Among the most famous stuffed toys is the teddy bear, which Teddy Roosevelt played a major role in popularizing. Children in droves sought out these stuffed animals, they are still the number one on the market.

There have been quite a few famous stuffed toys that have graced the market with their presence. We have beanie babies that weren’t quite as fancy but still categorized as such. Then there are the talking varieties that hit toy markets starting in the 1980s, Teddy Ruxpan being the first. Now we have interactive, almost robotic ones that look like cats and dogs.

They come in many different types. There are some that are stuffed with fiberfill, and some that are stuffed with cotton wadding, some that have microspheres as the stuffing. There are stuffed animals that are furry and some that are short haired and some that are in between. There is life like those that sit on the shelves and the huggable ones that are dragged by a limb. Most of the most loved stuffed toys are made to look like animals.

A stuffed animal is often one of the first gifts a young woman will receive and admire, it becomes a favorite keepsake. They are also often given as gifts to babies, and these are also kept as keepsakes. There are some that are available to celebrate the new year, and varieties that are delivered with flowers to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and just for collecting type gifts. Stuffed animals and other soft toys are kept as keepsakes for many different reasons. They may sit in a box in the attic or be pushed to the back of the closet, but they always bring back instant memories upon seeing them.

Some stuffed toys come with sewn-in accessories, these types should not be given to very young children because of a choking hazard. Always be sure to make age-appropriate choices when sharing these fantastic and timeless toys with the little ones in your life.