Meet the Beanie Bellies: Ty's Squishiest Family Starts at Just $6.99

Beanie Boos get most of the attention, but ask anyone who has actually squeezed a Beanie Belly and they will tell you: this is the range built for cuddling. Soft, floppy and generously filled through the middle, hence the name, Bellies are Ty's answer to the question every parent hears at bedtime. We currently have 32 of them in stock at Beanie Boos Australia, and the range is worth a proper look.

What makes a Belly a Belly

Where Boos are all big glitter eyes and bright colours, Bellies are rounder, softer and more relaxed. They sit lower, squish flatter and flop over in a way that makes them ideal for tucking under an arm. They still have plenty of character, just a gentler kind.

The current lineup runs from farmyard to rainforest. Lara the Capybara and Alex the Axolotl cover the internet's two favourite animals. Silas the Sloth, Bumper the Hedgehog, Henrietta the Hippo and Petey the Raccoon fill out the wildlife. And cat lovers are spoiled: Binx, Jenni, Lillibelle, Mango, Miso and Morgan mean there is a Belly for nearly every cat in the neighbourhood.

Three sizes, three price points

The regular Bellies are $11.99, which makes them an easy birthday-party gift or pocket-money purchase. The clip versions are just $6.99 and attach to school bags, so the favourite animal comes along without getting lost. At the top of the range, the medium Ranger the Dog is $29.99 for a properly huggable size. There are also two Disney-licensed Bellies in the collection for character fans.

That spread matters if you are buying for more than one child. Two regular Bellies and a clip comes in around $30, which solves a three-sibling gift problem neatly.

A word for collectors

Everything we said recently about discontinued designs applies double here. The Bellies range turns over as new animals arrive, and quirky characters like the axolotl and capybara tend to be the first ones people hunt for after they retire. If one catches your eye, do not assume it will be there next season.

Come and squish one

All 32 Beanie Bellies are available now at Beanie Boos Australia. Every one is genuine Ty stock through the authorised Australian distributor, with Click and Collect, Afterpay and free standard shipping on orders over $150. Keep an eye out for our Beanie of the Week specials too, with 30% off a featured character while stocks last.