Animal toys always make great gifts! After all, most little ones love wildlife and cuddly critters. With a little help from our expert panel of children aged 1 to 3, we’ve selected all of the very best cute and furry animal toys for toddlers. From soft and snuggly bunnies to silly hand-puppets, here are our top picks!
Top Tried & Tested Toys
- Highland Cow with Sound
- Hand Puppets – Set of Six Safari Animals
- Hungry Pelican
- Jingly Jungle Bowling
- Superhero Bunny
- Giddy Up and Play
- Kaloo Bunny Rabbit
- Chubby Pink Rabbit by Kaloo
1Highland Cow with Sound, £19.95£19.95
Moo-tastic!
Looking for a unique gift? This gorgeous, handmade highland cow has soft, curved horns and a lovely shaggy coat. Want to hear him make some noise? Just press his hoof and he’ll let out a hearty moo! Made by famous toy company Living Nature, who pride themselves on being the world’s most realistic soft toy company. A truly original plush toy — and much more interesting than a teddy bear!
2Hand Puppets – Set of Six Safari Animals, £24.95£24.95
Go on safari without leaving the house
Toddlers will go wild for these cuddly safari hand-puppets! Act out scenes and practice new vocabulary words with a friendly elephant, tiger, giraffe, monkey, parrot and zebra. You can even put on shows with an insert in the package, which is cleverly designed to work as a puppet theatre. Absolutely brilliant for developing motor skills and self-confidence! And best of all, these puppets are washable and built to last. The show will go on and on!
3Hungry Pelican, £26.95£26.95
Feed me!
This cuddly plush penguin makes a fantastic gift for curious toddlers. The penguin has a big squeaking bill, chubby cheeks, crinkly wings, and floppy rattling feet. Feed his appetite with mini plush sea creatures, including a crinkly shrimp, a squeaking octopus, a rattling fish and a cheeky crab. The reach-in window lets children spot the ‘food’ and pull it all out to start feeding again. A sensational sensory delight!
4Jingly Jungle Bowling, £34.95£34.95
Make some noise
Know a toddler who loves to play games? Try these six squishy, plush jungle animal skittles with bells that rattle and jingle when they’re bowled over. Have some competitive fun with a brightly coloured elephant, zebra, lion, crocodile, monkey and giraffe! Great for learning about animals and colours and helping little ones develop their hand-eye coordination. Happy jingling in the jungle!
5Superhero Bunny, £14.95£14.95
An adorable bunny with superpowers
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s Superhero Bunny, ready to save the day! Toddlers will adore this plush bunny with oversized ears and feet, as well as a sewn-on superhero mask, cape and belt. Enjoy hours of play as you use your imagination to take bunny on all sorts of magical adventures. A fun twist on the classic plush bunny toys!
6Giddy Up and Play, £69.00£69.00
Horsing around…
Horse fanatics will love this soft play activity horse that encourages toddlers to pat, pull and ride! Squeeze its crinkly fabric ears to hear thrilling trotting and neighing sounds. Packed with adorable details to engage the senses and nurture growing skills, including a flower mirror and spinning rattle. Promotes constructive play and effortless learning. Giddy up clip clop!
7Kaloo Bunny Rabbit, £22.00£22.00
Some bunny loves you!
There’s nothing more cosy than a cute little bunny, and Praline the Rabbit is perfect for cuddling and snuggling! Made from the softest fur, with gorgeous long ears and a pompom tail, this rabbit is ideally shaped for little hands. The rabbit is filled with soft beans to help keep his shape and comes in a smart gift box, decorated with a ribbon. A wonderful soft toy for toddlers!
8Chubby Pink Rabbit by Kaloo, £24.95£24.95
A cuddly bunny
This snuggly pink rabbit is also ideal for cuddling! Its long ears and rounded paws are soft, easy and soothing for little hands to grab. The bunny is filled with soft beans to maintain its shape and help it sit upright on its bottom. Also includes a glow-in-the-dark feature and comes presented in a prestige gift box. A lovely little companion! Sweet dreams!
For more great toys for toddlers, check out the full range on our website!
What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk!
