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Wild and Wooly Wall Art

SunnyChanel — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Perfect for the trophy room, but just way more animal friendly. No taxidermy here, this GUND Wild and Wooly Deer Plush Wall Décor brings a wee bit of the wildness to your kid’s walls. Cute and a little kooky, you can pick up one of these plush faux fur mounted heads here from Kohl’s for $59.99.

Etsy Alert: Strawberry Milk

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:44:00 GMT

Looking at the Strawberry Milk plush doll by SugarElf makes my teeth hurt. It’s just that sweet. This strawberry cow undoubtedly has a much sweeter milk that your normal everyday Elsie, and she’s way cuter too. This festive, soft and adorable plush animal is available from Etsy seller Sugar Elf here for $40. A brown hued heifer is available as well, if you’re more in the mood for some chocolate milk.

Mummy's Here!

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:00 GMT

I find the confusion of the term ‘mummy’ (as in a bandaged and wrapped corpse ) and ‘mummy’ (as in mommy, mother, momma) totally amusing. My daughter can not comprehend why a Mummy is called a mummy. She knows that ‘Mummy’ is a highfalutin term for mother, but has yet to grasp the whole idea that the same word can be used for very different things. To add to the confusion, I should totally get her a big and small Mummy dolls from Inhabitshop.com. These handmade cotton plush toys, when presented in a pair like above, totally look like it could be a mother and child. So it would be a Mummy mummy! Yeah, that oughta keep her busy for a wheel. You can pick up one of these adorable dolls her for $48 (Canadian) for the small and $59 (Canadian) for the big one here.

Gloomy Bear Gets Loud

SunnyChanel — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Gloomy Bear is …let’s say…an acquired taste. Yes, this pink plush doll looks cute and cuddly but the dripping blood on its long nails tells a whole different story. This cult character from Japan has been popular with the edgy set for quite a while and now the Gloomy Bear is getting’ loud.

This new incarnation of the bear features speakers in his feet. Yup, nine inches of plush portable speaker action. The bear is available here for $26.99 (pre order available now). He may be a wee but gory for the nursery, but maybe you could invest in a little pair of bear gloves to cover up the evidence of his bloody past.

Rody Goes Plush

SunnyChanel — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Everyone’s favorite plastic horsey has become a sweet sweet softie. Yup, Rody the popular ride-on horse, is now coming out as a plush toy. The Taito Rody XL Summer Color Plush is 17”, comes in pink and blue and is just as cute as the original…maybe even cuter! You can preorder for one from Toy Tokyo here for $29.99

Simple, Soft and Stylish - The Babushka Doll

SunnyChanel — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

I’m not sure what it is, but something about the simple charm of this Babushka Softie Doll just makes me smile. These dolls are handmade in Australia and are extra soft, cuddly and safe - the face has been screen printed so there aren’t any little add ons that could be a hazard to the youngest of doll lovers. This plushie comes in a variety of fabrics, this one is the Flower Pop Pink version which just adds for extra cheerfulness. You can adopt one from Etsy here for $14.

Let Them Cuddle Brains?

JeanneSager — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:52:00 GMT

So you've got the "right" preschool in your sights and your little egghead has already mastered the list of presidents. He's got all the brains you could ask for. Or does he?

The same folks who put out that recalled cuddly plush uterus has a plush set of brains for . . . well, we're not sure what for. The folks at I Heart Guts! say the body's command center deserves a little love, but we're thinking this one might get a rise out of their medula oblongata.

What do you say? Spit up or spit out the details on where to get it (that would be straight from I Heart Guts! for $20)?

And check out these oddities:

Cupcake-Flavored Dental Floss

Battery-Powered Booger Sucker

Rescue Pets Let Kids be Heroes and/or Pet Owners

Whit Honea — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:03:00 GMT

Does your child have pet wishes unanswered? It happens.

Now is your chance to set things right. Kind of.

Rescue Pets allow children to adopt a plush pet and register them online. They also allow children to go above and beyond the typical role of pet owner and venture into the world of veterinary science. It's educational!

Warning - the animals actually whimper and whine and it's only sweet for about 20 seconds. Still, they're awfully cute when they're quite.

