Find your calm
Save 28% Loaf Cat Slow-Rise Squishy: cream and grey sleepy cat foam toy
  • Silent
  • Sleep favorite

Squishies & Slow-Rising Toys

Loaf Cat Slow-Rise Squishy

4.6 (210) Read reviews 1.8k+ sold

A round, loaf-shaped cat squishy that settles into your palm and rises back slow. Soft, drowsy and quietly soothing.

$12.99 $18.00 You save $5.01
Colorway: Grey Tabby

Add $22.01 more for free US shipping

30-day money-back guarantee. Love it or send it back for a full refund, no stress.

VISA AMEX Discover Pay GPay Shop Pay PayPal Secure SSL checkout
Why you’ll love it
  • Slow rise rounds back over a few seconds, at an unhurried pace to sink into
  • Plump loaf shape with folded ears and a drowsy face
  • Matte, soft skin that's gentle for long, idle fidgeting
  • Silent and mess-free for offices, classrooms and bedtime
  • Pocket-sized and light for desk-to-nightstand travel
  • A soft comfort your hands reach for without thinking

A little more calm, up close

Loaf Cat has one job and does it perfectly: sit there being calm. It's a plump, loaf-shaped kitty squishy with little folded ears and a drowsy face, soft enough to flatten and slow enough to round back over a few seconds. There's something about that unhurried rise that is easy to watch and sink into, which is why it earns a spot on the desk for anxious afternoons and on the nightstand for winding down. The matte skin is gentle for long, idle fidgeting, and it's silent in any room: no rattle, no squeak, just a soft thing to hold. The kind of small comfort your hands reach for without thinking.

Materials

Slow-rising polyurethane (PU) foam with a soft matte skin and non-toxic printed detailing. BPA- and phthalate-free.

Care

Spot-clean with a barely-damp cloth and air dry fully; never soak foam squishies. Keep away from heat, oils and sharp edges. Not food-safe, so keep away from mouths.

Verified buyers

What people say about the Loaf Cat

4.6 out of 5
Based on 210 reviews

92% rated it 4★ or higher

210 from verified buyers

What buyers mention most

Drawn from the words of 210 verified reviews. A topic only appears when several people mention it.

Why you can trust these reviews
  • Every Verified Buyer review is tied to a real, confirmed order of this product.
  • We invite all buyers to review, and we never pay for reviews or reward positive ones.
  • We publish every genuine review, positive or critical, and never edit them to lift our score.
  • If a reviewer received a product for free, it’s clearly disclosed on their review.

Ratings are calculated automatically from these reviews. We don’t hand-pick the average.

210 reviews

  • Simone D. Asheville, NC
    Verified Buyer

    calm in cat form

    Hard to explain why pressing a little foam cat flat and watching it slowly puff back up is so settling, but it is. It's become a tiny ritual when my chest feels tight. Soft matte skin, no squeak, fits in my palm. The drowsy face genuinely makes me exhale. One small comfort I didn't know I needed for $12.99.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Raquel A. Providence, RI
    Verified Buyer

    got my partner through finals week

    Bought this for my boyfriend who's in nursing school and was a stress ball of a human during exams. He keeps it next to his laptop and squishes it between flashcards. He says the slow rise is weirdly grounding when his heart is racing about a test. Grey Tabby, holds up to a LOT of abuse. Best 13 bucks I've spent on him in a while.

  • Esme B. Boulder, CO
    Verified Buyer

    wanted to love it

    Wanted to love it but the printed face fades a little with handling. The idea is good and it looked great, just didn’t hold up the way I hoped.

    Used for Desk
  • Alex V. Manchester, UK
    Verified Buyer

    so soft

    Quiet, calming, perfect for at work. Better than I expected.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Heather S. Raleigh, NC
    Verified Buyer

    better than expected

    Got the Cream and it’s even prettier in person. Worth it.

