Squishies & Slow-Rising Toys
Berry Slow-Rise Squishy
A large red strawberry squishy with molded seed dimples and a green leaf cap. Press it down and watch the foam slowly return.
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Why you’ll love it
- Slow-rise foam gradually returns after each press
- Molded seed dimples repeat across the rounded berry
- Chunky green leaf cap adds a second tactile shape
- Plain unprinted design keeps the fruit shape uncluttered
- Silent and mess-free for desks and bedside
- Light enough to move between a shelf, drawer or bag
A little more calm, up close
Berry is a large rounded red strawberry with molded seed dimples, a chunky green leaf cap and a plain unprinted surface. Press the soft PU foam and it gradually returns to shape over a few seconds. The raised leaf cap and repeated dimples add tactile detail while the matte surface stays quiet and simple. It is easy to keep on a desk or shelf and works without batteries, loose filling or sound.
Materials
Slow-rising polyurethane (PU) foam with a soft matte skin and non-toxic printed detailing. BPA- and phthalate-free.
Care
Spot-clean with a barely-damp cloth and air dry fully; never soak foam squishies. Keep away from heat, oils and sharp edges. Not food-safe, so keep away from mouths.
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120 reviews
- Yusuf D. Dearborn, MIVerified Buyer
soft and quiet, but smaller than I pictured
Mixed feelings. The good: it's silent, the matte skin is genuinely pleasant, and the slow comeback is relaxing when you're stressed. The not-so-good: it's smaller than I expected. The specs do say about 8cm so that's on me, but in the photos it looks chunkier and more palm-filling than it actually is, it's a fairly little berry. The leaf piece also feels like the weak point, kind of loose where it meets the body. I don't dislike it, it just didn't wow me the way I hoped. Fine desk fidget, just set your size expectations first.
Used for Desk - Ezra D. Wichita, KSVerified Buyer
buy it
Didn’t think a slow-rise squishy would do much, but it feels amazing in the hand.
Used for Sensory - Rowan D. Raleigh, NCVerified Buyer
better than expected
A few weeks in and it’s still going strong. Couldn’t be happier.
Used for Gift - marcopolo_kt Eugene, ORVerified Buyer
my kind of pocket snack (not edible)
8cm strawberry that fits perfect in my palm and squishes flat then takes its sweet time coming back. I keep it in my hoodie pocket and squeeze it on the bus. love it.
- Shauna E. Ottawa, CAVerified Buyer
exactly as described
Didn’t think a squishy would do much, but it settles my hands when I’m anxious.
Used for Sleep - Kai T. Portland, MEVerified Buyer
almost perfect
Really like this little squishy, it gives my nervous energy somewhere to go. Only thing, there was a faint smell the first day that aired out. Still using it daily.
Used for Sleep - Hannah Orlando, FLVerified Buyer
almost perfect
Really like this slow-rise squishy, it helps quiet my head before bed. Only thing, the printed face fades a little with handling. Still using it daily.
Used for Sleep - Sandra K. Olathe, KSVerified Buyer
color isn't quite the photo
The squish itself is great, soft and slow exactly like a slow-rise should be, and my daughter loves the sleepy little face. Only heads-up is the color. The listing photo reads as a soft pink-berry but the one we got (Classic Red) is noticeably more of a bright true red in person. Not a dealbreaker and honestly she doesn't care, but if you're picky about getting that gentle pastel look, maybe go for Classic Red instead. Still a sweet little thing for the price.
Used for Gift - Wade S. Wichita, KSVerified Buyer
my new favorite
At work this is exactly what my hands needed. So glad I bought it.
Used for Anxiety - Jordan V. Chicago, ILVerified Buyer
so worth it
Honestly didn’t expect much for the price and it takes the edge off when I’m wound up.
