We could all use a good friend right now. Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Your Life Arizona and showed off some adorable plush toys to help kids get through these tough times. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and don’t forget to join Toy Insider’s #FunAtHomeChallenge.

SQUISHMALLOWS (2017)

Available in four sizes, these Japanese-inspired collectible plush feature super soft Spandex EF with foam and polyester stuffing for cuddly, squishy fun. Styles include penguin, cat, fox, owl, frog, unicorn, hedgehog, and more. Each sold separately.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • 2.99-19.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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HUG-A-PET

These soft, plush characters feature a pouch in their bellies that kids can slide their hands through to give them a perfect hug. There are five Hug-a-Pets to collect, including a dog, a shark, a unicorn, and more. These soft, plush characters feature a pouch in their bellies that kids can slide their hands through…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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KAI BEAR

This 12-inch taupe teddy bear has super-soft plush and an adorably oversized head, embroidered paw pads, and a beige muzzle. Kai is surface-washable for easy cleaning.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20.00
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BABBLE BABY

These 14-inch baby dolls babble more than 25 sounds when kids press their chest. The doll is soft and cuddly and includes a matching headband or hat. Choose from pink, stripe, or bear styles. These 14-inch baby dolls babble more than 25 sounds when kids press their chest. The doll is soft and cuddly and…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.95
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS.+

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POKÉMON MY PARTNER PIKACHU

Kids can team up with My Partner Pikachu using its two play modes featuring more than 100 interactions and 20 sounds and expressions. Its arms and ears move, while its cheeks and tail light up. Kids can team up with My Partner Pikachu using its two play modes featuring more than 100 interactions and 20…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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PAC-MAN TAMAGOTCHI

Kids can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pac-Man by raising a Tamagotchi character with help from the iconic yellow ghost chaser. If bugs or ghosts invade the screen, call on Pac-Man to save the day. Available in yellow maze and black maze versions. Kids can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pac-Man by raising a Tamagotchi…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99-24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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