Cuddly Toys Young Kids Will Love

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when looking for the perfect stuffed animal for your kiddo. There are basically millions to choose from, and there are so many different kinds, it’s hard to narrow down quality, softness, washability, and that unknown snuggle factor without sifting through hundreds of customer reviews. Sure, if you’re crafty, you can make stuffed animals for your kids, but if looking at a sewing machine makes you nauseous, don’t throw in the towel and buy whatever is the least-terrifying-looking critter at the toy store.

We’ve rounded up 10 of the cuddliest, softest, squishiest stuffed animals that are guaranteed to be your tot’s newest best friend. Bonus: They’re all Amazon Prime-able, so if your toddler leaves his precious bestie on the subway or at the aquarium, you can get a replacement in no time. (Phew!) Take a look through these adorable creatures, from a three-toed sloth to a lovable llama, and find your kid’s perfect pal.

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Llama
This adorable llama is soft, sweet, and one of the few stuffed animals that isn’t a bunny, bear, or elephant. (Seriously, why are there so few ardvaark or armadillo stuffed animals?) This llama is realistic-looking and bean-filled for that snuggly weight. Who doesn’t love a llama?
Llama, $10.33 at Amazon
Fox
This cutie is guaranteed to be your little one’s new best friend, and those perky ears are perfect for whispering late-night secrets into.
Fox, $25 at Amazon
Cuddle and Kind Lamb
Sebastian the lamb is fair-trade certified, made in Peru from 100% cotton, filled with hypoallergenic polyfill, and gives back, too: For every ethically produced, hand-knit doll sold, 10 meals are provided to children in need. What more could you ask for?
Sebastian the sheep, $52 at Amazon
Eeyore
If your kiddo favors characters over random animals, Eeyore (everyone’s favorite humbug from Winnie the Pooh) is a sweet frowny face looking for some kisses.
Eeyore, $15.99 at Amazon
Fawn
This little deer with long, dangly legs has a soft spotted coat, embroidered facial detailing for total cuddle factor (no hard plastic eyes smacking you in the face) and makes the perfect huggable friend.
Fawn, $9.83 at Amazon
Octopus
Eight legs means more hugs, and this fluffy octopus is ready to wrap himself around your little one. Filled with cotton, this fella comes in blue, purple, pink, white, and brown.
Octopus, $19.99 at Amazon
Sloth
We know three-toed sloths are Kristen Bell’s favorite animal (if you haven’t yet seen the video of Bell sobbing with joy when Dax gave her a visit from a sloth for her birthday, you must) and for good reason: They are so. Dang. Cute. Those fuzzy bodies, pointy noses, little smiles and that slow-moving gait? Who wouldn’t want to cuddle that?
Sloth, $14.88 at Amazon
Dino
This tiny dino is more than just a stuffed animal: It’s a hot pack, cold pack, and sleep soother all in one. Fully microwavable, this dino is filled with specially treated flax grains and dried lavender that emit relaxing scents to help your kiddo drift off to sleep with a warm friend in their arms.
Dino, $19.96 at Amazon
Elephant
With its big floppy ears, tiny trunk and incredibly squishy body, this elephant is, well, just plain adorable. It’s also machine-washable (huzzah!) a.k.a. ready for any adventure your little one drags it (literally) on.
Elephant, $10.70 at Amazon
Turtle
Is there anything cuter than a bashful turtle? This one’s little grin is to die for, and its soft shell is weighted perfectly for tiny hands. The tactile texture of the wide-wale corduroy is great for babies and little kids alike.
Turtle, $25 at Amazon