AuroraAurora Mini Flopsie Fernando Frog
A 5.5-inch green frog, one of the smallest Mini Flopsies.
Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys for Every Kind of Hug
Stuffed Animals is a small village of plush friends. Teddy bears, plush puppies, sloths, unicorns, weighted friends and baby-soft first plush each wait on their own lane, named by maker, measured in inches and labelled with the age they are made for.
Meet the teddy bears
Find your plush friend
Aurora
Fisher-PriceFisher-Price Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter
A plush otter that breathes, glows and hums lullabies for newborn naps.
GUNDGUND Sesame Street Elmo 13-Inch
Classic 13-inch Elmo with shaggy red fur and that famous smile.
Bearington CollectionBearington Theodore Teddy Bear 17-Inch
A 17-inch brown teddy with fluffy fur and a huggable shape.
GUNDGUND Baby Peeki Puppy Musical Plush
A 12-inch seated puppy that plays peek-a-boo with its ears and sings.
DouglasDouglas Wizard Snowy Owl
A snowy owl with airbrushed accents and bright yellow eyes.
BlueyBluey and Bingo Plush 2-Pack
Bluey and her little sister Bingo as 8-inch take-anywhere plush.
Melissa & DougMelissa & Doug Giant Giraffe 4-Foot
A lifelike four-foot giraffe that stands on wire-framed legs.
Bearington CollectionBearington Theodore Teddy Bear 17-Inch
A 17-inch brown teddy with fluffy fur and a huggable shape.
Bearington CollectionBearington Bubsy Light Brown Teddy 16-Inch
A 16-inch vintage-look teddy with a hand-sewn nose.
GUNDGUND My First Teddy Bear 10-Inch
A 10-inch tan teddy made for baby's first year and beyond.
LotFancyLotFancy Brown Teddy Bear 20-Inch
A 20-inch brown teddy, 17 inches when sitting.
Vermont Teddy BearVermont Teddy Bear Almond Brown 18-Inch
An 18-inch almond-brown bear with silky fur and lifetime repair.
AuroraAurora Coco Bear 9-Inch
A 9-inch swirly-fur bear with a red ribbon bow.
SteiffSteiff Jimmy Teddy Bear 16-Inch
A floppy 16-inch Steiff bear with beanbag filling.
SteiffSteiff Fynn Teddy Bear 7-Inch
A small beige Steiff bear with the famous button in its ear.
Niuniu DaddyNiuniu Daddy Weighted Dog 17-Inch 2.8 lbs
A 17-inch puppy with 2.8 lbs of weight in the belly.
CuckoolCuckool Microwavable Highland Cow
A lavender-scented highland cow that warms in the microwave.
warmiesWarmies Red Panda Weighted Plush
A red panda that can be warmed or chilled for comfort.
Happy FuelHappy Fuel Bonbon Bunny Heatable 1.5 lbs
A 1.5 lb bunny with a removable, unscented clay-bead heating pad.
MewaiiMewaii Weighted Elephant 23-Inch
A 23-inch elephant with an adjustable 2 to 5 lb insert.
JellyMallowJellyMallow Weighted Elephant 5 lbs
A 16-inch grey elephant that weighs a calming 5 lbs.
Huggle HealersHuggle Healers Marshmallow Weighted Sloth
A 4.5 lb sloth with 36-inch weighted arms that hug back.
MewaiiMewaii Weighted Sloth 20-Inch 4 lbs
A 4 lb sloth you can microwave whole, filled with ceramic beads.
GUNDGUND Baby Lil' Luvs Emory Fox
A modern 12-inch fox with embroidered eyes, made for babies.
Mary MeyerMary Meyer Putty Nursery Piglet
An 11-inch peachy piglet with a weighted bottom that sits on its own.
GUNDGUND Cozys Monkey
A floppy 10-inch monkey with bean-filled paws and a curly tail.
AuroraAurora Snuggly Loppy Giraffe
An 8-inch giraffe with a loose, loppy body and extra-soft fur.
FLUFFYFUNFluffyfun Organic Cotton Baby Lion
A little lion made of organic cotton inside and out, OEKO-TEX certified.
Mary MeyerMary Meyer Putty Nursery Moose
An 11-inch mocha moose with stuffed antlers and embroidered eyes.
Bedtime OriginalsBedtime Originals Humphrey Plush Elephant
A blue nursery elephant from the Choo Choo Express bedding line.
GUNDGUND Baby Peeki Puppy Musical Plush
A 12-inch seated puppy that plays peek-a-boo with its ears and sings.
Every stuffed animal here has already been loved
We only give a plush toy a place on our lanes when families have hugged it, washed it and still rate it 4.4 stars or better. Each friend keeps its maker's name, real size and age label, so nothing about the toy is a surprise when it arrives.