    Used for Sensory
  • Yvette M. Baton Rouge, LA
    Verified Buyer

    11pm, brain won't quiet, this helps

    That's the exact moment I bought it for and it delivers. Lights off, phone down, and I just slowly press the loaf and let it rise in the dark. The four-or-five-second comeback paces my breathing somehow. I've cut down on doom-scrolling because reaching for this is easier than reaching for the phone. Black Cat version, matte and soft, no smell by the time it shipped to me.

    Used for Sleep
  • Tomas Albuquerque, NM
    Verified Buyer

    my anxious afternoons have a new companion

    Around 2 or 3pm my brain starts spinning and I reach for this without thinking. Pressing it flat and waiting for it to come back gives my hands and head something steady to do. Not a fix for anything, just a small calm thing that takes the edge off. The grey tabby print is sweet and the foam still feels exactly like day one after a couple months.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Bao Santa Fe, NM
    Verified Buyer

    good, minor niggle

    Really like this little squishy — it takes the edge off when I’m wound up. Only thing, mine arrived with a small crease that mostly settled. Still using it daily.

    Used for Sleep
  • Bianca K. Columbus, OH
    Verified Buyer

    better than expected

    my anxiety is easier to sit with when this is in my hand.

    Used for Desk
  • Felipe R. Mesa, AZ
    Verified Buyer

    great squish, watch your thumb placement

    Really happy with it overall. Slow rebound is exactly as described, the loaf shape sits nice in the hand, and it's silent which I needed for the office. One real caveat: the printed face can smudge if you keep mashing the same spot. Mine's a couple weeks in and the grey tabby's stripes are starting to soften where my thumb lands. Minor, but worth knowing if the looks matter to you as much as the squish.

    Used for Desk
  • Jada M. Austin, TX
    Verified Buyer

    great little fidget

    Honestly didn’t expect much for the price and it lives on my nightstand now.

    Used for Sensory
  • Deja W. Columbus, OH
    Verified Buyer

    the slow rise is the whole point

    Bought this on a whim after a rough stretch of sleep and it's earned its spot on my nightstand. You squash the little loaf flat and it takes a good five seconds to round back out, and somehow watching that unhurried rise slows me down too. Got the Grey Tabby. The folded ears and sleepy face are genuinely cute without being obnoxious about it. It's the last thing I press before I turn the light off most nights now.

    Used for Sleep
  • Theo C. Savannah, GA
    Verified Buyer

    buy it

    at work this is exactly what my hands needed. Worth it.

    Used for Gift
  • stilldesk_pdx Pittsburgh, PA
    Verified Buyer

    lovely little thing

    my restlessness is easier to sit with when this is in my hand.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Cassie L. Naperville, IL
    Verified Buyer

    does the job

    My teenager is obsessed with this squishy — hasn’t put it down.

    Used for Desk
  • Brandon K. Cedar Rapids, IA
    Verified Buyer

    soft and nice, but the face faded on me

    Mixed feelings. The squish itself is great — slow, quiet, genuinely relaxing to mash while I'm on calls. The problem is the printed face. I fidget with it constantly and after maybe six weeks the cream one's little eyes and nose have lightened where my thumb sits. Still works as a squishy, but the cute factor is what sold me and it's wearing off faster than I'd like. Wanted to be honest about that since I use it hard.

    Used for Desk
  • Amara E. Leeds, UK
    Verified Buyer

    lovely little thing

    Use it on long calls every day. Exactly what I hoped for.

    Used for Gift
  • Clara B. San Diego, CA
    Verified Buyer

    so soft

    better made than the cheap ones online — this one actually lasts.

    Used for Sensory
  • Isabel B. Spokane, WA
    Verified Buyer

    lovely little thing

    honestly didn’t expect much for the price and it gives my nervous energy somewhere to go.

    Used for Sleep
  • marcoplays San Diego, CA
    Verified Buyer

    silent, which mattered more than I thought

    Open-plan office, and most of my fidgets either click or rattle and I get self-conscious. This one makes zero noise. I flatten it under the desk during meetings and nobody knows. Matte skin doesn't get gross or sticky after a day of handling either. Cream colorway looks like a little bread cat on my monitor stand.

