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Illustration of an axolotl, a capybara, a highland cow and a duck as squishies with friendly faces on a pale blue background
Squishy Toys for Kids by Age, From Toddlers to Teens
Squishy toys for kids start at age three at the earliest, and up to age ten only as solid foam or TPR with nothing inside. With preschoolers, also watch whether... Read more...
Six squishies in a row, from a foam loaf with a thumb dent to a taba paw, a gel cheese and a cracked chocolate ball
Squishy Glossary, 29 Words from ASMR to Wax Cracking
This squishy glossary explains 29 words, from ASMR to wax cracking, in one to three sentences each. Most of them turn up in shop titles and squishy videos. Strip away... Read more...
Illustrated kawaii sushi, watermelon slice and milk carton foam squishies with finger dents on a mint background
Squishies for Adults, Quiet for the Desk and Cute for the Shelf
The best squishies for adults at work are the ones without a crackly filling, like a foam bun you squeeze under the desk while your camera is on. Loud crunchy... Read more...
A glossy yellow butter stick squishy and a holey cheese block squishy with kawaii faces on a pale lemon background
What Is a Butter Squishy? Foam, Gel and the New Crunchy Kind
A butter squishy is a squishy shaped like a stick of butter, and the filling decides whether it feels like cold butter straight from the fridge or butter that sat... Read more...
Three cartoon squishies with cracked shells, a chocolate ball, a yellow fruit and a pink paw, with shell bits flying off
What Is a Crunchy Squishy and How Long Does the Crunch Last?
A crunchy squishy makes a noise when you squeeze it, and whether you hear that noise once or every time depends on what sits under the skin. One build breaks... Read more...
Illustrated pink axolotl, capybara, shaggy highland cow and yellow duck squishies with kawaii faces on pastel blue
Axolotl Squishy or Capybara? Which Trend Animal to Pick
For most axolotl fans the best axolotl squishy is a small glittery one that fits in a pocket, and for capybara fans it's a 9 cm (3.5 in) foam capybara... Read more...
An open violet box with a golden question mark, colourful squishies tumbling out of it
Squishy Mystery Box or a Fixed Set? A Collector's Guide
A squishy mystery box is a gamble you pay for, and a fixed set is a list you can read before you buy. Collectors usually need both. The box is... Read more...
Illustrated sushi, watermelon and milk carton squishies, one with a fingertip dent slowly filling back in
Slow Rising Squishy Guide, Why the Foam Takes Its Time
A slow rising squishy is made of soft PU foam that keeps your thumbprint for a few seconds before it climbs back, and that slow climb is the whole point.... Read more...
DIY paper squishy with craft supplies
How to Make a Paper Squishy in 7 Easy Steps
A paper squishy needs two copies of one drawing plus wide clear tape and a soft filling like cotton or scrunched plastic bags. You cover the paper in tape so... Read more...
A pink silicone taba cat paw squishy being stretched between two fingers
How to Clean a Squishy, Fix Small Tears and Store It Right
How you clean a squishy depends on its material, and most of them need nothing more than lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap. Foam is the odd one... Read more...
Three foam squishies shaped like sushi, a watermelon slice and a milk carton, one with a finger dent, on mint green
Are Squishies Safe? What the 2026 Recalls Actually Show
On 24 September 2026 the Dutch product authority NVWA reported that the 19 squishies it tested in a lab held only small amounts of chemicals and are not dangerous for... Read more...
Six squishies in a row, from a foam loaf with a thumb dent to a taba paw, a gel cheese and a cracked chocolate ball
Types of Squishies, Sorted by What's Inside
There are six types of squishies, and two toast-shaped ones can feel as different as a marshmallow and a jelly lolly. The shape tells you very little. What sits under... Read more...
Illustrated Christmas squishies of Santa, a snowman, a little tree and a gingerbread figure on a red background with snowflakes
Squishy Christmas Gifts for Stockings, Secret Santa and Under the Tree
The safest day to order squishy Christmas gifts is Wednesday 2 December. Anything ordered by then should reach you before Christmas Eve. Most of the ideas below cost under €10... Read more...
Santa, a snowman, a Christmas tree and a gingerbread man as squishies in front of a red advent calendar with little doors
Squishy advent calendar, buy one ready-made or fill your own
A squishy advent calendar you fill yourself costs more per door than a ready-made one, but you get to pick every piece to suit your child. Order by Monday 9... Read more...