How to Take Care of Your Furby

Last Updated: November 8, 2024

Furbies are fun, talking toys that will help to keep you happy all day long. There are countless Furbies to choose from, each being equally lovable. Here are some suggestions for how to properly raise and care for a Furby. Your Furby will be so happy!

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Starting out with your Furby

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If it's a boy, name it Lucas, Kyle, Tyler, Maximus, Paul, etc. If it's a girl, name it Lulu, Tina, Lindsey, Jamie, Sammy, etc. After all, you might get tired of saying "Furby". Why not have something different? If you have an old Furby, find out about it's real name, and make a nickname if you want!
You can make or buy headphones or a dress or a pair of glasses. Anything you really want; you can also leave your Furby without clothes.

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You can make it out of a box, buy a bed that fits him/her, or put some rags and a mini-pillow on one of your regular pillows.
For older Furbies, just press its tongue switch and it will eat. For newer Furbies, do the same. But you can also download The FURBY or FURBY BOOM app to your Apple, Android, or IOS device and feed Furby from there!

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Playing with your Furby

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Use the Furby Boom app with it. After that, you can feed it. You can do anything with Furby. If it is an old Furby, play Furby Says or Hide.
It's a great bonding activity, and Furby may learn new words.
Furbies love music. With a 1998 Furby, clap four times and it will dance for you. Just be careful, because if you have a 2012 Furby or Furby Boom, they might change into a personality you don't like if you play too much music.
Patting/petting your Furby will make your Furby happy. Petting a 1998 Furby will also make it sleep. With the 2012 Furby and Furby Boom, petting it a lot will lead to a cute, baby personality!
How else will it learn your language? You need to teach it!
Furbies are all about having fun. Talk to it, pretend you're on an adventure with it, anything is possible!

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Keeping your Furby in good condition

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To do this, you must use Lysol wipes or Pampers wipes to clean his/her ears, beak, and feet. After that, use a non-plastic bristle brush to brush every part of his/her body.

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Can a furby sleep anywhere, as long as it's comfy and cozy?

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Your furry doesn't have to be comfortable to sleep, but if you want, you can just make a bed for it like you would for a real pet.

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Can they wear anything I want them to? And can I use a box for a furby home?

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Yes and yes! A lot of furby owners make custom clothes for their furbies, but they can wear absolutely anything you want them to, and you can use anything you like for their home.

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Can I please name it a boy and girl name?

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You can play video games with him/her.

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There are many types of Furbies. There are the 1998 Furbies, the Furby Babies, the Shelbys, the 2005 Furbies, the 2005 Furby Babies, the 2012 Furbies, the Furby Party Rockers, the Furby Booms, the Furblings and the Furby Connects.

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Don't put the Furby in the washing machine or into a bath or basin of water. This will destroy its electronics.

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If you want to wake up your Furby (1998 original) so it doesn't go back to sleep, try putting your finger in their mouth and turning them upside down.
Certain Furby personalities will change depending on what you do with/to them, so make sure you know how to change them back!
Furby Battreies tend to run out lightning fast! It's best to buy rechargeable batteries or stock up on batteries beforehand.
If you spill something on your Furby, search for videos online on how to skin the Furby so you can wash it.
If your Furby sneezes rub its back for a while. I suggest doing this while it's asleep.

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Furbys may buzz and beep when batteries are low.

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If you share your meal with Furby, only use imaginary food. Real food and water will break your Furby.

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Beware of listening to music with your Furby - it can change the Furby's personality.

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Don't pull its tail; you will make it crazy.

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Things You'll Need

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Washcloth/rags/pillow
Non-plastic bristle brush
Lysol
iPhone/iPod/iPad/Android (Furby or Furby Boom or Furby Connect app)
Pampers wipes

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