Taba vs Mochi: The Squishy Showdown✨
Elizabeth Aulet
Hey Squishy Sous Chefs!
Let’s talk about something super important:
Not all squishies are the same!
Some are fast, stretchy, and mass-made…
Others are slow, soft, handmade, and sooo satisfying.
We’re about to compare:
Mochi squishies (the rubbery kind)
vs
Taba squishies (the slow-rise, handmade magic I make at Squishie Bakery)
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So… what even is a Taba squishy?
Taba squishies are handmade squish toys made with a super soft silicone gel.
No foam. No sponge. No shortcuts.
They feel like this:
Extra soft
Sticky (but in a good way)
Very slow to rise back up—like a sleepy marshmallow
Pretty enough to display
Real enough to look edible (but please don’t eat them)
Each one is hand-poured, hand-decorated, and totally one-of-a-kind!
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And what’s a mochi squishy?
Mochi squishies are fun little rubbery toys that bounce back fast.
They're usually:
Made of TPR plastic
Stretchy, not sticky
Quick to snap back
Simple in shape (think blobs, animals, and fruit)
Mass-produced in factories
They're cute! But they don’t have the same feel or quality as handmade Taba squishies.
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Let’s See the Difference!
(Real pics from my own squishies and mochi comparison!)
Mochi squishy (fast & stretchy):
Taba squishy (slow-rise & handmade):
Side-by-side squish test:
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Why do Taba squishies cost more?
Great question! Let me tell you why:
Made with real silicone gel
(not foam, not plastic—this stuff is premium and imported!)
Handmade in small batches
Every squishy is poured, cured, decorated, and floofed by hand.
Tons of detail
My squishies have faux frosting, sprinkles, and realistic bakery textures!
Takes time
From mixing gel to unmolding and packaging, it takes hours—not minutes.
So yup—they cost more. But you’re getting art you can squish!
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What if it’s sticky?
Totally normal! Taba squishies start off sticky.
But here’s the trick:
Just sprinkle a little flocking powder (aka squishy dust) and they’re good to go.Still soft. Still slow. Less sticky. Win-win!
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Are they safe? 
Yup!
Squishie Bakery squishies are made with skin-safe, food-grade silicone gel—the good stuff!
They’re:
Non-toxic 
Soft and gentle on skin 
Safe for ages 4+ with adult supervision 
So go ahead—squish your stress away! Just keep 'em out of reach of tiny toddlers or curious chompers.
Remember: These are NOT food, even if they look tasty enough to eat!
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Final Thoughts from Your Squishy Chef
Mochi squishies are cute and simple.
But if you want something slow, satisfying, soft, and squish-a-licious...
Taba squishies are the real deal.
At Squishie Bakery, I make every piece by hand using my own extra soft squishy recipe, no shortcuts. Just pastel goodness and Sweet Sensory Relief in every squeeze.
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Wanna feel the difference for yourself?
Check out our latest handmade squishies! Drop a comment on your fave! Tag us @squishiebakery_ when you squish!Let’s keep playing with our food… without ever throwing it away!
Love,
Liz — your Squishy Executive Pastry Chef