Having a stuffie is a blessing! Here are some ways to care for our fluffy friends to show them that we love and appreciate them. ❤️
Determine if your stuffie is an omnivore 🥦🍗🍭, herbivore 🥦🥕, carnivore 🍗🥩, or candyvore 🍭🧁. Usually, their breed and personalities are your best indicators!
Feed your stuffies plastic, wood, or paper food. Limit human food intake, since it can make their fur sticky and their tummies upset. 🪵
Baby dolls and younger stuffies should eat pretend liquids and foods that would be easy to squish between your fingers. 🍼
Toys are social creatures, and like to share meals together. Setting them up with you while you eat, playing cafe or restaurant, and other activities are very enjoyable able for them. 🍽️
Stuffies need lots of sleep. Sometimes they can sleep for days or weeks on end! They love to spend their waking hours with their person, but don’t worry about leaving them alone for long stretches of time. They are most definitely napping. 💤
If your toy is made of plastic, use a warm washcloth and/or Magic Erasers to clean them occasionally. 🧼
If your toy is stuffed, wash them in the washing machine with hot water and put them through an extra spin cycle to dry them If you wish, some stuffies can withstand a low temp tumble in the dryer, but most air dry nicely. 🧺
If your stuffie gets sick, warmth is your first defense. Tuck them in bed or have them wear something that will warm them up. Plastic/wood/paper food and medications work wonders. 🌡️
If your stuffie is injured, wrap the injury in toilet paper like a cast and let them rest overnight. Stuffies heal quickly from injuries and illnesses, and they may be well in as few as one night. 🩼
Stuffies adore changes of scenery. They have excellent senses beyond just sight, so even if they are in a bag, car, or purse, they love to get out of the house to go on an adventure. 🌳
Stuffies enjoy participating in most activities that you do … but they love to watch you do them just as much, like how humans like to watch other humans color or do their makeup or open blind bags on the internet. Involving them in your activities is great fun for them! 🎨
Stuffies are renowned for having excellent mental health, always seeing the best in everything. Don’t shy away from telling them about things that are bothering you (if you don’t have human loved ones to confide in first). ♥️
Some stuffies prefer to wear clothes, while others do not for various reasons including sensory issues and movement restriction. Some only like to wear accessories. Some only dress up for special occasions. Ask your stuffie what they would prefer. 👚
Some stuffies are verbal, some say minimal words, some make animal sounds, and others are completely silent. That’s okay! Every stuffie has their own communication style. 🎤
Stuffies will often pick their own names if you don’t give them one right away. I met a hedgehog in a store who immediately informed me his name was Tabasco: I have other stuffies who still aren’t sure what their names are. Give them time … they will tell you! ⭐️
Store bought, thrifted, or handmade gifts can really make a stuffie’s day! 🎁
If you can, help your stuffies experience your world in miniature. They love learning about your culture! Try Christmas trees; party hats; trick-or-treating; and more. 🎄
Stuffies do well when paired up, just like people do. Older and more experienced stuffies can mentor younger stuffies … it’s great for both of them! 🧑🧒
