To buy myself a jellycat as an adult?

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I know it sounds odd, but I’m heading off on some solo travelling next year. It’ll be the first time I’ve ever done something like this.

I mentioned off hand to a friend that I was thinking of getting myself a jellycat as a little companion (just a bit of fun, really), and she went off on me that it was incredibly strange to do. She said that as an adult I shouldn’t want a stuffed toy.

I know it does sound childish, but as a child I loved my stuffed animals. I had so many of them (all huge, or I’d take one of them) and I named and loved each of them. I just thought it might bring me a little bit of comfort while I’m away, but now I’m questioning myself massively

and she went off on me that it was incredibly strange to do.

Why do you give a fuck about what she thinks?

I share my bed with a 3ft tall capybara plushie. Get all the Jellycats you want!

Your friend is being very narrow minded and cold. Of course an adult can enjoy them! Honestly, I don't think I could trust someone who can't understand the appeal of a jellycat. In this dreary and disconnected world, they're a little piece of cuddly joy!

Get your lovely soft pal and take it travelling. Take photos of you both enjoying yourselves! Have a fab time!

I just think it’s a nice thing to have in case I feel like shit. It’s just a little thing to bring me some joy

Well I ordered a brand new Bartholomew from the website…

then I got on vinted and stumbled across a penguin that I couldn’t say no to, and then a ghost.

so now I have a collection 😄

In Japan they have hotels that have special beds for guests who bring their toys with them.

I bought my 85 year old aunt a pot of flowers plushy last Easter (not jellycat but basically the same thing). She loves flowers but is allergic so she can't have them in the house. She loves it 😁 you're never too old for something that brings a smile to your face

Do it, take joy where you can!

Meh, I’ve got 2, a latte and a croissant. There are worse vices!

I have a jelly cat! Do it and enjoy your trip

Do it. You
am super jealous of my sisters huge collection of Jelly cats.

Love this!

I have had a Jellycat squidgy bear for 25 years. His name is Eric. He attended my wedding he was present at the birth of my child. I love him and couldn’t imagine life without him

I need him.

I have a few. I also bought my kids some. If they bring you joy and comfort why not?

YABU. Not because you want a stuffed toy, but because you want a JellyCat! Overpriced and ridiculous designs. They do me in! 🙈

But perfectly fine to have toys, plushies etc!

I’m mid-40s and bought my first Jellycat a few weeks ago. It sits on the shelf in my little home office, and makes me smile when I’m wfh. If someone wants to judge me for it, I really don’t care - it makes me happy.

Need photo of your teddy on a sledge please

My 4 year does the same. Blarge Shark and his Ikea Orca. They're gorgeous. Glad to hear your shark is happy!

Get it!

I have a collection of beanie boos and put a small owl one in my DP’s bag whenever he has to travel without me. He sometimes sends me pictures of it having adventures.

I don’t see any harm in adults liking soft toys or teddies but I do know a couple of people who seem to think it’s a personality trait and someone I know takes her “comfort plushies” to work in her rucksack with them hanging out and doesn’t take the rucksack off.

I hate the word “plushie” but not sure if that’s in reaction to being annoyed by her posts or my ability to get easily irritated 😂.

There are a million other plushes your DGC can get.

Meh I have no time for people who judge other or look down on them for shit like this.

I still have the stuffed toy dog I had when I was a kid, he's as old as I am and screw anyone who won't accept it (as an aside my partner is on the spectrum and his special interest is soft toys so I didn't need to worry and we have plenty 😁🥰)

Well done OP!! You should do what you want and what makes you happy!! Jelly cats are wonderful and lovely and make me smile. I hope your new collection makes you happy!!

I'm currently on holiday with my Jellycat peanut, so obviously I say go for it!

Go for it! (I have 4)