Used for Desk - Talia W. Madison, WIVerified Buyer
the slow round-back is weirdly mesmerizing
Bought this on a whim because it looked cute and now it's the thing I reach for during back-to-back meetings. You press the berry flat and it takes a good five seconds to fill back out, and watching that happen quietly resets my brain a little. Got the Classic Red. It's silent, which matters in an open-plan office where a clicky toy would get me side-eye. Soft matte skin, no weird smell out of the package. Just a nice small calm thing.
Used for Desk - quietfidget_42 San Diego, CAVerified Buyer
exactly as described
A few weeks in and it’s still my favourite. No notes, love it.
Used for Desk - Tamsin J. Glasgow, UKVerified Buyer
decent for the price
The little squishy is genuinely nice, but the printed face fades a little with handling. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.
Used for Anxiety - Ines T. Seattle, WAVerified Buyer
calm in the palm
Didn’t think a little squishy would do much, but it takes the edge off when I’m wound up.
Used for Gift - Renée A. Portland, MEVerified Buyer
Update after a couple months
Wrote this off as a cute impulse buy at first. Update after about two months of daily desk use: it's held up way better than I assumed it would. The seeds are printed on so I figured they'd rub off but they haven't, and the foam still rebounds at the same slow pace it did on day one. I'm an anxious fidgeter and having a silent thing to squeeze during stressful work calls genuinely helps me stay present instead of spiraling. It's one small part of how I keep myself steady through the day. The little face has gotten a bit grubby but a damp cloth sorts it out. Would buy again, already eyeing the other squishies on the site.
Used for Anxiety - Beatrice N. Cork, IEVerified Buyer
got it as a gift, kept it for myself
Ordered this for my niece's birthday and made the mistake of opening the box to check it. Now I've had to order a second one because I'm not giving this one up. The little sleepy face on it is ridiculous and I adore it. The rise is slow and gentle, not snappy, and it's completely silent so I can fidget with it during long video calls without anyone hearing a thing. Lovely soft matte finish too. Classic Red is the prettier of the two in my opinion.
Used for Gift - Javier P. Tampa, FLVerified Buyer
decent for the price
the squishy is genuinely nice, but mine arrived with a small crease that mostly settled. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.
Used for Gift - Micah T. Memphis, TNVerified Buyer
hooked
My niece asked me to order them their own. That says it all.
Used for Sensory - Ezra F. Reno, NVVerified Buyer
good and not-so-good
The slow-rise squishy is genuinely nice, but it’s a bit smaller than I pictured. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.
Used for Sensory - busyfidget_jm Perth, AUVerified Buyer
my new favorite
So soft and the slow rise is genuinely satisfying. Couldn’t be happier.
Used for Desk - Reuben Kansas City, MOVerified Buyer
buy it
my restlessness is easier to sit with when this is in my hand.
Used for Anxiety - Reza A. Tempe, AZVerified Buyer
good study companion
Finals week and my hands needed something to do that wasn't picking at my nails. This sat next to my laptop and I'd squish it between flashcards. The four-or-five second comeback is just long enough to give your eyes a little break. It's small, light, doesn't make noise in the library. For eleven bucks I have zero complaints.
- Liam T. Perth, AUVerified Buyer
so soft
My nephew asked me to order them their own. That says it all.
Used for Sensory - Sloane W. Columbus, OHVerified Buyer
buy it
keeps my hands busy at work without anyone noticing. Love it.
Used for Desk - Hollis R. Manchester, UKVerified Buyer
lovely but the leaf is fragile
Genuinely cute and the slow rise is just as soothing as described, I keep it on my desk and squeeze it through emails. One thing keeping it from full marks: the little green leaf cap on top feels thin and a bit flimsy, and mine has started peeling away at one edge after a few weeks of handling. The berry itself is great, but I'm gentle around the leaf now so it doesn't come off entirely. Worth knowing if you've got kids who'll be rough with it.
Used for Desk - Farah F. Rochester, NYVerified Buyer
happy overall
Really like this little squishy, it scratches the sensory itch just right. Only thing, mine arrived with a small crease that mostly settled. Still using it daily.
