Soft stuffed toys are the perfect playmates for children. Though they may be designed in the shape of dangerous animals they can never harm a child due to their softness and plush exterior. And for that reason they are also known as ‘plush toys’. Soft stuffed toys offer a furry hug to anyone who is in need of a little bit of cuddling. It is the loveliest gift one can give to a child or to make a loved one smile.
Tug at the mane of a tiger or pull the tail of a giraffe. They won’t mind a bit and your child will have a wonderful time playing with these wonderful creatures. Teddy bears are the most popular among soft stuffed toys followed by bunnies, puppies, kittens, monkeys, squirrels, giraffes, and many more. Exotic animals such as sloths, armadillos and dinosaurs also have a huge fan following. Soft stuffed toys may also be of other types other than animals. For example, there can be soft toys of fruits as well as other items of daily use.
Soft stuffed toys can very easily trace back their history to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia where stuffed animals were used in religious rituals. Even in Medieval Europe stuffed animals were used to represent Biblical animals. The toy industry gained momentum in Europe in the 18th century and by 19th century soft toys became the most popular toys.
Traditionally, a soft stuffed toy is filled up of straw, cotton or beans. With technological improvement soft toys are stuffed with synthetic material these days. The new stuffing materials make the soft stuffed toys cuddlier and more huggable. Keep reading for more information on soft toys.
