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It’s the toy you cannot escape. The one that quietly swooped in as kids tired of collecting Labubus: squishies. They come in all varieties, though Needoh has arguably become one of the most sought-after, along with squishy dumplings and, perhaps most surprisingly, faux sticks of butter.
Some schools have outright banned them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about some counterfeit squishies containing hazardous materials. Parents I talk to tend to have a love/hate relationship with them. And yet, they’re basically 2026’s Beanie Baby. Who knows how long the love affair will last, but if you’re looking for an of-the-moment costume, now is the time to pounce.
3 Squishy-Inspired Costume Ideas Worth Checking Out
1. A Dumpling-Inspired Costume
You need to see how amazing Mrs. Ashley French’s Dumpling costume DIY is. If you’re not feeling that degree of crafty, however, you can simply rock a dumpling-inspired tee and call it a day. (The shirts make for an easy teacher costume too, since they’re available in a bunch of colors and faces, so everyone in your pod or grade can rock a different design.)
- Dumpling Shirts in Several Styles: $8, Amazon (Note: This has a longer lead time.)
- Dumpling Shirt Available Via Prime: $16, Amazon
2. A Squishy Stick of Butter Costume
- Butter Shirt: $20, Amazon
- Yellow Straight-Leg Yoga Pants: $30, Amazon
- Butter Socks: $10, Amazon
- Slow-Rising Butter Squishy: $5, Amazon
3. Needoh-Inspired Costume
Instagram creator Encito_20 has shared a few different tutorials for making Needoh-inspired costumes that are worth a watch. One look, in particular, only requires a large cardboard box and a few different shades of Duct tape. Check it out here.
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