    Used for Desk
  • Kiara Madison, WI
    Verified Buyer

    good and not-so-good

    The squishy is genuinely nice, but mine arrived with a small crease that mostly settled. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.

    Used for Sensory
  • Heejin L. Tacoma, WA
    Verified Buyer

    perfect little gift

    Got it for my sister who is obsessed with cats and she squealed. Soft, drowsy, and honestly the loaf shape is spot on for anyone who knows the meme. She keeps it by her bed now.

    Used for Gift
  • Grace C. Naperville, IL
    Verified Buyer

    so soft

    Keep one on the train and another on long calls. Exactly what I hoped for.

    Used for Sleep
  • Nico Akron, OH
    Verified Buyer

    decent for the price

    The little squishy is genuinely nice, but there was a faint smell the first day that aired out. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.

    Used for Desk
  • Jasmine C. Spokane, WA
    Verified Buyer

    so worth it

    A few weeks in and it’s still my favourite. No notes, love it.

    Used for Sensory
  • Kofi P. Madison, WI
    Verified Buyer

    does the job

    my best friend is obsessed with this slow-rise squishy — hasn’t put it down.

    Used for Sleep
  • Saoirse V. Atlanta, GA
    Verified Buyer

    mixed feelings

    The squishy is genuinely nice, but there was a faint smell the first day that aired out. It’s fine, just landed in the middle for me.

    Used for Sensory
  • Ahmed J. Columbus, OH
    Verified Buyer

    so worth it

    Bought one, already ordered another. It helps quiet my head before bed.

    Used for Desk
  • Clara F. Charlotte, NC
    Verified Buyer

    lovely little thing

    Honestly didn’t expect much for the price and it has become part of my wind-down.

    Used for Gift
  • Priscilla T. Manchester, UK
    Verified Buyer

    lovely but smaller than the photos read

    Don't get me wrong, I really like it — the slow rise is so satisfying and it's soft in a way that's easy to hold for ages while I'm reading. My only thing is I pictured it bigger. It's about 9cm so it sits in the palm rather than filling your hand, which the listing does say, I just didn't clock it. Still drowsy and sweet. Got the Black Cat and the little face is adorable.

    Used for Sensory
  • Finn L. Santa Fe, NM
    Verified Buyer

    great little fidget

    Didn’t think a slow-rise squishy would do much, but it gives my nervous energy somewhere to go.

    Used for Sensory
  • Jamal F. Nashville, TN
    Verified Buyer

    my new favorite

    My stress is easier to sit with when this is in my hand.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Gemma P. Santa Fe, NM
    Verified Buyer

    good, minor niggle

    Really like this slow-rise squishy — it helps quiet my head before bed. Only thing, the printed face fades a little with handling. Still using it daily.

    Used for Sleep
  • Ella R. Raleigh, NC
    Verified Buyer

    my new favorite

    Gave it to a coworker and it was a hit. Might order one for myself.

    Used for Gift
  • Roman H. Charlotte, NC
    Verified Buyer

    my new favorite

    better than I expected. Has become part of my wind-down.

    Used for Desk
  • Bilal F. Raleigh, NC
    Verified Buyer

    calm in the palm

    Got the Grey Tabby and it’s even prettier in person. Exactly what I hoped for.

    Used for Sensory
  • Rania A. Spokane, WA
    Verified Buyer

    faint smell the first day, gone now

    When I opened it there was a slight foam smell — not chemical-harsh, just that new-PU thing. Left it on the windowsill overnight and by morning it was gone. Mentioning it because I almost panicked. Past that it's a solid little squishy, slow rebound, nice matte finish, good for keeping my hands busy instead of nail biting. Would've been five if it shipped odorless.

    Used for Sensory
  • Eva W. Dallas, TX
    Verified Buyer

    love it

    My wife is obsessed with this little squishy — hasn’t put it down.

