Archive for the ‘Types of Stuffed Animals’ Category.
December 1, 2009, 8:51 am
Choco Llama is a Kohair animal with a very soft feel
Stuffed animals can make great soft toys for children. An age appropriate stuffed animal can be a great friend for a child.
There are several things to consider when looking for a plush animal that is soft and cuddly. The first is the material used for stuffing. While “bean bag” animals which are normally stuffed with such materials as plastic pellets can be appealing, these may not be as soft and squeezable as a toy that has polyester filling only, for example. The other consideration is the outside of the animal. Is it made of fabric, plush faux fur or some other material? The softest types stuffed toys that I have encountered are a kohair line by Douglas. These stuffed toys are extremely soft and cuddly on the surface. In fact, it’s almost a habit to keep running your hand over them if you are holding one.
If you are interested in a long haired animal, another option is to get one with faux fur. Some of these toy animals are very soft also. The floppy ones will normally be softer than the posable ones, so keep that in mind when looking for one that is truly soft and cuddly.
August 12, 2009, 7:51 am
The koala is one of the most recognizable animals of Australia
You can find Australian stuffed animals to represent the diverse population of wildlife that inhabits the Australian continent. Australian animals include such animals as the koala, the kangaroo, the dingo, the emu, the echidna, the wombat, the tasmanian devil, the crocodile and the platypus to name a few.
Australian stuffed animals can be used in a variety of ways:
Collectible Animals – Many people collect stuffed animals from a certain region of the world, and Australian animals would be a excellent place to start.
Education- A nice classroom idea would be to have a collection of Australian stuffed animals around the room. The children could then learn about each of the animals throughout the year, and they would gain a good understanding of which animals come from Australia. Throw in a few episodes of The Crocodile Hunter or Bindi the Jungle Girl for an additional Austrlian wildlife educational adventure!
Decoration – One decorating idea would be to design a room or a house with Australian decor. You could include Australia stuffed animals, signs pointing to different locations in Australia, a map of Australia, a wall clock set to Australia time and pictures of the Australian outback that coordinate with the room colors. Use your imagination.
If you would like additional information about Australia’s animals, visit Australian Animal Learning Zone and Australia Zoo
July 16, 2009, 7:03 am
Shep is one of the Aurora Stuffed Animals
Aurora stuffed animals are widely available throughout the United States and the world. They began back in 1987 under the name of Aurora Trading Inc and quickly began to spread throughout the world with their manufacturing and sales activities. In 1992, they had their first sales network in the United States, and they are now known as Aurora World Inc.
There is a wide variety of Aurora stuffed animals and Aurora puppets from the whimsical to the realistic stuffed animal. In the Aurora product line, you can find dogs and cats as well as a very large assortment of wildlife plush items, and they even have a line of teddy bears in assorted shapes and sizes.
Aurora made headlines in 2008 when it announced the release of the world’s first “green” plush line called “Aurora Naturally.” This is a plush line that is made of soybeans on the exterior and is stuffed with the a sustainable rainforest crop called kapok on the inside.
Aurora stuffed animal toys meet or exceed the requirements set by CPSIA (United States) and EN71 (EU) for safety standards and make safety a priority in the production of their stuffed toys.
