More than just a soft toy!

More than just a soft toy!

Children, as well as adults, can form emotional connections with their soft toys, often sleeping or cuddling with them for comfort. They can help reduce anxiety, increase self esteem and help improve sleeping by providing a sense of security and banishing negative...
The History of Soft Toys

The History of Soft Toys

The History of Soft Toys The first popular stuffed soft toy was not the teddy bear as you might think but a cat.  Not Hello Kitty, but Ithaca Kitty!  Ithaca Kitty was originally a sew at home toy, made from muslin fabric, and sold more than 200,000 in the USA in its...
The Benefits of Soft Toys for Babies and Children

The Benefits of Soft Toys for Babies and Children

Children of today have access to toys of all shapes and sizes. Some toys are cuddly and squishy whilst others are high-tech, but did you know that the soft ones are usually the most favoured among kids? For children, a teddy bear is a friend who can listen or talk to...