I’ve spent £2.5k on squishmallows for my 12-year-old – she wakes me at 5am to buy them & our home is stuffed full

SOFT, spongy and sold in millions – Squishmallows are a trend to be reckoned with.

Last year, more than £100million of the colourful creatures were snapped up worldwide, with sales soaring by 11 per cent in the UK.

SuppliedAlpna Smith’s 12-year-old daughter Skye, above, has a collection of squishmallows worth more than £2,500.[/caption] Credit is @alpz_smithAlpina, right, says daughter Skye has even dragged her out of bed at 5am to queue at stores for one-off versions[/caption]...