Introducing the Squishmallows Advent Calendar

Your kids may not be over the Halloween sugar rush yet, but it’s never too early to plan for the next big thing… it’s also Christmas.

In addition to food and gifts to think about, there’s also the small matter of advent calendars to consider.

Gone are the days when you opened a cardboard door to reveal a picture of an angel.

Even chocolate advent calendars are being swapped out for fancier options.

For the grown-ups there are advent calendars filled with booze, ones filled with beauty treats and even calendars with clothes or jewelry behind each door.

But now, kids’ advent calendars are taking it up a notch, too.

The latest one to hit the market has shoppers *really* excited, because it’s full of little Squishmallows.

Available from Boots, the Squishmallows Advent Calendar contains 12 ‘micromallow’ toys, each 2.5″ tall.

All 12 toys are festively themed and include a Christmas pudding, reindeer, snowman, Santa and more.

Boots says:

‘Micromallows are small but mighty!

“The Micromallows Holiday 12-Day Advent Calendar features 12 iconic Squishmallows styles in their smallest and most collectible form yet.

‘Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with Nick Santa Claus, Manny Snowman, 2.5 inch holiday favorites and more! Only from Original Squishmallows. Join the staff!’

‘So cute!’

The Squishmallows Advent Calendar was posted on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, where many fans raved about the product.

‘This is so beautiful! The little elf dog ‘ wrote one.

“Omg” said another simply.

“I’ll be watching for that,” added a third.

However, some fans were unimpressed by the £35.99 price tag.

‘You saw it. Dear,’ said one.

‘It looks great! But £35” wrote another.

Other Squishmallows gift ideas

If you’re shopping for a Squishmallows fan but want an advent calendar alternative, Boots have a number of other gift ideas.

This cute bubble bath set is just £12 and is also in the Boots 3 for 2 Christmas gift event, so you can stock up for less if you’re buying for multiple kids at once.

Or, for cat and chocolate lovers, this mug gift set will tick both boxes. It costs £10 but you can currently save 15% with a Boots Advantage card.