Non-food treats can help holiday organizers offer more inclusive choices alongside traditional sweets. FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project encourages offering non-food items in a separate bowl so trick-or-treaters with food allergies have another option.
For independent retailers, novelty gift shops, and party organizers, squishy toys offer shapes and tactile experiences to compare for a non-food assortment. Non-food does not mean allergen-free or suitable for every recipient; assess each product individually.
Planning Non-Food Novelties for Holiday Goodie Bags
- Inclusive choices: Provide a non-food option while checking the toy’s materials and filling for the intended recipients.
- Hands-on presentation: Compare samples to choose shapes and squeeze responses that suit your assortment.
- Coordinated packaging: Match colors and themes while confirming actual product dimensions, package fit, and labeling.
Featured Non-Food Novelties to Evaluate
1. Glitter Gel Smiling Bun: SQ-087
SQ-087 has a smiling steamed-bun shape with glitter gel filling and soft rubber material, as described in the catalog. Assess the visual finish and squeeze response using a sample rather than assuming a particular glitter composition or recovery time.
The catalog lists an approximate width of 8.5 cm, a height of 6 cm, a weight of 450 g, and 96 pieces per carton. Confirm these details and the packaged dimensions before selecting a favor bag or gift basket.
2. Flour-Filled Smiling Bun: SQ-088
SQ-088 is a smiling steamed-bun novelty described as soft rubber with flour filling. Request a sample to evaluate its resistance, reshaping behavior, and care requirements; the catalog does not establish a guaranteed ability to hold sculpted expressions.
Request the filling composition and any relevant allergen information, especially when selecting products for recipients with food allergies. A flour-filled toy should not be described as gluten-free, food-grade, or allergy-safe without supporting product-specific information. The listed carton quantity is 96 pieces.
3. Fruit Bar Jelly Squishy: SQ-024
SQ-024 is listed as TPR with petroleum jelly filling and a moldable, non-rebounding response. The catalog lists 72 pieces per carton. This fruit-inspired shape is a non-edible toy; confirm individual product and package dimensions before planning a bundle.
Important Sourcing & Safety Considerations
Buyer Advisory: Confirm age suitability, required product warnings, labeling, material and allergen information, and documentation for your specific destination market before ordering. Food-shaped toys are not edible. Keep product labels and instructions with individual giveaways, and avoid presenting realistic food novelties as edible treats.
Planning Winter Holiday Inventory
For Christmas stockings, gift exchanges, or event assortments, start with the intended recipients and package space. Confirm each SKU’s size and weight rather than assuming all designs fit small cones or advent calendars.
Ask about current availability, sample arrangements, and production and shipping estimates. Work backward from your required arrival date with a suitable buffer; ordering early does not guarantee a particular delivery date.
Wholesale Inquiries with ToyAdFun
ToyAdFun provides a catalog of soft rubber, TPR, and filled squishy toys for wholesale inquiries. Carton quantities vary by SKU: the bun examples above list 96 pieces, while SQ-024 lists 72. Ask the team to confirm MOQ, mixed-assortment availability, materials, packaging, and shipping options for your proposed order.
Browse the wholesale squishy catalog, read the Wholesale & FAQ guide, or contact the team to request a quotation.