"Plush Toy Feature: Choosing Brands Over Characters for a Love That Lasts Two Generations ♡"

2021.02.07 published

I Want a Stuffed Animal That Can Be a Lifelong Friend

Don’t you dream of having a stuffed animal that you’ve been with since you were a baby?

(I do)

Taking regular commemorative photos with that stuffed animal since childhood and creating growth records, sharing fun stories after school, and confiding in it during sad times – it’s wonderful to have a companion that shares all your childhood experiences.

I truly believe it’s amazing to have a presence that has been there for everything from your childhood, much like in the story of Toy Story.

That’s why I want to give children cute stuffed animals ♩

There are two main ways to choose a stuffed animal.

The first is character-driven purchasing, focusing on characters like Mickey or Duffy.

The other way is brand-driven purchasing, saying, “I want a stuffed animal from this company!”

In this article, let’s learn about “stuffed animal brands” that we usually don’t consider ♩

I'll introduce you to world-renowned brands where you can buy cute and famous stuffed animals♡

① Jellycat

A stuffed animal manufacturer from London, England. They even have a store inside Buckingham Palace, catering to the Royal Family.

The long-eared rabbit and gorilla stuffed animals are particularly famous, and many people may have seen them.

Prices are around 4,000 yen for the M size.

There are various patterns for the rabbit's ears ♩ You can choose what you like♡

➡︎ View the sales page＊

② Käthe Kruse

A German brand, Käthe Kruse.

Instead of default or anthropomorphized stuffed animals, the brand expresses the gentleness, build, and expression of animals as they are.

Therefore, every stuffed animal feels very natural, made to resemble the real thing.

➡︎ View the bear's sales page＊

Käthe Kruse's charm lies in considering the shape and bend of the joints in the legs, allowing children to naturally interact with and understand through the stuffed animals.

➡︎ View the elephant's sales page＊

③ Bonpoint

Bonpoint is a luxury children's clothing brand from Paris. Its white background with gold cherry logo is its mark ♡

The clothing and miscellaneous items are all so cute that even adults can't resist, making it a brand where one should be prepared to splurge when visiting the store.

The stuffed animals are also incredibly cute, with a wide variety like bears and rabbits, so they’re worth checking out ♡

They are cute enough to be used as interior decor as well.

④ Les Petits Maires

Les Petits Maires is a French stuffed animal company known for its cute and silly-looking bear＊

➡︎ View the bear's sales page＊

They have four different cute color patterns for rabbits too ♡ They emphasize handmade craftsmanship, and all stuffed animals come with a certificate indicating which artisan made them.

It’s almost like a diamond.

➡︎ View the rabbit's sales page＊

⑤ Steiff

Steiff is the world's highest quality stuffed animal manufacturer, born in Germany. It was founded by a woman in a wheelchair skilled in sewing, who first created the teddy bear.

They are a trusted brand with a commitment to craftsmanship and eco-tech with environmental consideration.

The price is over 10,000 yen.... making it quite expensive, but its fur's beauty and the adorableness of its face are unparalleled.

There’s no other stuffed animal more suitable for watching over the growth of your precious child.

➡︎ View the classic type (Luca) sales page＊

➡︎ View the casual version (Bobby) sales page here＊

⑥ Sophie the Giraffe

“Sophie the Giraffe,” born in France, is made of rubber. It’s a toy that stimulates babies' five senses as they touch, smell, and make sounds with it while playing.

It’s so popular in France that it’s said all babies grow up alongside Sophie. The giraffe changes color as it’s touched and licked, making it fun to play with.

It’s enjoyable to regularly take pictures of your growing baby alongside Sophie.

➡︎ View the sales page here＊

A Companion for You and Your Child♡

Sometimes it's a confidant for your child's secrets.

Sometimes it’s a conversation partner for mom.

A presence that is hugged and brings healing.

Life with a stuffed animal is wonderful, isn’t it?

From welcome bears to weight bears, stuffed animals can appear at weddings, and when choosing those stuffed animals, adding the perspective of “I want to give this to my child when they are born♡” might change the choices.

Trendy character goods are also nice, but looking at long-established brands of stuffed animals that have history, stories, and philosophy may broaden your horizons♡