A squishy makes a cheerful Christmas present: something to squeeze, stretch and collect long after the wrapping paper has gone. Whether you are choosing the main gift for a squishy fan, a Secret Santa surprise or a little something for a friend, this guide covers mystery boxes for Christmas morning, picks for collectors and easy ways to put together your own squishy bundle. For smaller extras to tuck into a stocking, see our guide to squishy stocking fillers.
Safety first
Not suitable for children under 3 years. Contains small parts.
This applies to every product in this guide. Always check the packaging for full age and safety information before giving a squishy as a gift.
Mystery boxes for Christmas morning
A mystery box turns opening a present into a reveal. You choose the box, and the squishies inside stay a surprise until the lid comes off, which suits the excitement of Christmas morning.
The Full Moon Mystery Box holds five assorted squishies, including a premium item where available, packed and sealed so the person opening it does the reveal. With a mix of styles and textures, it works well as a main present for someone who loves squishies.
The Midnight Snack Box holds four assorted food and novelty squishies in a takeaway-style box. The food theme makes it a playful choice for anyone who likes squishies shaped like treats. The squishies are for play and collecting; they are not edible.
For a smaller surprise, the Mystery Duo holds two assorted squishies: one 8.5cm squishy and one mini. Contents vary in every mystery box, and specific designs are never promised, so the surprise is part of the gift.
A Christmas gift for a squishy collector
For a collector, a special finish can make a gift stand out. Moonomi grades its squishies as Classic, Rare or Diamond. Rare means a special finish, such as glitter or see-through jelly. Diamond is the top tier, with premium finishes.
The RMS Diamond Edition Mystery Dumpling is an 8.5cm dumpling sealed in its own steamer basket, so nobody knows which design is inside until it is opened. It is soft and slow-rising. It's graded Diamond.
The RMS Glitter Dumpling 8.5cm is packed with glitter. You can squish it, stretch it and watch it slowly bounce back, and it comes in its own mini steamer basket, which makes it easy to wrap. It's graded Rare.
Secret Santa and small swaps
Secret Santa calls for a gift that feels fun without needing to know the person too well. A small squishy suits that well, as it can sit on a desk or travel in a bag.
The Kawaii Foodiez Mini Bao 3-Pack has three 4.5cm bao buns, so it can stay together as one present or be split between friends at a party or class swap. Colours are sent at random, so each one is a small surprise.
The Small Bao Bun 7cm sits in its own mini steamer basket, which gives it a ready-made presentation for a desk present or a gift exchange.
Building your own Christmas squishy bundle
If you would rather choose each piece yourself, a bundle lets you match the gift to the person. A simple formula is one larger squishy as the centrepiece, one mini squishy and one non-squishy extra.
For the centrepiece, choose an 8.5cm dumpling such as the Giggletastic Bao Buddies 8.5cm, which is soft and slow-rising, or the Glitter Bao Bun Maltose Dumpling 8.5cm, which is filled with stretchy maltose-style goo. Add the Wizz Glitter Dumpling 5.5cm as a mini, then finish with a festive extra like a Christmas card, a notebook, stickers or a cosy pair of socks.
Mixing textures makes a bundle more interesting to open. Pairing one slow-rising squishy with one stretchy, goo-filled style gives two different squishes to compare on Christmas Day.
Presenting it under the tree
A squishy in a steamer basket already looks like a gift, so it needs very little wrapping. Tie a ribbon around the basket and add a gift tag, or nest it in tissue paper inside a small box.
For a mystery box, wrap it simply so the box itself stays part of the reveal. If you are giving several squishies, number the parcels and let them be opened in order, saving the mystery box for last. A short handwritten note explaining Classic, Rare and Diamond can add to the fun for a new collector.
Quick answers
What is a good squishy for a main Christmas present?
A mystery box such as the Full Moon Mystery Box gives five squishies to unwrap, which makes it feel like a bigger present than a single squishy.
Can I choose what is inside a mystery box?
No. The squishies are assorted and contents vary from box to box. If you want a particular design, choose a named squishy instead.
Are squishies suitable for every age?
No. Every squishy in this guide is Age 3+. Always follow the safety information on the packaging.