If you have spent any time watching squishy videos lately, two names keep coming up: butter squishies and taba squishies. Both are soft, satisfying and great for stress relief, but they feel completely different in your hands. This guide breaks down what makes each one special so you can pick the right squishy for you, or for the person you are shopping for.
What is a butter squishy?
A butter squishy is a squeeze toy shaped like a stick of butter. Most are made from soft foam such as PU or from TPR, and their signature trick is the slow rise. Press one flat, let go, and it slowly puffs back to its original shape. That slow rebound is what makes butter squishies so calming to play with: squeeze, watch, breathe, repeat.
Butter squishies come in a huge range of sizes. Pocket-size sticks like our Strawberry Butter Stick Squishy fit easily in a bag, while jumbo versions like the 9.5-inch Jumbo Butter Stick Squishy or the 10-inch Giant Butter Squishy are big enough to squeeze with both hands. You will also find fun designs like rainbow waves, marbled colors, smiley faces and scented versions.
Why people love butter squishies
- The slow rise. Watching a squishy slowly recover is oddly relaxing and great for short focus breaks.
- Smooth, non-sticky feel. Most butter squishies have a smooth surface that does not cling to your fingers.
- Desk-friendly looks. A realistic butter stick on your desk is a guaranteed conversation starter.
- Easy to share. Value packs like our 3-Pack Butter Squishy Sticks make it easy to share with friends.
What is a taba squishy?
A taba squishy is a soft silicone squeeze toy with a jelly-like, slightly sticky texture. Instead of slowly rising like foam, taba squishies stretch, squish and bounce back in a way that feels a bit like soft dough or mochi. Many taba squishies are handmade, so each piece can have small differences that give it character.
Taba squishies are known for cute shapes. Cat paws are a classic, like our Big Cat Paw Taba Squishy, and you will also find seals, hamsters, penguins, puppies and fruit. Our Handmade Taba Seal Squishy even has soft wrapped fur, and the Taba Blueberry Squishy is a fun fruit option.
Why people love taba squishies
- That sticky, jelly feel. The light tackiness is part of the fun and is a natural property of soft silicone, not a defect.
- Super cute designs. Taba squishies are made to be collected and displayed.
- Stretch and squish. They respond to gentle pinches and squeezes in a very tactile way.
- Great value kits. Sets like our 20 Pack Taba Squishy Kit and 30 Pack Taba Squishy Fun Box are perfect for party favors.
Butter vs taba squishy: side by side
- Material: Butter squishies are usually foam (PU) or TPR. Taba squishies are usually soft silicone.
- Feel: Butter is smooth and slow rising. Taba is jelly-like, stretchy and slightly sticky.
- Shape: Butter squishies are butter sticks in many colors and sizes. Taba squishies come in animals, paws and fruit.
- Care: Wipe butter squishies gently and let them rest between squeezes. Keep taba squishies in their bag to avoid dust, and squeeze gently because soft silicone can tear with rough use.
- Best for: Butter is best for slow, calming squeezes and desk decor. Taba is best for collectors and anyone who loves a sticky, squishy texture.
Which one should you choose?
Choose a butter squishy if you want a calming, slow-rise squeeze, a clean non-sticky feel and a fun desk piece. Go jumbo if you like a two-hand squeeze.
Choose a taba squishy if you love cute shapes, a jelly-like stretch and collecting. A taba cat paw or seal is a great first pick.
Can't decide? Get one of each. Many squishy fans keep a butter squishy on their desk for focus breaks and a taba squishy in their bag for on-the-go fidgeting.
Tips for making your squishy last
- Squeeze gently. Hard, constant pressure can damage foam and silicone.
- Give slow-rising squishies time to recover between squeezes.
- Keep squishies away from heat, direct sun and sharp objects.
- Store taba squishies in their pouch to keep them clean.
- Squishies are not food. Keep small pieces away from young children.
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