These 10 rare and inclusive Squishmallows also have disabilities
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Resembling a plump, squishy, marshmallow in the form of animals, fruits, and even a cassette player, each Squishmallow has a sweet cartoon-style face and a tag that explains its unique personality. Skyrocketing in popularity since their debut in 2020, it’s easy to understand this collectible toy’s appeal as the modern iteration of Beanie Babies. Filled with ultra-soft stuffing, there are over 1,000 different Squishmallows available in a multitude of sizes, textures, and styles, ensuring there’s a pillow pal for everyone, including those with a wide range of disabilities.
Taking to TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit, Squishmallow fans rave about why these collectible plushies are perfect for stimming, sensory calming, emotional support—and even physical support—due to their marshmallow-like texture. But perhaps the most noteworthy feature of Squishmallows is that these products strive for inclusion in a way that’s subtle and respectful of many different lifestyles and cultures.
From hearing and visual impairments, to using a wheelchair, or being neurodiverse, there are Squishmallows whose personality tags go far beyond sharing character hobbies, interests, and personality traits, and extend to also include mentions of the disabilities that make them who they are.
Cute, cuddly, and inclusive, these are 10 Squishmallows who live with disabilities like deafness, blindness, neurodiversity, and more.
1. Archie talks with his hands
Archie the Squishmallow shows us that all language is important when communicating with our friends.
“This shy Squishmallow has a special talent—he talks with his hands!” reads Archie the axolotl’s tag. A soccer afficionado who started a club for Squishmallows so they can learn to sign, you might one day see Archie scoring big in the Squishmallow Cup. Standing 12 inches tall, the Archie Squishmallow’s deep pink color, stubby arms, and feathery gills make this character cuter than ever.
Versions of Archie are among the rarest Squishmallows on the market, but this variant is still widely available.
2. Louie loves to read despite his dyslexia
Louie the Mango teaches us that certain activities, like reading, may be more complicated than others, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying to learn new things.
Louie the mango’s dyslexia may have meant he needed a few extra lessons to help him learn to read, but he’s almost finished with his first chapter book, and he’s really proud of the accomplishment. Having “grown to love books and stories,” this character’s tag explains he wants to be a librarian when he grows up. A large 20-inch Squishmallow, Louie is a vibrant orange color with iridescent stripes across his belly, and the leaf on Louie’s head is just as sweet as his tiny, little smile.
3. Dobrilla rolls down the runway
Dobrilla the Bigfoot plush is an interesting character with lots of hobbies and interests.
When Dobrilla, a Bigfoot, isn’t busy playing video games, knitting, or going on scavenger hunts, she’s rolling down the runway in her wheelchair. She’s 16 inches tall, covered in rainbow fringe, and wears a headband with two huge glittery hearts to complement her smiling face. Dobrilla and her rosy cheeks are absolutely adorable. She’s also part of the Valentine Squad, which means you have to love her!
4. Winona is learning sign
Winona The Rainbow Llama-Corn thinks inclusivity for our non-hearing friends is equally as important.
A fantasy-born llama pegacorn, Winona is getting two new things: a deaf baby sister and the gift of learning a new language. Busy mastering sign so she can be the best big sister ever, Winona has a sweet llama face, large wings, and a unicorn horn. This totally tie-dye creature is available in four different sizes.
5. Steele was born deaf
If the little one in your life loves aquatic animals and undersea life, they'll adore Steele the Whale Shark.
A super cool shark, Steele was born deaf, but that hasn’t prevented him from developing a passion for dancing. “Feeling the vibrations of the drums and bass,” Steele’s tag says he loves attending heavy-metal concerts with his friends, dancing to the beat of the music under the strobe lights. Covered in blue stripes and bubbles, Steele has a classic shark tail and stands 12 inches tall.
As a member of the ultra-rare Select Series, only 10,000 of this limited edition Squishmallow were made. That’s why he’s one of the most expensive Squishmallows on this list.
6. Delaney uses music to stay calm
Delaney the Frog gets easily overstimulated, and that's OK, because, with a little help from their trusty headphones, they can keep calm.
As Delaney’s tag explains, “he can get overwhelmed when things are too loud, so if you see him put his headphones on, don't be alarmed.” A lover of classical music, he uses melodies to help calm his nerves. One day he even dreams of becoming a composer. Well on his way, he already knows how to play three different musical instruments!
An extremely popular Squishmallow, Delaney the frog has a teal body with orange spots, a white belly, and froggie eyes on top of his head. While there isn’t necessary a bespoke autism Squishmallow in circulation, this is one character those in the community often relate to.
7. Barika is colorblind
Being colorblind doesn't hold Barika the Pink Bearded Dragon back.
Barika may not be able to see colors, but that limitation isn’t stopping her from living her dreams. Hoping to one day become a digital designer, Barika used to be shy, but now she’s really proud of all her hard work. A 12-inch pink bearded dragon, Barika has a white and purple polka dotted stomach, an iridescent beard, matching stripes down her back, and a tail that’s almost as smile-worthy as the fact that she’s always sticking out her sassy little tongue.
8. Melani is neurodivergent
Melani The Fox is adorable and soft enough to nap on.
Melani may have trouble sitting still, but her mom is helping her stay calm so she can attend school online. Earning stickers when she completes each assignment, she’s extremely proud of the collection she’s amassed. A sky-blue fox with squinty eyes and unique gold ears, Melani is available in six different sizes ranging from a tiny 3.5 inches all the way up to a whopping 20 inches. That variety hasn’t stopped this toy from inching up the rarity scale in recent months.
9. Casja is visually impaired
Casja the Cassette Player is beyond cool with her vibrant headphones.
Casja is different from the other Squishmallows, but it’s not because she’s visually impaired: It’s because she is a Walkman! A lover of video games, Casja the Squishmallow is available in four different sizes, has a cassette tape deck on her belly, playback buttons across her forehead, and wears yellow headphones. Although Casja’s electronic appearance may sound atypical, her style could not be any cooler.
10. Brinkley is blind
Brinkley the Bunny doesn't need vision to play her favorite music.
Brinkley hasn’t let the fact that she can’t see very well stop her from doing what she loves. Learning to play the guitar by memorizing the sounds the strings make, she can play almost any song you’d like to hear. A petite 14 inches tall, Brinkley is a pale pink bunny, with a super-soft white belly and an adorable bunny nose.
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