HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT PLUSH TOY FOR YOUR CHILD?

Stuffed animals always make great gifts: kids love them!  However, stuffed animals? come in an almost endless array of shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and species.

Choosing the perfect friend for your child can seem overwhelming. If you're stuck in the toy aisle or surfing the internet wondering  how to choose the stuffed animal  that will make your child's eyes dance, here's our guide to getting it right every time.

1) Choose the Perfect Opportunity

Stuffed animals that become lifelong friends are usually the ones that are  received at special times . Have you or someone you know just brought home a new baby? Are you returning from a long trip away from your family? Is your child struggling with the loss of a pet or family member? Is he/she bored during a long lockdown?

Giving a stuffed animal at these times can be extremely meaningful to your child and  bring a smile to their face . Receiving a stuffed animal is a way of telling them that you care about them more than anything else. If you want to commemorate a special occasion or comfort your child, nothing beats a stuffed animal.

2) Take into account the interests of the child

Is your daughter crazy about horses? Does your son's room look like a box of crayons exploded in it? Then a simple brown puppy probably won't excite him much. When choosing a stuffed animal,  think like the child who will receive it .

Does she always draw fantasy creatures like dragons and unicorns, or dogs that look like the family's German Shepherd? Would she rather have a standard teddy bear or one dressed like her favorite cartoon character?

3) Ask the Child for Advice

Whenever possible, it never hurts to  ask your child what they like best , especially if their interests change from month to month. Ask questions at appropriate times like, "If you could have any pet, what would it be?" or "If you could paint your cat any color, what would it be?"

Also look at  the stuffed animals your child  already owns. If they are all teddy bears or zoo creatures, this should give you an idea of ​​what to buy. A child who loves elephants? will surely love receiving a stuffed elephant simply but also other animals  of the savannah like a lion or a rhinoceros.

The best method is still to take a trip with your child to  Peluche Kingdom ®  which offers many soft toys that he or she will probably like!

4) A Super Pouffy Plush

If you're really stuck on what to buy and can't get your child's opinion,  go for the fluffiest, softest, cuddliest stuffed animal  you can find.  Kids can't resist the joyful tactile sensation of something super soft? and fluffy. There's a reason why favorite toys tend to be plush.

5) A Stuffed Character from His Favorite Book

What a fun and magical way to bring your child's favorite book to life! Love dragons and dinosaurs?? Read books about mermaids, crabs, sharks, and fish? Pairing a realistic and super fun plush with a book can make  a great gift,  while giving a plush that looks like a character from a beloved book will light up their world!

6) Consider the Age of the Child

A stuffed animal that appeals to an  eight-year-old will likely be less than ideal for an eight-month-old, and vice versa. Baby stuffed animals should be super soft, small or squishy enough for little hands to grasp — and free of any attachments or attachments that could pose a choking hazard.

On the website or label is often indicated the appropriate age ? for the stuffed animal in question. For example, you can  see the minimum age intended for the  safe use of the stuffed animal by your child on each product sheet.

7) Quality and Safety of Toys

Stuffed animals have been popular for years — and are often designed and manufactured by smaller, decades-old family businesses. As you can imagine, family businesses that have seen generations of children and grandchildren come and go may be more inclined to think a little more about who their customer is and  prioritize safety  over the pressure of traditional business results.

Sometimes this can mean more thought goes into the design of stuffed toys, higher quality materials, and  quality control is seen as a personal responsibility  rather than a government standard. Value is the key word here when shopping for stuffed animals. Attention to detail, the quality feel of fabrics, and construction can often tell you how long a toy will last, and whether it will hold up to constant washing and play.

8) Choosing Plush Toys for your Baby

A- Plush Ball

Give your baby a soft toy ball.  Babies love watching balls roll . Your baby can learn to roll the ball by himself, or roll it back and forth with a buddy. You and your baby will have hours of fun rolling the ball back and forth on a clean, soft surface.

B- Plush Doll

Give your baby a soft doll. Your baby will have a lot of fun with a plush doll. The plush doll can be a boy or a girl. It can represent  a policeman?‍♀, a firefighter?‍?, an astronaut?  or another profession. You could even give your baby two dolls to double the fun.

C- Stuffed Animal

Give your baby a stuffed animal. With a stuffed animal in hand, your baby will begin to  learn all there is to know about the world of animals . For example, you can give him a stuffed monkey, cow or shark. Teach your baby the appropriate sounds that the animal makes. For example, if you give him a stuffed pig, tell him: "This is a pig. It makes a noise. The sound it makes is 'oink oink'".

D- Plush Blocks

Give your baby some soft blocks. Soft blocks are, like normal blocks, roughly cube-shaped objects ⬜ that can be stacked and played with. For example, you can encourage your baby to  build a wall with his soft blocks .

You can also use the stuffing blocks to help your baby  understand colors . For example, you could take all the red stuffing blocks and stack them. Point to the soft blocks and say, "Are these blocks red?" Continue this pattern with other colors.

Even though they are soft, cute and cuddly, have you ever wondered  what stuffed toys are made of ? 

Once you have chosen what type of soft toy your child will be happy to receive, make sure of its quality and that it will not cause  any danger to his health . For this, you can consult ? right now:  How to Choose a Safe Soft Toy for your Baby?