    Used for Desk
  • Wendell A. Chattanooga, TN
    Verified Buyer

    quiet enough for the night shift

    I work overnights and during the dead hours I need something to fidget with that won't disturb anyone or keep me wired. This is perfect — totally silent, soft, and the slow squish is calming rather than stimulating. Helps me wind back down when I get home too. The cream loaf lives on my work bag's front pocket so it travels desk to home with me.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Emeka D. San Jose, CA
    Verified Buyer

    exactly as described

    My granddaughter asked me to order them their own. That says it all.

    Used for Sensory
  • Zane D. Santa Fe, NM
    Verified Buyer

    better than expected

    Use it in the car every day. So glad I bought it.

    Used for Sensory
  • Colette K. Portland, ME
    Verified Buyer

    buy it

    Honestly didn’t expect much for the price and it is so satisfying to squish.

    Used for Desk
  • Ivan N. Indianapolis, IN
    Verified Buyer

    so soft

    Gave it to my niece and it was a hit. Might order one for myself.

    Used for Anxiety
  • Cailin O. Cork, IE
    Verified Buyer

    small but mighty cute

    Update after two months: still the thing I grab first. I was worried the slow-rise foam would go floppy with daily use but it bounces back the same as day one. The Black Cat colourway is gorgeous, matte and dense feeling. My daughter keeps trying to steal it so I think a second one is coming. Genuinely soothing to hold while I'm reading at night.

    Used for Sleep
  • Jun C. Ottawa, CA
    Verified Buyer

    hooked

    Keep one on flights and another at my desk. No notes, love it.

    Used for Desk

Have this one? Your honest words help the next person choosing.

Write a review

Before you buy

Questions & answers

3 questions answered by our team and buyers

Ask a question

  • Is the Loaf Cat actually quiet enough to use in a quiet office?

    Asked by Samira H. · Mar 3, 2025

    Completely silent, yes. No clicks, no pops, nothing for anyone to notice. It's one of the toys we specifically recommend for meetings, classrooms and quiet offices.

    The Calm Toy teamMar 4, 20258

  • How big is it really? It's hard to judge the scale from photos.

    Asked by Ruby T. · Jan 4, 2026

    It's about Approx. 9 cm. It sits comfortably in an adult palm and tucks into a bag or pocket easily. The full dimensions are in the details table on this page.

    The Calm Toy teamJan 7, 202621

  • Would this work for an autistic adult who needs sensory input?

    Asked by Adriana · Apr 8, 2025

    Honest answer: it helps a lot of people, and we won't pretend it's magic. Having something to squish with your hands can take the edge off restlessness, stress or the urge to fidget, and many of our customers find that genuinely steadying. It is a supportive tool though, not a treatment or a cure. If you're navigating a diagnosis, a professional is the right person to guide that.

    The Calm Toy teamApr 11, 20259

    Works for me as one thing in my toolkit. I keep it on my desk and reach for it without thinking.

    Otto P. Verified Buyer Apr 11, 20257

Good to know

Questions about this toy

Is the Loaf Cat Slow-Rise Squishy quiet?

Yes, it’s completely silent, so you can use it in meetings, classrooms and quiet offices without disturbing anyone. Drowsy, loaf-soft calm for the desk and the nightstand.

What is the Loaf Cat Slow-Rise Squishy made of?

Slow-rising polyurethane (PU) foam with a soft matte skin and non-toxic printed detailing. BPA- and phthalate-free.

How do I clean and care for it?

Spot-clean with a barely-damp cloth and air dry fully; never soak foam squishies. Keep away from heat, oils and sharp edges. Not food-safe, so keep away from mouths.

Who is the Loaf Cat Slow-Rise Squishy best for?

It’s a great fit for anxiety relief, sensory needs, sleep wind-down, desk toy, gift. In short: drowsy, loaf-soft calm for the desk and the nightstand. Age guidance: 6+.

You might also like

More ways to find your calm

Shop all