The secret of soft toys

Have you noticed that sometimes the appearance of a soft toy is not important for children to become their favorite toy? You shrugged and you’ve already noticed when it’s just a coincidence. But I want to reveal to you the secret of soft toys, why your choice may not coincide with your child’s choice.

If you are still looking for a gift for one special large size of soft toy bear, then I want to help you to choose the right one so that a bear does not have to sit on the shelf sadly for the next 10 years.

Soft toy material

Soft toys also have their own fur, we would never look at the shelf and imagine that these toys, which represent beautiful animals, have many different textiles with a structure. You may have noticed, but you have not thought, that each material performs the necessary function when a child touches it, sleeps on it or carries it with them. Then let’s look at what each soft toy stuffing and material helps a child emotionally on a daily basis:

• Organic cotton – Pure organic cotton is obtained through strictly controlled organic cultivation and processing. Organic cotton uses significantly less water and is particularly soft because the harsh chemicals in the process do not break down cotton fibers. When a child touches an organic cotton toy bear, bunny or any other toy animal, it will cause pleasant sensory sensations. Child will like a soft toy because of its special softness and smell, which can be felt from organic cotton material. An example for younger children is baby blankets, which create a feeling of security and warmth. If you are looking for a gift for infant, then this will be very useful, because it will serve as a great comforter in a world full of emotions.

An example for younger children is baby blankets, which create a feeling of security and warmth.

• Mohair materialis made of shiny and smooth fibers made from angora goat wool. You will find this material most often on classic soft toy bears and large toys with polyester filling. The fibers are beautiful and durable, so they will serve as a friend to the child for a long time.

• Plush is a great solution for children with severe skin sensitivity. An extra soft and gentle with its lovely fur coat will be a great night friend next to a child’s pillow – you can explain to your little one that this plush soft toy cat or bunny will protect his/her sweet dreams!

• Alpaca toys are so realistic that they are difficult to distinguish from real animals. Kids are smart, they know how to choose rich and silky materials for their toys. If your child is picky – he/ she will definitely like alpaca soft toys.

• Woven fur is the key to hugging toys. Amazingly soft and velvety. Your child will definitely appreciate quality soft toys made of this fur.

Size of soft toys

Large soft toys for children are a beautiful accessory in their rooms. It has its own charm and from time to time a child hug, sits on top of a toy or caresses it.

Medium-sized soft toys are a great companion of night sleep, a companion of a game and a friend with whom to talk and show off child’s accumulated emotions. This is a classic size, with a wider range from manufacturers.

Small soft toys for children or so-called pocket toys are unique comforters wherever child goes – quickly put them in a child’s bag, pocket or hold them in a child’s hands. Watch out! Just do not forget to leave it anywhere outside of your house, it will be a trouble to whole your family!

In a right moment, in a right place

If a parent anticipates an emotional experience for their child, such as a new day in a kindergarten, a visit to a dentist, an important doctor’s appointment, a long flight or anything else, then I strongly recommend to prepare a soft toy to take with a child.

I had to run with my little daughter to the doctor for a visit to get her annual shot. She was 1 year and 3 months old. I knew she would continue to remember her unpleasant visit. Before visit we went into a small shop and I let her to choose any soft toy animal. The toy cat was squeezed in the hands of my daughter during the Doctor’s visit, but it became a trusted friend of her. Even now, in her age of four years, when the day in the kindergarten was not so fun, she runs home to look for her toy cat, which is always there for her and is ready to pick up any of her tears.

Let’s buy soft toys for our children! They need them, as every child experiences different emotional days – a child needs a reliable friend which will always be there for him/her and calm him/her down!

Text by: Agnese Baumane