Plush Toys That Give In To Your Animal Instincts

The gift-giving season is upon us; let’s get squishy. Any of our four favorite plush animals make an excellent gift for kids of any age, offering nostalgic whimsy and tactile comfort wrapped up in one adorable package.

For the traditionalist: Teddy Bears

Popularized by a political cartoon featuring Theodore (“Teddy”) Roosevelt, the teddy bear has been a childhood mainstay since the early 20th century. Sweet and snuggly, a teddy bear is a beautiful choice for a baby’s first toy that you want to stay with them for years to come.

For the pet parent-in-training: Plush Puppies

Let’s face it: As wonderful as man’s best friend is, not all households can accommodate a dog. If your little ones (or, heck, older ones) are jonesing to be a pooch parent before finances, time or allergy considerations allow, grab them the fluffiest plush Fido you can find as a consolation prize.

For the young-at-heart: Bucolic Bunnies

Bunnies have graced the pages of children’s literature for well over a century now. If you’re nostalgic for the stories of Beatrix Potter, Richard Adams or Lewis Carroll, a stuffed rabbit for your baby bunny is a wonderful way to pass that love to the next generation.

For the avant-garde: Barrel of Monkeys

Hey hey hey — start monkeying around! An playful twist on a childhood classic, a stuffed monkey is an unexpected and unique addition to playtime that definitely won’t get lost in the mix.

Spirit (Animal) of Giving

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