Stofftiere für Kinder: vom Geschenk zum besten Freund
Für Kinder sind Kuscheltiere nicht nur Dekoration. Sie sind Kumpel, Spielzeug, Kopfkissen und Tröster in einem! Ganz gleich, ob Pandabär, Plüschhund oder XXL-Einhorn-Kuscheltier: Im Lifestyle & More-Onlineshop entdecken Sie eine umfangreiche Auswahl an niedlichen Plüschtieren. Erfahren Sie im Folgenden, worauf Sie achten sollten und finden Sie das Exemplar, das die Augen Ihres Kindes zum Leuchten bringt! Mehr erfahren
Stuffed animals are not a modern invention. Margarete Steiff developed the bears that are still popular today in 1879. But even before that, our great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents confided their worries to a small, beloved stuffed friend as children. But back then, the toys were sewn by the mothers themselves and not manufactured in large factories. Why is that? Why are cuddly toys so popular?
It's so simple and yet it means the world to our children. Plush toys are soft, don't talk back and are there for them when the little ones feel like they are alone or that the whole world is against them. The presence of a plush toy provides support and security in unfamiliar situations. At night they calm children down and are an ideal sleep aid. But plush toys also support them in everyday play - in panda form or as other small and giant cuddly toys. They encourage our children to live out their childlike imagination and help them learn the most important skills from a young age. Plush toys are touched, felt and grasped. Every child should have a cuddly toy.
Something for every child: our large range of soft toys
In the Lifestyle & More shop you will find an extensive selection of different soft toys. No matter what size, shape or color: everyone will find what they are looking for in this variety. Browse through the teddy bears, the panda soft toys, the heart-shaped plush toys and cute elephants, owls and penguins. The funny sloths are particularly cute!
Tips for buying cuddly toys
Would you like to buy stuffed animals and are unsure of what is best in our large selection? Regardless of whether you are looking for something for your own child or whether you want to give the toy as a gift: We will show you what you need to look out for!
Plush toys for babies
Babies can already feel different fabrics, materials and decorations in their first few months. That's why cuddly toys are so popular as gifts for births and christenings ! They encourage little hands to feel and touch. They also train grasping. The plush friends also help babies feel safe and calm down more quickly. Many toddlers develop such a strong bond with their cuddly toys that they often can't live without them.
But carelessly selected soft toys also pose a huge danger to small children! It's unthinkable what would happen if the toy lost small parts and the baby swallowed some of them. When buying, make sure that you only choose soft toys made of very durable and high-quality material . Before giving the toy away, check for quality seals, for example from TÜV, DEKRA or Stiftung Warentest . Then you'll be on the safe side.
Soft toys for older children
Children between the ages of two and about ten love stuffed animals! They take them everywhere and play with them. Our little darlings often even see the cuddly animals as real friends. So buy your child items that match your little one's interests. On special occasions, giant stuffed animals will make your child's eyes light up.
Loving care: This is how the plush toy stays cuddly for a long time!
If the stuffed animal is always with you, it will of course leave its mark. Sometimes a little milk or jam spills on the beloved fur at breakfast, sometimes the whole teddy bear ends up in the sandbox. To ensure that the toy is always hygienic and clean, you should wash the stuffed animals regularly. Many manufacturers have special washing instructions on the labels. If this is not the case, you can improvise. Please follow our tips!
Soft toys made of microfibers and terry cloth can usually be easily cleaned in the washing machine.
To do this, select a gentle wash cycle at 30 degrees and put your child's little buddy in a laundry bag. This will prevent the toy from getting caught on your clothes. The trusty button eyes will also not get scratched so quickly.
It is better to dry the plush toy in the air rather than in the dryer. The toy will not lose its shape.
Are you unsure what the material can withstand? Hand washing is always a good alternative. Clean the cuddly toy gently at a maximum of 30 degrees with a little soapy water or mild shampoo. After that, the bear, rabbit, dog, etc. will be wonderfully clean and hygienic again.