Calico Critters Goes Plush

JeanneSager — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

I always thought the one downfall of our little buddies from Cloverleaf Corners was the lack of cuddle-ability.

Not anymore. The Calico Critters line of sweet little forest animals and their playset homes has gone plush. And they're taking the cuteness with them.

With a rabbit, mouse, bear and cat - just like their harder, miniature versions - the Calico Critters soft varieties let them play friends of the forest, and when they're done, take them off to bed for sweet dreams of friendly critters.

Priced at $13.99, you can get them all at Amazon - Willow Cottontail Rabbit, Lauren Fisher Cat, Penny Petite Bear or Nibbles Norwood Mouse.

Want to win one? I'm giving one away - click here.

Zooguu Fugu: 100% Toxin-Free Cuddliness

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

You don't need a specially trained chef or a death wish to enjoy this delightful little fugu from Etsy seller Zooguu (formerly Sweetestpea), and though we don't recommend nibbling on it, you're also not likely to get a tingling sensation when you do.

Being your happy little snuggle buddy, on the other hand, is totally doable where Zooguu's fugu is concerned: at 9" tall, with a generous 31.5" waistline, the little puffer even has soft fabric eyes for added cuddliness.

$90 from Zooguu's Etsy shop -- a little steep, yeah, but hey, you can have it custom-made in any color.

Agatha Von Vanderbeetle: Welcome Anytime in Our Backyard

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

This time of year, the only beetles I care to see are the ones sitting calmly in the toy aisle -- or, in the case of Ms. Agatha Von Vanderbeetle here, the ones batting their eyelashes at me from an Etsy store.

Agatha actually has quite the back-story, having made the journey (as an orphan, no less) from the harsh Australian wild to her present home with Etsy seller chunkychooky. No wonder, then, that she's such a rugged little critter, machine-stitched from denim, suede and various other hardy fabrics, and finished off with strongly attached (and really cute) eyes.

Learn more about Agatha's journey, and pick up a Von Vanderbeetle of your own for $28 at chunkychooky's Etsy store.

10 Easter Gift for Under $10

SunnyChanel — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Trying to find goodies for the Easter basket that aren’t of the candy, chocolate or sugar filled variety? Non sugary elements for the yearly Easter basket can very quickly add up and hit the pocket book hard. We’ve come up with 10 items for under $10 each that would and could be sweet, fun and inexpensive treats for your Easter basket gettin’ kids and best of all, they won’t rot their teeth. Nice and nice.

Domo Easter Plush (above)
Sorry kids, if you want one of these limited edition Target Exclusive Easter Domo dolls, you're going to have to go to an actual Target to pick one up, this is an "instore" only item. $7.99.

Egg Shaped Sidewalk Chalk
Perfect for some Easter themed art on your driveway. $3.95 here.

Good Egg By Barney Saltzberg
This interactive book allows the reader to have the egg in question "sit", "roll over" and "speak". $9.95 from Amazon here.

Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhard
A total classic, and for good reason. This charming interactive "touch and feel" book continues to be fun for generations. $9.99 from Amazon here.

Silly Putty Spring 2 Pack
I always got an egg of silly putty each Easter. A way for my folks to slip in some non-candy related fun in my basket. Although I have yet to introduce my daughter to Silly Putty, this might be the year. $3.09 here.

Playmobil Pirate in an Egg
It’s a pirate. A pirate in an egg! Yeah, this Playmobil piece ain’t for the kid who’d want a bunny, bear or other cute trinket. Nope, this egg busts open to reveal a mighty pirate. Eggs, pirates, Easter…a great mix. $4.29 here

Plush Bitty Rabbit Mini Flopsie 8"
It's hard to avoid putting a cute plush toy in a Easter basket. And when you can pick one up like this 8" bunny by Aurora for just $4.99 here.

Basic Beat Egg Shaker
It’s maracas for the mini set. These small baby and toddler hand sized shakers are perfect for kids to get with the beat. You can pick them up here for $1.50 each.

Lego Mrs. Bunny Easter Set
For those Lego lovers, here is a Bunny Easter Set which pays tribute, in a pixelated style, to trees, eggs and bunnies. You can pick a set up here for $8.99.

