Sensory squishies are all about feel. Some sink slowly back into shape after a squeeze, some stretch and pull, and some sparkle as they move. If you are choosing a squishy for the way it feels in the hand, this guide explains the main textures in the Moonomi range and which squishies have each one, so you can pick the squish you enjoy most.
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 use.
Slow-rising squishies
A slow-rising squishy is soft enough to press flat, then gradually returns to its shape once you let go. Part of the appeal is watching it rise again, which makes it easy to squeeze over and over.
The Giggletastic Bao Buddies 8.5cm is soft and slow-rising, with a smiley face and its own steamer basket. The Kawaii Foodiez Ombre Dumpling is soft, squishy and slow to rise, and its colour fades from one pastel shade to another. The RMS Diamond Edition Mystery Dumpling is also soft and slow-rising, and it comes sealed in its own steamer basket so the design stays a surprise until you open it.
If you like a gentle, steady squeeze, start with this group. Slow-rising squishies suit a desk or bedside shelf, where they can be picked up, pressed and put back down.
Stretchy, goo-filled squishies
Goo-filled squishies have a different feel. Instead of springing back, they give a squeeze-and-pull texture that you can stretch before it settles again.
The Glitter Bao Bun Maltose Dumpling 8.5cm is filled with stretchy maltose-style goo. You can squeeze it, pull it and watch it slowly come back to shape. The Wizz Glitter Dumpling 5.5cm is a mini version of the same idea, filled with stretchy maltose-style goo in a smaller, sparkly size.
These squishies look a lot like little dumplings, but they are not edible. They are toys for squeezing, stretching and collecting.
Glitter and sparkle
For some people, the look matters as much as the feel. Glitter squishies catch the light as they move, so every squeeze changes how they look.
The RMS Glitter Dumpling 8.5cm is packed with glitter. You can squish it, stretch it and watch it slowly bounce back, so it brings together the stretch of a goo-filled squishy and the slow return of a soft one. It comes in its own mini steamer basket. It's graded Rare, which means a special finish, such as glitter or see-through jelly.
The Glitter Bao Bun Maltose Dumpling and the Wizz Glitter Dumpling are also graded Rare.
Small squishies for pockets and desks
A sensory squishy does not need to be large. Smaller squishies are easy to keep close by, whether in a pencil case, a bag or a desk drawer.
The Kawaii Foodiez Mini Bao 3-Pack has three 4.5cm bao buns, which makes them pocket-sized squishies for collecting, swapping or fidgeting with. The Small Bao Bun 7cm sits in its own mini steamer basket, which gives it a tidy place to rest between squeezes.
The Giggletastic Doughnut Surprise adds another kind of fun. It is a soft, squishy doughnut that opens to reveal a hidden mini character inside, and designs are sent at random.
Mixing textures in a collection
Having more than one texture to choose from keeps a collection interesting. A simple way to build a varied set is to pick one slow-rising squishy, one stretchy goo-filled squishy and one small squishy to carry around.
If you would rather compare dumpling styles by size and look as well as feel, read How to Choose a Dumpling Squishy. It covers every dumpling in the range, from the mini bao buns to the 8.5cm styles.
Quick answers
What makes a squishy sensory?
The word usually describes how a squishy feels to touch: how soft it is, how it stretches and how it returns to shape after a squeeze.
What is the difference between slow-rising and stretchy?
A slow-rising squishy presses down softly and gradually returns to shape. A stretchy, goo-filled squishy can be pulled and squeezed before it settles again.
Are sensory squishies suitable for young children?
No. Every squishy in this guide is Age 3+. Always follow the safety information on the packaging.
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