Used for Gift - Sina E. Columbus, OHVerified Buyer
my new favorite
Better made than the cheap ones online, this one actually lasts.
Used for Anxiety - Ashley H. Santa Fe, NMVerified Buyer
calm in the palm
quiet, calming, perfect for in the car. So glad I bought it.
Used for Desk - Bram M. Brisbane, AUVerified Buyer
almost perfect
really like this little squishy, it helps quiet my head before bed. Only thing, the printed face fades a little with handling. Still using it daily.
Used for Sleep - Bilal N. Austin, TXVerified Buyer
hooked
a few weeks in and it’s still in my pocket daily. Would buy again in a heartbeat.
Used for Anxiety - Priscilla M. Chattanooga, TNVerified Buyer
soft and quiet, exactly what I wanted
Wasn't expecting much from a ten dollar squishy but the foam quality surprised me. It presses down really easy and rounds back slow without that loud thwack some of these have. I use it on the nightstand when my thoughts won't settle at bedtime, just slow squeezes in the dark. Takes the edge off enough to actually drift off. The matte skin feels nice, not sticky or rubbery.
Used for Sleep - Sahil C. Kansas City, MOVerified Buyer
mixed feelings
the slow-rise squishy is genuinely nice, but there was a faint smell the first day that aired out. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.
Used for Sensory - Nasir Charlotte, NCVerified Buyer
buy it
Quiet, calming, perfect for during lectures. Worth it.
Used for Sleep - Maya K. Tampa, FLVerified Buyer
happy overall
Really like this squishy, it takes the edge off when I’m wound up. Only thing, the printed face fades a little with handling. Still using it daily.
Used for Anxiety - Yara M. Savannah, GAVerified Buyer
calm in the palm
My husband asked me to order them their own. That says it all.
Used for Gift
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Questions & answers
4 questions answered by our team and buyers
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Would this work for an autistic adult who needs sensory input?
Honest answer: it helps a lot of people, and we won't pretend it's magic. Having something to squish with your hands can take the edge off restlessness, stress or the urge to fidget, and many of our customers find that genuinely steadying. It is a supportive tool though, not a treatment or a cure. If you're navigating a diagnosis, a professional is the right person to guide that.
Works for me as one thing in my toolkit. I keep it on my desk and reach for it without thinking.
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Is the Berry Slow-Rise actually quiet enough to use in a classroom?
Completely silent, yes. No clicks, no pops, nothing for anyone to notice. It's one of the toys we specifically recommend for meetings, classrooms and quiet offices.
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How big is it really? It's hard to judge the scale from photos.
It's about Approx. 8 cm. It sits comfortably in an adult palm and tucks into a bag or pocket easily. The full dimensions are in the details table on this page.
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What is it made of? I'm checking for allergies.
Slow-rising polyurethane (PU) foam with a soft matte skin and non-toxic printed detailing. There's no latex. The full materials note is on this page, and if you have a specific sensitivity just email us before you order and we'll confirm.
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Questions about this toy
Is the Berry Slow-Rise Squishy quiet?
Yes, it’s completely silent, so you can use it in meetings, classrooms and quiet offices without disturbing anyone. Sweet, slow-melt calm for the desk and small gifts.
What is the Berry Slow-Rise Squishy made of?
Slow-rising polyurethane (PU) foam with a soft matte skin and non-toxic printed detailing. BPA- and phthalate-free.
How do I clean and care for it?
Spot-clean with a barely-damp cloth and air dry fully; never soak foam squishies. Keep away from heat, oils and sharp edges. Not food-safe, so keep away from mouths.
Who is the Berry Slow-Rise Squishy best for?
It’s a great fit for anxiety relief, sensory needs, sleep wind-down, desk toy, gift. In short: sweet, slow-melt calm for the desk and small gifts. Age guidance: 6+.
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