First cuddly toy for a baby - what should it be?

A soft duck, bunny, or teddy bear for a baby is a beautiful welcome gift. This small mascot or blanket will help toddlers fall asleep, for older ones it will become a special reminder of early childhood. The first cuddly toy is often a lifelong love. Out of sentiment, we keep our first mascots and store them in our "memory boxes" (either the material ones or simply in our memories), so that we can someday remind ourselves and our grandchildren that each of us was once a child.

First cuddly toy for baby - why give it to your little one?

The first cuddly toy is, in addition to Mom and Dad, also the first of the Toddler's friends. A mascot, another tactile toy, a sensory blanket, for example, can vie for this position. In the first days and weeks of life, the baby needs above all the proximity of parents more than play. Several-day-old toddlers get to know the world through touch and smell. The softness of the cuddly toy and the ability of the fabrics to transmit scents are the most important reasons for giving a cuddly toy to a toddler.

Familiar scents, or the first cuddly toy to help on the go

A clever tip from the Internet shared on a forum by parents of young children is to have mom and dad sleep with the first cuddly toy in the same bed even before giving it to the baby. With this clever and completely effortless (we like that kind of thing) way, the transfer of natural skin scent assured!

The familiar scent will transfer to the mascot, and when the time comes, it will remind the baby of what is pleasantly close, familiar, safe, calm. In any situation, it can help calm emotions, calm down.

A baby that smells of home, parents, mom (e.g., her skin or milk) is a recipe for a peaceful night's sleep when traveling, or when parents sneak off for a date, or, for example, a visit to a specialist. A substitute for the baby's familiar sensations is always at hand! A nanny, grandmother, aunt, or uncle taking care of the baby can benefit from the invaluable support of cuddly baby sleepers. A cuddly toddler in a car seat, where, for safety reasons, the baby remains throughout the trip, can also support a peaceful ride without crying.

Huggable blanket - are these good solutions for the first cuddly toy for baby?

Doudou, or cuddle blanket, is both a mascot and a lot of super-soft fabric to wrap around a baby's delicate baby cheeks. Believe it or not, but we know of cases of non-babies who fly away within minutes after their favorite blanket touches their face. Sometimes it's even like an addiction, which is why parents often decide to buy a spare first friend. When one gets lost or when you forget to take it from grandma or auntie, a good twin top will be of invaluable help! Such a doudou is sometimes referred to as a cuddly baby cloth. Its form is conducive to absorbing odors from mom's skin. Blankets often have sensory additions - rustling tags, elements of interesting texture, knots that are safe for baby's faces, which can perfectly stimulate the mouth. Doudou, or baby's cuddle blanket, is a sensory toy that shapes the correct perception, understanding and response to stimuli from the infant's environment. Taking care of proper sensory integration from an early age is an investment in a harmonious entry into the world, fewer problems in peer relationships, better well-being in the preschool and school group in the future.

Colorful contrasting toys for babies - advantages

A newborn baby is short-sighted. Its range of vision is an average of 25 cm. Even Mom's face he initially sees as if behind a fog. The toddler's development of cognitive functions, including vision, is encouraged by combinations of contrasting colors. Black and white, then red are colors that stimulate the development of the infant's brain, especially in the period up to 3-4 months of age. You'll find plenty of early development toys in these colors in our store. One of the greatest contrast classics is Mr.B - great also as a grip-supporting cube or rattle.

When is a good time to give the first cuddly toy to an infant?

Building habits is supported by routine. If a cuddly toy for a newborn is safe - it has no plastic eyes or other elements that can be dangerous for the baby - you can leave it in the baby's crib from the first days. If you are not able to constantly watch the toddler, it is worth ensuring that the baby mascot is in a place that does not interfere with free breathing. Mascots smelling of mom and such are very often recommended even for premature babies, especially if there is a need for them to initially stay separated from their parents.

When choosing the first toy for a toddler, check what fabrics it is made of and what it is filled with. Toys for a newborn must meet certain criteria. Organic wool, cotton, soft, certified recycled polyester - all high-quality materials are acceptable. They will be friendly to super delicate infant skin.

Baby's first cuddles are usually incredibly nice. Adults, too, are sometimes tempted to cuddle them to sleep, stroking them lazily with their hand. In search of safe, high-quality baby cuddly toys that will serve to soothe your little one, but will also stand the test of time and become a treasured memento of childhood, head to the Noski Noski store.

We offer dozens of adorable first cuddly toys. There will be a teddy bear for a baby, soft bunnies and even a sloth that is perfect for cuddling. There will be no shortage of baby blankets and all sorts of contrasting baby attractions (boy plushies, girl plushies). For newborn cuddly toys and plenty of other layette products head here -> newborn layette.

We wish you the best of luck in happy, peaceful motherhood and fatherhood! May you always have the best in your growing family!

Team Noski