Plush animals are a staple kid's toy. There are popular animals like teddy bears, dogs, and cats, but if you want something a little bit different for your child after he's received twenty bears as gifts, farm animals are a great choice. Horses, cows and chickens are just some of the awesome animals they can have. You can use them to teach your little one the names and colors of animals and when they get older, and they will appreciate the whole cast of animals they'll have in their collection.
Great for Infants and Toddlers
Getting stuffed animals for your littlest ones is a wonderful way to keep their cribs comfy, and you're also giving them a lifelong keepsake. Just remember not to buy any with bean filler as this is a choking hazard for infants who like to teethe on just about everything.
* Oversize stuffed animals are big, warm and comfy for the crib. Get a pig or horse that will lie down flat so baby can curl up with it.
* Fisher Price has a musical learning cow, duck, and pig. They are soft and safe, and with a push on the tummy, kids can learn their letters and numbers. These toys also have sing along songs.
* Cloud B Sleep has a line of stuffed lambs that play relaxing nature sounds so babies and toddlers will be lulled to sleep. There is even a travel one that can clip on to a car seat or stroller.
For Older Kids
* Aurora Plush has a carrier set of a duck, pig, rooster and cow that come in a soft, plush barn. The animals make noises.
* Gund is one of the most popular stuffed animal companies in the world. Their Farm Animal Chatter set includes a pig, horse, cow and dog that all make noises when squeezed.
* Ty Beanie Babies are floppy, fun, and easily portable. They have had all sorts of versions of farm animals.
* Want something a little different from the usual barnyard crew? Get a stuffed llama or try some small, stuffed birds, like robins and blue jays.
* If you want something silly, there are flingshot flying animals by Playmaker; these animals work like a slingshot and make noise as they fly across the room. They have a cow, pig, duck and a chicken.
