Collection: Plush Toy

Plush toys — soft, cuddly teddies, stuffed animals and characters — are a comfort and a companion for children of all ages. Many become a beloved friend a child takes everywhere. The right one suits the child's age: a soft plush toy as a first toy for a baby, a favourite character or animal for an older child. For babies, safety features matter most. Think about the child's age and whether it's a first comforter or a cuddly friend for an older child.

What plush toy suits your child's age?

The right plush depends on the age:

• Babies: small, soft, lightweight toys with no small parts, firmly stitched, safe to hold and mouth.
• Toddlers: a cuddly comforter or favourite animal that becomes a bedtime friend.
• Older children: larger plush, characters and collectible soft toys.

Are plush toys safe for babies?

Plush toys for babies need care, since they'll be mouthed and cuddled in the cot. Choose toys with firmly stitched or embroidered features rather than plastic eyes or noses that could come loose and be a choking hazard, and no small parts, ribbons or long cords. Follow the age rating. For safe sleep, keep soft toys out of a baby's cot while they sleep, adding a comforter only when they're older, in line with safe-sleep advice. Choose a firmly made, small, washable plush with no loose parts for a baby, and keep it out of the cot during sleep.

How do you wash a plush toy?

Most plush toys need regular cleaning, since they're cuddled, dropped and often dragged everywhere. Check the care label — many are surface-washable or machine-washable on a gentle cycle in a wash bag, then air-dried. For a well-loved comforter, buying a second identical one as a backup saves heartbreak if it's lost or in the wash. Avoid soaking battery or sound-chip plush; spot-clean those. Keeping a favourite plush clean matters for hygiene, since it goes everywhere with the child. Follow the label, wash regularly, and consider a spare for the irreplaceable favourite.

Common questions

Are plush toys safe for newborns?
Choose small, firmly stitched, washable plush with no loose parts, and keep soft toys out of the cot during sleep in line with safe-sleep advice. Add a comforter only when baby is older.

Can you wash plush toys?
Most are surface- or machine-washable on a gentle cycle in a wash bag, then air-dried — check the care label. Spot-clean plush with batteries or sound chips rather than soaking.

Why do kids get attached to a plush toy?
A favourite plush becomes a comforter, offering security and familiarity, especially at bedtime or in new situations. It's a normal, healthy part of a child's development.

Should I buy a backup of a favourite plush?
For a beloved comforter, a second identical one saves heartbreak if it's lost or in the wash. Rotating the two also evens out the wear and washing.

Can I pay for plush toys with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our plush toys start from $27, which is four fortnightly payments of about $6.75.

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A $27 plush toy splits into four fortnightly payments of $6.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.