🧪 What Is Food-Grade Silicone & Why It Matters in Squishy Toys

(Because What You Squish Should Be Safe Enough to Trust)

🧐 First of All… What Is Food-Grade Silicone?

Let’s break it down like we’re chatting over coffee.

Food-grade silicone is a type of non-toxic, flexible, rubber-like material that’s safe enough to be used in:

• Baby bottle nipples

• Baking molds

• Ice cube trays

• Reusable food bags

• And yes — squishy toys!

It doesn’t leach harmful chemicals. It’s resistant to heat and cold. And it lasts for years without breaking down or flaking like plastic or foam. That’s why it’s used in products designed for mouths, hands, and everyday life.

At YumiSquishy, it’s the only material we trust for our toys.

🧸 Why Does It Matter in Squishy Toys?

Here’s the thing:

Squishies aren’t just stress-relief toys.
They’re held, squeezed, sniffed, licked (yep — toddlers), and loved by kids and adults alike.

That means what they're made of really, really matters.

Let’s compare real quick:

🚫 What Can Go Wrong With Cheap Materials?

Unfortunately, not all squishies are created with care.
Low-quality toys might contain:

• Formaldehyde (used in foam processing)

• Artificial dyes and paints that chip or rub off

• Synthetic fragrances that can cause irritation

• Unregulated plastic blends with no safety testing

None of those things belong in a toy you (or your child) touches every day.

✅ Why We Use Food-Grade Silicone Only

At YumiSquishy, we don’t cut corners. Every squishy we make is:

• Made with food-grade, BPA-free, platinum-cured silicone

• Free from phthalates, lead, and latex

• Soft, flexible, and slow-rising — without foam

• Fully washable and long-lasting

• Tested by hand before shipping

We use the same silicone trusted for use in baby teething products and reusable food containers — because you deserve that level of safety too.

🧼 Bonus: Easy to Clean, Easy to Love

Let’s be honest: your squishy’s going to see some stuff.

From dusty desks to sticky toddler fingers, it’s going to need a bath eventually.

And here’s the good news:

🫧 Food-grade silicone = totally washable.
Just use mild soap and warm water, pat it dry, and it’s as good as new.

🌿 It’s Better for the Planet, Too

Unlike foam toys that break down and end up in landfills, food-grade silicone is:

• Reusable

• Durable

• Recyclable through specialty centers

• Lower waste over time

Choosing better materials = choosing less waste.

❤️ Final Thoughts: Why It’s Worth It

We’re not here to sell just another cute toy.
We’re here to make soft, safe, and sustainable joy — without shortcuts.

Because what you hold in your hand every day… should be as healthy and kind as what you put in your body.

So the next time you squish, make sure it’s food-grade — and made with love.

🔗 Curious what it feels like in real life?

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