What Are Plushies? Plushies are cuddly, soft and huggable plush toys that come in all shapes and sizes. They can be found in every colour and pattern imaginable, making them perfect for any taste or style. Although the exact history of plushies is unknown, it is generally accepted that they originated in Japan in the early 1990s. The Japanese word "kawaii" is often used to describe the overwhelming cuteness of these stuffed animals. Plush toys are often referred to as plushies, plush toys, soft toys, snuggles, and stuffed animals. They are made in a variety of shapes, including animals, people ..read more

How to identify what type of plushie is Not all plushies are created equal. In fact, there are a few different types of plushies—depending on the material they're made of. So, before you start caring for your plushie, you need to identify what type it is. There are four types of plushies: synthetic, fleece, fabric and minky. Synthetic plushies are made from man-made materials, fleece plushies are made from synthetic or natural fibers, fabric plushies are made from natural fabrics such as cotton or wool, and minky plushies are made from a synthetic minky fabric. With this knowledge, you can now ..read more

Plushies help reduce stress It’s well known that interacting with animals help to reduce stress and so it’s no coincidence that dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits etc. are known as our best friends. The simple act of petting a companion animal causes a measurable reduction in the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol can cause a number of physiological problems some of which include weight gain and a higher probability of developing coronary disease. However, did you know that touching a soft plush toy can have similar cortisol reducing effects? Playing with all types of cute animal, food ..read more