A few weeks ago, temps were like a million degrees below freezing, but the whole family was feeling restless (yes, even these two!). So we bundled ourselves up and ventured to the pet store for an afternoon of animal-gazing. Because basically, the pet store is just a miniature indoor zoo, yes? Bee wasn’t impressed by the puppies, hamsters, bunnies or fish (she’s a hard one to please, this gal) but she was definitely captivated by the colors and labels of the dog food. Future culinary artist or branding exec, perhaps?
Anyway, our trip made me think of this study, which reveals that kids are more drawn to animals than toys. I certainly find it true in our household, as Bernie is Bee’s greatest pal on earth. (Ken and I have a theory that George only has a 7-second memory capacity, so we’re not sure he knows who Bee is.) So today, inspired by animals and the babies who love them, I’m collecting a few cuties from around the web (20 to be exact!):
1. Interchangeable Dovetail Animals ($19) at Poketo
2. Big Froggy ($97) at YadaYada
3. Wolf by Maileg (£23.50) at Sisters Guild
4. Bobo Choses Mr. Cook Soft Toy ($63) at Little Fashion Gallery
5. Brontosaurus Statue ($60) at Spoon Sisters
6. Giraffe Cardboard Trophy ($13.80) at My Little Square
7. Simon the Snail Music Box ($48) at YadaYada
8. Miffy Plush Toy ($58.44) at Smallable
9. Topozoo Monsters ($30) at Tada!Shop
10. Penguin ($11) at The Ark
2. Big Froggy ($97) at YadaYada
3. Wolf by Maileg (£23.50) at Sisters Guild
4. Bobo Choses Mr. Cook Soft Toy ($63) at Little Fashion Gallery
5. Brontosaurus Statue ($60) at Spoon Sisters
6. Giraffe Cardboard Trophy ($13.80) at My Little Square
7. Simon the Snail Music Box ($48) at YadaYada
8. Miffy Plush Toy ($58.44) at Smallable
9. Topozoo Monsters ($30) at Tada!Shop
10. Penguin ($11) at The Ark
11. Air Head Balloon Kit ($11) at My Sweet Muffin
12. BlaBla Mini Wooly the Sheep ($44) at My Sweet Muffin
13. Caramel Pull Toy ($25) at Oompa
14. Sevi Wooden Stacking Ladybug ($20) at My Sweet Muffin
15. Owen Fox Organic Cotton Doll ($42) at My Sweet Muffin
16. Pig in a Can ($29) at Romp
17. Seal Hardwood Pull Toy ($24) at Wildlife Toys
18. Animal Nesting Dolls (£20) at The Pippa & Ike Show
19. Spring Catalina Mouse ($40) at Darling Clementine
20. Playsam Rocking Rabbit ($190) at Erie Drive
12. BlaBla Mini Wooly the Sheep ($44) at My Sweet Muffin
13. Caramel Pull Toy ($25) at Oompa
14. Sevi Wooden Stacking Ladybug ($20) at My Sweet Muffin
15. Owen Fox Organic Cotton Doll ($42) at My Sweet Muffin
16. Pig in a Can ($29) at Romp
17. Seal Hardwood Pull Toy ($24) at Wildlife Toys
18. Animal Nesting Dolls (£20) at The Pippa & Ike Show
19. Spring Catalina Mouse ($40) at Darling Clementine
20. Playsam Rocking Rabbit ($190) at Erie Drive
Tell me, do your babies take an interest in your pets or even stuffed animals? (And did you know that baby animals are proven to increase productivity? Craziness!)
p.s. Just for fun: Animal finger puppets, sustainable stuffed animals and animal decor.
I love these toys…how will I ever choose???
It’s nearly impossible, yes?
love these toys!!!
Forrest enjoys his toys, so far, but he does have a cute little special “word” he says when he sees dogs and cats, and only then. I keep forgetting to take him to a pet store to see if he’ll enjoy it, thanks for the reminder! And I have a huge stuffed lion I picked up before Christmas to introduce him too – weekend fun, here we come. = )
Awww, enjoy! You’ll have to let us know how it goes. :)
i LOVE them ALL
I’m loving the jaunty snail with the scarf.
That little man is my fave, too. :)
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Hi Erin, thank you for showing the nesting dolls in your wonderful line up! Just a quick note: they are hugely popular, so out of stock at the moment. But no worries, they will be back in stock around the 10th of April. X
Oh, thank you for the follow-up, Lianne – I can see why they’re so popular. :)
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