Bunny Ring Toss Game
How do you like to spend Easter Sunday? Why by attempting to throw a color ring over the head of a bunny of course. But instead of using a live one, go for this wooden version, it’ll be easier, trust me. You can pick one up here for $5.75.

Watch Out for These Charming Mermaids

SunnyChanel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:04:00 GMT

I love mermaids. But really, who doesn’t, right? Pottery Barn is showing their appreciation for these half female, half fish creatures with their brand new Mermaid Plush Dolls. These charming, cute and crafty looking ladies come in two styles. Roxanne the pirate mermaid with her eye-patched octopus and the blonde Juliette with her pet goldfish. Each doll is nine inches tall and is available for $39 from Pottery Barn Kids.

Bunny It Up: Little Bunnies 3-pack

AmandaHill — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The adorable little bunnies seen above are all available in the Little Bunnies 3-pack from FAO Schwarz. They are soft and fuzzy, just arriving for spring.

The set includes all three of the Bunnies, and is available at FAO Schwarz.

Pink Birds Plush Baby Blanket

AmandaHill — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Among the many baby blankets that one can find on the web, the Pink Birds Plush baby blanket is one of the most visually appealing. Aside from the visual appeal, the blanket is cozy and soft, made from soft plush microfiber and an adorable print.

This gorgeous blanket can be found at The Modern Baby Company in both a small and large size.

Star Baby: Charlie & Brooke's Sheen's New Twins Buckle Up

SunnyChanel — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT

This week actor Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke welcomed their new twins boys Max and Bob. Waiting to be enjoyed, played with and buckled up in the playroom are two adorable and educational BuckleyCats by BuckleyBoo toys.

These clever and cute plush dolls were “created by renowned child psychologist Dr. Jane Ross as a multi-stage learning toy that promotes valuable skills such as problem-solving, small motor, and visual scanning, all of which are crucial aspects of early childhood development. In addition, multiple stage learning instills the valuable sense of accomplishment that is central to the development of self esteem.”

Sounds pretty darn good to me! The dolls are priced from 19.99 to 29.99 and you can pick them up here. And because you are a lucky Babble reader, you can get 20% off here. Just enter the coupon code BBL20 when you order here.

Who else has a BuckleyBoo doll, well Kelly Rutherford (with Hermes holding one), Marissa Jaret Winokur and Zev, Tim Allen, Evan Handler (Sex and the City/ Californication), Angela Kinsey (The Office), Chyler Leigh (Grey's Anatomy), Ali Landry (Eve), Joely Fisher (Til Death), Scott Baio (Confessions of a Teen Idol), Julie Bowen (Boston Legal), Matt Borlenghi (Days of Our Lives), Shar Jackson, Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program), Busy Philipps (He’s Just Not that Into You, ER, Dawson's Creek), Neal McDonough(Desperate Housewives), Chris Noth (Law & Order, Sex and the City), Hamish Linklater (The New Adventures of Old Christine) among oodles of others...

Top photo from The Hollywood Grind

Drink in the Cuteness of The Juice Box

SunnyChanel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:07:00 GMT

For those of you who live in a land filled with scores of empty juice boxes and discarded plastic straws, these plushies, my friends, are for you. These delicious juice boxes won’t be guzzled and thrown away, no, no, each one will be cherished and loved.

Etsy creator Triciachin has made plush incarnations of the juice box in a variety of flavors like strawberry, orange, grape, apple or pink lemonade. They’re actually smaller than the regulation sized juice box with these figures clocking in a 3 x 2 x 1.25 inches. Due to the tiny embellishments on the plush, it should be sipped by only those who are 3 or older. You can get your own sip of the cuteness here for $20.

Etsy Alert – Take a Taste of This Sweet Cupcake Plush

SunnyChanel — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:46:00 GMT

I love a delicious piece of plushness. Here Etsy crafter Jelene has created the Cute Cupcake Plush Doll. This 8” x 8” inch sweet stuffed cutie has been handmade and features Julene’s artwork on one side and random fabric stock on the other. You can pick one of these up for you or your loved one with a cupcake fetish here via Etsy for $20.

Etsy Alert! A Bucket of River Fish

SunnyChanel — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

You know what kids need, a bucket full of fish. Yes, they might know that’s what has been missing in their lives, but once they spy the aweomeness that is the A Bucket of River Fish from Esty crafter Go Buggy they’ll realize what a catch it is.

