Soft toys make the best baby gifts and brilliant presents for new arrivals! Little ones love touching them, and they’re a fun way for parents to start playing and interacting with their newborn. Looking for some of the very best soft toys and snuggly gifts? We are here to help! From cuddly teddy bears and unique soothers to imaginative night lights, here are our top picks!
Top Baby Gifts and Soft Toys:
- Bandana Buddies Giraffe – Activity Toy
- Dumpster Dog – Loveable Mutt
- Soft Activity Crab
- Marius the Rhino – My Cuddly Friend
- Roly Poly Balls – Farmyard Fun!
- Arthur The Bear
- Tilly Rag Doll
- Pigeon Rattle – Moulin Roty
- Perlette The Frog
- Cuddly Flamingo – Lilliputiens
1 Bandana Buddies Giraffe – Activity Toy , £19.99 £19.99
Entertaining plush with lots of sensory features
This brilliant early years toy measures 20cm and looks like a smiling giraffe! Little ones are sure to enjoy exploring all of the sensory features. Stroke his velvety fur, then squish the ears to hear them crinkle! The toy also features a rattle and two textured teethers, one of which can be removed. There’s also a sturdy ring at the top, great for affixing to a stroller or high-chair. A wonderful way to entertain curious tots.
2 Dumpster Dog – Loveable Mutt , £24.99 £24.99
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Super soft pooch with whiskers & a goofy expression
Based on a wonderful French children’s book, Dumpster Dog from Moulin Roty isn’t your traditional plush toy. Though he’s super soft to the touch, he looks as though he spends his days rooting around dustbins! His long snout has whiskers that stick out in all directions, and his floppy pink tongue is very silly… get to know him better and you’ll find he’s packed with character, with velvety ears and silky fur too. One loveable mutt!
3 Soft Activity Crab – Moulin Roty France , £25.99 £25.99
Adorable activity plush for little hands with a fun rattle & squeaker!
Designed for babies from birth, this soft and colourful activity toy is full of fun. From luxury French brand Moulin Roty, measuring 42cm from pincer to pincer, and made from a mix of gentle fabrics. Features a range of sensory elements including rattles, crinkly textures, a squeaker and a small bell. Encouraging little ones to touch, grasp and discover new sounds and textures! Lightweight and perfect for playtime, sure to delight.
4 Marius the Rhino – My Cuddly Friend , £25.99 £25.99
Handsome plush 20cm rhino in a decorated gift box
Crafted by luxury Belgian brand Lilliputiens, this handsome rhino is made of soft-touch cotton, with a cheeky expression and embroidered eyes. Marius’ removable shirt, speckled horn and ribbon tail provide lots of textures for little hands to explore. At 20cm tall, his squishy body makes him perfect for cuddles! He comes presented in a decorated gift box and is suitable from 3 months.
5 Roly Poly Balls – Farmyard Fun! , £19.99 £19.99
Farm themed set of adorable soft sensory balls
This lovely set is sure to stimulate curiosity in a little one, with the round shape and soft texture easy for little hands to grasp. Helping to develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, each ball has a different feel with multi-textured fabrics. With a cow, pig, dog and sheep, each squeezable soft ball makes a different bell sound, sure to entertain for hours.
6 Arthur The Bear – Moulin Roty France , £29.99 £29.99
Classic teddy with incredibly soft fur
Meet Arthur, a truly handsome teddy bear with silky caramel-coloured fur incredibly soft to the touch – perfect for cuddles and snuggles! Arthur comes presented in a lovely round gift box, making him a wonderful choice for Christenings, first birthdays, or as a welcome to the world. Suitable from birth and measuring 23cm tall, there’s no bear quite like Arthur.
7 Tilly Rag Doll , £21.99 £21.99
Soft cotton rag doll, 35cm tall with removable clothes
Made of soft cotton, perfect for cuddling, Tilly measures 35cms from the top of her hair to the tips of her toes. Dressed in removable clothes, with a beautiful purple floral print dress and sleeveless jumper. Her look is completed with thick stripy tights and soft velour shoes. A lovely companion for any little girl for each and every adventure.
8 Pigeon Rattle – Moulin Roty France , £19.99 £19.99
Super cute pigeon rattle, easy to grasp with soft velvety fabrics
Meet Michel the Pigeon, a soft and playful rattle from Moulin Roty’s Puce & Pilou collection. Designed for babies from birth, this charming little companion is perfect for cuddles and early sensory play. Made from soft velvety fabrics, Michel is easy for tiny hands to grasp and hold. With a gentle rattle sound encouraging babies to shake and explore, helping to develop coordination. A perfect gift for a newborn!
9 Perlette The Frog – Moulin Roty , £19.99 £19.99
Super soft frog plush in floral overalls
Perlette the Frog is a beautifully made soft toy from luxury French brand Moulin Roty. She features a soft green plush body, long floppy limbs, and a delicately stitched face. Crafted from high-quality materials, she is both soft to the touch and durable, making her suitable for everyday play and an ideal snuggling bedtime companion. Her adorable design and style make her a timeless addition to any soft toy collection.
10 Cuddly Flamingo – Lilliputiens Plush , £25.99 £25.99
Pretty plush 20cm flamingo, packed with personality
Crafted by luxury Belgian toy brand Lilliputiens, this lovely flamingo is made of velvety polyester, with a friendly expression and embroidered eyes. Anais’ long legs feature glittery embroidery and her wings are decorated with fur for little hands to explore. At 20cm tall, her squishy body makes her perfect for cuddles! She also comes presented in a decorated gift box and is suitable from birth.
These are some of our top picks of the best gifts and toys for newborn babies. Babies love snuggly things and furry friends to curl up with. Our selection of toys and special gifts for babies have been tried and tested and meet with the approval of both the babies they are intended for and the parents.
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