JellyCats are amazing soft toys that little ones just adore. And now they have a little sibling, JellyKittens.

Jellykitten designs appeal to children ages 6 months to 4 years. From magical discovery toys, that tweet, crinkle, chirp, and jingle to imaginative read along soft books that play a variety of Peek a Boo games; Jellykitten offers over 100 innovative toys that are destined to become children’s favorites for years to come.

How cute is this! Baby Tad is an adorable green, new-born frog. His arms are always open and welcoming, just like his large eyes and smile!

Tad is always a willing companion to your baby around the clock. He can entertain and stimulate when baby is lively and alert, and also help get your little one to the land of nod when baby is sleepy.

During daytime, a press of the sun symbol gets baby active songs to listen to, and the chance to learn shapes and colours. The moon symbol allows parents to select up to 6 minutes of uninterrupted, soothing classical music for baby to hear. This is perfect for nighttime’s when you want to encourage baby to fall asleep.

Key Features:

* Play soothing classical music at night or play songs and learning games during the day

* Inspiring a Lifelong Love of Learning

* Perceptual Skills–bright colours and flashing lights stimulate shape and depth awareness

* Reasoning Skills–interactive play helps children connect action with reaction, symbols with sounds and words with meaning

* Motor Skills–children develop fine motor skills as they physically press buttons to choose a shape, song or kiss

* Manufacturer’s Age Recommendation: 9 months and up

There seems to be no shortage of home made looking playthings on the market for little ones but of of the original and best in our opinion is the range by Ann-Claire Petit. Anne-claire petit accessories is a Dutch company offering a range of stylish crocheted toys for little ones. 

Every item is hand made according to traditional handiwork techniques, using recognizable color schemes and natural materials which ensure every piece is unique. A great deal of the crochet work is done in Asia where the women have passed on their handiwork techniques from generation to generation. 

Due to the work they do for anne-claire petit accessories, the women are able to generate an income throughout most of the year – something from which the entire village benefits. 

Anyone who comes across an Anne-claire petit accessory will recognize it immediately. The authenticity, the eye for detail, the precise handiwork and the complementary color schemes remain unparalleled and make these great toys for babies to play with.

Who says that every baby toy has to look like a teddy bear? Not the guys at Pooki & Co who have created a collection of soft toys that your little one is going to absolutely love.

Marie Joxe-Collins, a French designer and illustrator, was inspired to stitch together her first Pooki in 2001 at the birth of her son, Mateo. Marie has been happily designing Pookies for children around the world ever since!

Soon other characters began to appear–Lola, Todor, Kiki, Mina—all with their own distinctive, kooky appearance and personality. Made from warm, vibrantly colored flannel material and stitched together to look rather like pillows with arms, legs, and curious expressions, these little creatures at once inspire imaginations while defying traditional norms of design and form, in an infectious and playful manner. 

A Pooki is imperfect, slightly odd and refreshingly unexpected; just like a person. Over the years, more characters have been added, as well as Pooki themed bags and room décor, all with the same spirit of excitement and joie de vivre. All Pooki and Co products are tested according to the safety standards of the United States and Europe, to ensure that they are not only infectiously fun, but securely safe.

Every little one needs a knitted friend and some of the best out there come from the Blabla collection. Blabla started in 2001 when Susan Pritchett and Florence Wetterwald, two long time friends, went to Peru. By chance, they discovered entire villages of expert knitters who had been keeping the tradition alive for generations.

Inspired by their talent and gentleness, they decided to create their own lines of knitted products for children. Florence’s poetic, simple and vibrant style combined with the ancestral knowledge of the knitters has created products which look contemporary, yet feel like old friends. 

The collection now spans everything from dolls to rattles and also a nice line in clothing as well. The dolls are not cheap and are difficult to find in the UK  but are really great items and every kid we know who has one won’t let go of it for a minute!