My best friend, Aubree, had just made an Instagram for her blind cocker spaniel, William, and he - the dog, I mean - began commenting on my Instagram pictures. It began, as most good ideas do, with a lot of wine. The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Time.LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.So spot clean your Squishmallows, and they’ll last your child until, well, the next crazy toy phase rolls around. Even though it might seem easier to just toss it into the washing machine, there will be hell to pay (coming from your child, that is), if Floyd The French Fry comes out wet and soggy. The time will come when you’re going to have to wash a Squishmallow. And they come in cute collections, like Mickey Mouse or the Hocus Pocus Squishmallows that will make you want to run amok, amok! They also have a stable bottom which allows them to stand on their own without being propped up. The cool thing about Squishmallows is that they don’t have any sharp edges, so your kid won’t poke their eye out while playing with them. Here's Why Squishmallows Are So Popular With Kids (And Their Parents) Because the last thing you want is for Davina the Pink Octopus to get her tentacles all tied up. Air drying is the way to go, so don’t use an iron, dryer, or any other heated electronic appliance to speed up the process. Once your Squishmallow is squeaky clean again, don’t dump it in the dryer in an attempt to fluff it up. Just don’t ever stick your Squishmallow in the washing machine, since it can adversely affect the stuffing inside, making it not so huggable. If Baby Yoda The Child Squishmallow gets a stain on its side, you can use a stain remover or wet wipe. According to the company’s website, Squishmallows should be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. As it turns out, those cuddly creatures don’t like spinning round and round in your washer/dryer combo. But before you pop Cinnamon the Frozen Yogurt into the washing machine with your kiddo’s cleats, you’d better know how to wash Squishmallows. And with all that handling, your kiddo is bound to get some schmutz on them. No, these toys are meant to be touched, played, and even slept with. Unlike some other collectibles, Squishmallows are too cute to sit in a toy box all day. How To Wash Squishmallows If They Get Dirty (And They Will) They each have their own names and a backstory so you can understand all about the Squishmallow before you snag it from the store shelf. They’re organized into “Squads” (think Adventure Squad, Food Squad, Pet Squad, and so on). Currently, there are over 1,000 Squishmallows to collect - and growing. (To date, there are over 339k posts on Instagram about Squishmallows.) Jazwares, the company behind Squishmallows, created the super squishy plush toys as a way to encourage imaginative play while offering comfort for kids, too. Maybe it was the combination of something cute and cuddly, with its round shape and somewhat simple features that turned it into a phenomenon. What Are Squishmallows?īack in 2017, Squishmallows came on the market, and the world was never the same. Because it’s not as simple as dropping them into the dryer. But unlike your kid, who you can hose down at the end of the day, you might not know how to wash Squishmallows. And because they can be a source of support, most likely your child’s Squishmallow goes wherever your child does. Of course, we’re talking about Squishmallows, the part plush toy/constant companion cuddler/bedtime BFF that has taken over the toy market as we know it. They’re soft, they’re squishy, and they’re insanely popular.