This simple bucket includes seven fish ranging in size from 3.5” to 5”. Each fish is made of felt and has been hand sewn. Fishy smell not included, thank goodness. You can throw out a line and nip the bait here for $25.

Green Baby: Eco Eye Pod

Cathy Hale — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:30:00 GMT

You don’t have to be a green mom to appreciate the simple & sweet infant/baby products in the NooNoo Design line, including this Baby Eye Pod. Instead of stimulating baby with electronics, this plush toy engages them naturally.

While the company boasts impeccable ethical standards and eco-goodness, the products are just too soft, snugly and simple to ignore. From playthings to comfort blankies to large blankets, all NooNoo products are ‘clean,’ eco-friendly, child-sized, interactive, intelligent and portable. What more could you wish for? After seeing these products in person, one of the most appealing aspects of them is the subtle and simple design aesthetic.

In a world of brightly-colored, battery-operated, singing and dancing plastic toys, it’s refreshing to see an innovative product that isn’t fancy at all. Just good old-fashioned comforting products with a modern twist of ethics. Ah, that’s a nice change of pace. Learn more about the Baby Eye Pod.

The Ugly Dolls Visit the Ice Lodge

SunnyChanel — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:52:00 GMT

Well, the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is, yes, so delightful, so let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

During this cold and frosty winter, you probably are spending more time inside than you’d like. And you’re not the only one, the Ugly Dolls have all gone hiding in their own Ice Lodge. What’s an Ice Lodge? “It’s sort of like a log cabin filled with wood cut bear statues wearing red Mountie coats and petrified pine trees.”

Yup it’s cold baby, even the pine trees are freezing. And it’s so cool that all the Ugly Doll characters have been turned to a icy white themselves. For a limited time, you can pick up these pigment free creatures like the “Target” doll above. You can get him from designer toy mecca My Plastic Heart for $20.

Fancy Seating In A Hush A Bye Baby Coverlet

Lisa Estall — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:09:00 GMT

For today’s busy moms on the go, Hush A Bye Baby sells stylish and high quality coverlets.

When you’re out and about you don’t want your child to be touching germs and harmful bacteria. This High Chair Coverlet feels plush, is extra thick and made of 100% cotton chenille, mixed with minky fabric.

Your child won't want to leave the high chair if sitting in this!

It's designed to fit most restaurant highchairs. Price is $95.

Check out Hush A Bye Baby.

Egg Tarts Make Me Happy

SunnyChanel — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Whenever I get the chance to go out to Dim Sum, I always make sure to grab a plate of those ultra yummy egg tarts. They make me smile with glee, pretty much like the Litle Miss Egg Tart – Happy plush above. This 3.5” inch kid sized plush tartlet is by Cutesypoo and is deliciously cute, and way less fattening. You can pick one of these adorable treats for your future dim sum-mer from Rotofugi here for $15.

Learn to Dress a Monkey

Cathy Hale — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

If you can dress a monkey, you can probably dress a wiggly toddler. If your toddler can dress a monkey, he'll do the job himself. Meet Little Hands Learn to Dress Monkey, a plush animal pal. He may be stuck in 80s (I think I had a similar outfit in 1982!), but your toddler will love all of his colorful buttons, zippers, snaps, buckles and laces. He is wearing real socks, shoes, a shirt and overalls - all can be removed. Your youngster won't even notice that all of this monkeying around is actually educational. Gotta love Alex Toys!

BuckleyBoo Clicks With Babies

Whit Honea — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:03:00 GMT

Among the many great products being featured in the Boom Boom Room were the Buckly Buddies from BuckleyBoo.

The premise is simple, babies love buckles (and toddlers do, too!) and soft, cute toys. Why not put the proverbial chocolate in the peanut butter (untainted) and let the joy commence? That's just what BuckleyBoo did- and it worked.

From their website:

BuckleyBoo is a growing collection of stuffed toys co-created by a child psychologist and grandma!

BuckleyBoos encourage cognitive development through multi-stage learning. What this means is that from the ages of 15 months to 4 years your child will embark on a developmental journey where each mastered task serves as a springboard for the next level of learning.

Toys that teach. We're good with that.

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