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The Squishy Dumpling team's guides: how to choose your slow-rise squishy, care for it, spot the knock-offs and untangle the myths. · 11 articles

slow rising squishy: how does this foam actually work 6 September 2026 · 9 min Slow Rising Squishy: How Does This Foam Actually Work? Slow-rise squishy foam is a soft, open-cell polyurethane foam that compresses when you squeeze it and returns to shape slowly because air… Read the article how to spot a genuine slow-rise squishy vs a knock-off 23 August 2026 · 6 min How to Spot a Genuine Slow-Rise Squishy vs a Knock-Off Spotting a genuine slow-rise squishy comes down to four practical checks: the rebound speed, the seam quality, the smell, and the legal… Read the article pound shop squishies: are they actually any good 16 August 2026 · 6 min Pound Shop Squishies: Are They Actually Any Good? The short answer: pound shop squishies are usually acceptable as a quick, low-cost fidget, but they are not good if you want… Read the article dumpling squishy: what exactly is this squishy toy 9 August 2026 · 6 min Dumpling Squishy: What Exactly Is This Squishy Toy? A dumpling squishy is a soft toy shaped like a dumpling, bao bun or bun-like food, made from slow-rise foam that you… Read the article Kawaii illustration of a pink squishy dumpling next to a mint green shield with a heart 8 August 2026 · 7 min Are Squishy Toys Dangerous? What Parents Should Know Right Now Yes, a squishy can become dangerous, but not every squishy, and not out of nowhere. Over the past few weeks, reports of… Read the article squishy safety: what the UKCA and CE marks really guarantee 2 August 2026 · 5 min Squishy Safety: What the UKCA and CE Marks Really Guarantee The UKCA and CE marks on a squishy toy confirm that the manufacturer declares the product meets the legal safety requirements for… Read the article where to buy real dumpling squishies in the UK 26 July 2026 · 5 min Where to Buy Real Dumpling Squishies in the UK The quickest way to buy real dumpling squishies in the UK is through a dedicated online squishy shop that clearly states its… Read the article how to spot a genuine slow-rise squishy from a fake 12 July 2026 · 5 min Slow-Rise Squishy or Fake? How to Spot the Real Thing A genuine slow-rise squishy is recognised first and foremost by its speed of rise: after being pressed, it should slowly return to… Read the article squishy safety: what the UKCA and CE markings guarantee 7 July 2026 · 5 min Squishy Safety: What CE Marking & EN 71 Standards Cover The CE marking shows that a squishy meets the toy safety rules that apply here in Great Britain, and the EN 71… Read the article where to buy a genuine squishy dumpling in the UK 7 July 2026 · 6 min Where to Buy a Genuine Squishy Dumpling in the UK: Full Guide To buy a genuine slow-rise squishy dumpling in the UK, your safest bet is to shop with a specialist retailer that guarantees… Read the article