# Most Americans think adults keep stuffed animals because they're comforting

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> Indexed question in Health.

## Reading

In a Verasight survey conducted Feb. 28-March 6, 2025, the leading reason Americans give for why some adults keep stuffed animals is comfort: 54% say it is because the toys make them feel good.

Nearly half (49%) instead point to collecting, while a third cite emotional support (35%) and roughly three-in-ten mention the softness itself (30%). Smaller shares name a sense of belonging (24%), and 12% say they don't know.

## Topline

Why do you think there are adults who have stuffed animals?

Most Americans think adults keep stuffed animals because they're comforting.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Because they make them feel good.: 53.8%
- Because they are collectibles.: 48.7%
- Because they make them feel supported.: 34.5%
- Because they feel soft.: 29.6%
- Because it gives them a sense of belonging.: 23.8%
- I don’t know.: 11.9%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-02-28 → 2025-03-06
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.5%
- Module: health
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2025-010, fielded February 28-March 6, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.5%.

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