Adopting happens in the shop that sells each stuffed animal — the adopt button opens that friend's page with the current price, delivery options and the seller's own return policy.
Big hugs, bigger smiles
MaoGoLanMaoGoLan Giant Teddy Bear 47-Inch
A four-foot brown teddy bear for life-sized hugs.
Melissa & DougMelissa & Doug Giant Giraffe 4-Foot
A lifelike four-foot giraffe that stands on wire-framed legs.
IKASAIKASA Giant Unicorn 43-Inch
A 43-inch white unicorn with a zipper-free body.
Peach CatPeach Cat Banana Duck Plush Pillow 35-Inch
A 35-inch duck dressed in a banana costume — a giant hugging pillow.
Why families start with us
Loved before we list them
Every plush toy here holds 4.4 stars or more from hundreds — often thousands — of families. Popular, cuddly and proven, not just new.
Every maker named
GUND, Aurora, Wild Republic, Douglas, Mary Meyer and dozens of smaller plush makers — the brand on the tag is the brand on the card.
Sorted by size and age
Inches, weight and the maker's age label sit on every card, so a newborn, a teen and a grown-up each find a friend that fits.
Stuffed animal size guide
Inches matter more than photos suggest. Here is how the sizes on our lanes tend to work out at home.
| Size | Good for | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Mini · 4–7 in | Pockets, backpacks, collecting, party bags | Fernando Frog, Belle the Strawberry Cow, Spunky the Hedgehog |
| Small · 8–11 in | Toddler hands, car rides, first bedtime friend | Caticorn, Wizard the Snowy Owl, Cozys Monkey |
| Medium · 12–17 in | Everyday hugging, the classic gift size | Theodore, Elmo, Cuddlekins Red Fox |
| Large · 18–30 in | Bed buddies, reading-nook pillows, teens | Big Brown Teddy, Golden Retriever Pup, Weighted Chick |
| Giant · 31 in and up | Room corners, big reveals, photo moments | Banana Duck Pillow, Giant Unicorn, Giant White Tiger |
Stuffed animals for kids, grown-ups and everyone in between
Stuffed animals are the first friends many of us choose for ourselves, and the right plush toy can stay in the family for decades. Stuffed Animals gathers soft companions from dozens of plush makers in one place, so you can compare a classic teddy bear with a lifelike fox, owl or sloth, or put a floppy puppy next to a realistic Labrador before you decide.
Every lane is sorted by who is going to do the hugging. New parents start with baby stuffed animals labelled for newborns. Kids who collect go straight to the minis and the character plush from the shows they love. Teens and grown-ups often end up on the weighted stuffed animals lane, where a calming, microwavable plush wins its place on the pillow, or among the giant stuffed animals that turn a corner into a reading nook.
Cute, cuddly and a little bit wild: there are farm friends for Easter baskets, unicorn and dinosaur plush for imaginative play, and plenty of adorable plushies for birthday gifts, get-well wishes and baby showers.
How to pick a plush toy that lasts
A plush toy that lasts has tight seams, a filling that springs back after a squeeze and a fabric you can wash. Before you adopt, check three things on the card: the maker's age label, the real size in inches and how many families have already rated it. A soft toy with thousands of ratings has been through bath time, car rides and sleepovers — and still keeps its stars.
Not sure where to begin? Our stitch notes explain how heavy a weighted plush should be, which stuffed animals are safe for babies and how to wash a well-loved friend without flattening its fur. And if you are looking for one particular brand, the plush makers page lists every maker living in the village.
Stuffed animal questions
What is the most popular stuffed animal right now?
Floppy minis, weighted plush and soft character friends lead the lanes right now. On our lanes the most-hugged friends are the Aurora Mini Flopsies, the GUND Sesame Street Elmo and the classic Wild Republic Cuddlekins — each with thousands of family ratings.
What is a stuffed animal called?
Stuffed animal, plush toy, plushie, soft toy, cuddly toy and teddy (for bears) all mean the same kind of friend: a fabric animal filled with soft stuffing.
What does plush mean in toys?
Plush describes the fabric — a soft pile with a raised, velvety surface. A plush toy is any soft toy made from that fabric, which is why plush and stuffed animal are used interchangeably.
Can babies sleep with stuffed animals?
Safe-sleep guidance keeps soft toys out of the crib for the first 12 months. Our baby lane holds plush labelled for newborns for supervised play; after the first birthday a small friend can join bedtime.
Do weighted stuffed animals actually help?
Many children and adults find the gentle pressure of a weighted plush calming at bedtime or during stressful moments. It is a comfort object, not a treatment — our weighted guide explains weights and warming.
Where do I buy a stuffed animal I find here?
Press the adopt button on any card. It opens the friend's page in the shop that sells it, where you see today's price, delivery dates and the seller's returns.