's next. Watch your child afterward: are they more settled and ready for the next thing, or getting more wound up? That tells you how much movement is the right amount for them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick one crash zone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the pad its own spot, clear of furniture edges, walls, and doorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it a movement break.\u003c\/strong\u003e Try 5 to 10 minutes of jumping and crashing before homework, after school, or before a hard transition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a stop signal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crash, freeze, then crash again. It turns big movement into a game of control and turn-taking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry \"pillow sandwich\" play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your child lies on the pad while you press gently on top with a large cushion. Keep their head and face uncovered, and stop whenever they ask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind down together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Afterward, lie back on the pad for a story or some slow breathing to help your child's body shift into calm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5 × 5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam-block filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable, washable cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a giant floor pillow for lounging and reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis may not be the right fit if…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou don't have room for a 5×5 ft pad plus clear space around it (see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheer-collection-crash-pad-crash-pads-for-kids-sensory-with-washable-cover-sensory-room-must-haves-crash-mat-3-x-4-ft\"\u003e3×4 ft crash pad\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn adult can't be nearby during jumping play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're looking for gymnastics equipment rated for high falls. A foam crash pad isn't a substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-safety\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always supervise jumping and crashing play. Place the pad on a flat floor, away from furniture edges, walls, and hard surfaces. Jump only from floor or low heights appropriate for your child's age and ability. A cushioned surface reduces impact but can't remove all risk of injury. Follow the manufacturer's age and weight guidance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eWhy does my child crash into everything on purpose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, it's the body looking for strong input to the muscles and joints (proprioceptive input). Crashing, jumping, and pushing deliver that input quickly, which is why kids repeat it even after being asked to stop. Giving that need a safe outlet usually works better than trying to stop it completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eShould I choose the 5×5 ft or the 3×4 ft crash pad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 5×5 ft if you have the floor space and want room for full-body landings, rolling, or a parent and child playing together. Choose 3×4 ft for smaller rooms, apartments, or a compact corner setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eWill a crash pad calm my child down?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome children feel more settled and focused after strong movement play. Others get more excited. There's no guaranteed response. Watch how your child does in the 10 to 15 minutes afterward. An OT can help you fine-tune how and when to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is removable and washable. Follow the care instructions on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eCan adults use it too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At 5×5 ft, it works well as a giant floor pillow for lounging, reading, or movie nights with the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-next-step\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sensory Therapy Place","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67584880246936,"sku":"CJYL28776700001","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7829\/5960\/files\/Photorealistic-action-photo-candid-fami.png?v=1790467697","url":"https:\/\/www.sensorytherapyplace.com\/products\/crash-pad-5-x-5-ft-crash-pad-for-kids-sensory-with-foam-blocks-and-washable-cover-giant-pillow-mat-large-soft-foam-landing-zone-sensory-room-equipment-for-children-jumping-relaxing-play","provider":"Sensory Therapy Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}