
Soft toys offer more than just fun for your little one, they provide your child comfort, develop their communication skills and promote imagination during pretend play. It is common for kids to bring along their favorite plush buddies as they explore the world around them. While these cuddly stuffed toys look cute, poor manufacturing practices and toxic materials can pose a danger to its users. Look out for CE markings or GOTS certification products to ensure your child’s toys meet the legal safety requirements. We have consolidated some of the top allergy-friendly soft toy brands which are safe for your little ones.
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Bring your child's bedtime stories to life with Maileg’s toys. Introducing a mix of modern Scandinavian designs and whimsical storybook characters, like mice, rabbits, bunnies and more! Maileg ensures that all their toys comply with various safety requirements including EU Toy Safety Directive and US Children Product Safety Improvement Act, so you can be reassured that there are no harmful substances. Their toys are available in several retailers in Singapore like The Play Atelier and A Greener Wood.
Maileg, www.maileg.com
Guided by their brand values to make the world a better place, Under The Nile emphasizes on ethical sourcing and manufacturing practices. The brand offers consumers sustainable baby toys, made ethically using organic Egyptian cotton - well known for its soft texture and durability, so it stays soft even after multiple washes. Featuring fun characters like Buddy the Dog, Tilly the Cat and many more. Browse their collections in Singapore at official distributors like BGO Singapore, By The Sea, Capullo, First Few Years and The Happy Sprout.
Under The Nile, www.underthenile.com
Offering high quality and super soft toys since the 1960s, Sigikids features a huge variety of cuddle buddies, made with GOTS certified organic materials and full of personality. Take your pick from adorable animals like elephants and sheeps to interactive toys like caterpillar rattles and duck blankies. You can also browse their official collection on various online merchants like Amazon or Shopee.
Sigikids, www.sigikid.de
Starting out from their flagship product, the Nuzzle Nana, this award-winning home grown brand prides themselves in featuring the softest hypoallergenic cuddle buddy for your little one. The product also comes with a silicone food grade pouch, so that it is easy to pack and keep your Nuzzle Nana clean on the go. For just S$10, you can personalize your child's Nuzzle Nana in colorful threads with their premium embroidery service.
Nuzzling, www.nuzzlings.sg
Doomoo's multi-functional cushions are great for those looking to get the most out of their adorable plushies. Their Snoogy toys are made of organic cotton, containing a small removable heating pad filled with rapeseed and lavender, to help relieve cramps and provide warmth. Check out their products in Singapore at various stores including Motherswork, Agape Babies, Little Baby and more!
Doomoo, www.doomoo.com
Purebaby range of products are made using GOTS certified organic cotton, without the use of harmful chemicals and adopting methods with low environmental impact. Designed for our little ones, their soft toy collection includes a variety of adorable characters like Rosie Rabbit, Billy and Baby Bear and more! Check out their range of soft toys at their Singapore stockist in Takashimaya.
Purebaby, www.purebaby.com.au
It is hard to miss the quirky, super soft printed cushions from Tokyo-based lifestyle brand, Craftholic. These cute creations are available in a series of colors, designs and characters including bunnies, monkeys, their iconic sloth mascot and many more! Each cushion comes in varying sizes from small up to extra extra large to suit your desired fit. Their cushions are also made of hypoallergenic and washable materials that meet the CE standards, so it is safe even for your little ones.
Craftholic, www.facebook.com/craftholicsingapore
Filled with soft organic cotton and eco-friendly materials, let your child play and snuggle with their Apple Park buddies, while knowing that they are safe for both your child and the environment. Kids can have fun dressing up their plushies with the Park Friends and Apple Park kids collection. Each doll comes with removable clothings that kids can mix and match according to their preferences.
Apple park, www.applepark.com
The Bellzi plushies range features a huge variety of characters, made using high quality materials combined with superior craftsmanship. Their best selling plushies include original designs, with quirky names like Draggi the Dragon, Octi the Octopus and those for special occasions like Corgi with Santa outfit and more! Want a special surprise? Check out their mystery bag collection where you can get a random plush at a discounted price!
Bellzi, www.bellzi.com
Inspired by the endless imagination of a child, Trixie has carefully selected colors and textures, to recreate amazing plushies that help foster creativity and infinite play. Their animal plush range is designed with unique expressions for each character - super fun to play with during the day and also comforting to doze off with at night. Made with 100% organic cotton and certified by GOTS, their toys are incredibly soft to touch and do not contain any harmful substances. Trixie, www.trixie-baby.com
With over a century of experience in soft toy manufacturing, GUND is well known for producing high quality plush collections catered for the little ones. Their collection features various stuffed animals including their classic bear plush, magical creatures, dinosaurs and more! The animated plush collection also includes soft toy animals with engaging songs, simple movements and interactive games to promote play and sensory stimulation in your child.
GUND, www.gund.com
Browse through the huge selection of huggable handmade dolls at Bonikka Dolls. Handcrafted using soft fabrics and available in a mix of traditional and contemporary designs, the Bonikka Dolls are perfect for cuddling and easy to bring around for adventures. Playing with dolls also provides a great way to teach young girls and boys imaginative play and helps develop their learning skills. Check out their collections at online stores like Etsy or Desertcart.
Bonikka Dolls, www.bonikkadolls.co.uk
Committed to creating beautifully designed toys from sustainably sourced fabrics and using ethical manufacturing practices, Albetta combines traditional Vietnamese handicrafts and modern designs in their toys. All their dolls are CE certified, meeting the European standards on health, safety and environment. The garment fabrics on their dolls are also certified by OKEO-TEX Standard 100, so parents can rest assured that their products are free from harmful chemicals.
Albetta, www.albetta.com
Filled with ultra soft and squishy stuffing, this popular stuffed toy brand is well known for their ‘marshmallow-like’ texture which is designed for snuggling. The brand has various series of characters, each with their own personality and available in different seasonal styles. No toxic chemicals are used during the manufacturing process and it can be easily cleaned using a damp cloth. There are also mystery packs available where you can get a random assortment of characters in various unique designs.
Squishmallows, www.squishmallows.com
Designed as a timeless piece to be passed through the generations, the brand’s line of knitted toys are made with wool blend fabric or pure cotton, making it safe for your children. Featuring adorable rabbits, pandas and koalas, each designed to become a forever friend. There are also gift wrapping services at no additional cost, if you are planning to get these stuffed buddies as a surprise for a little one.
And the little dog laughed, www.andthelittledoglaughed.com
Check Out Other Hypoallergenic Soft Toy Brands Here!
Build A Bear, www.buildabear.com
Jellycat, www.jellycat.com
FAO Schwarz Plush Toys, www.faoschwarz.com
Senger, www.senger-naturwelt.de
Bonet et Bonet, www.bonetetbonet.com
Nanchen, www.nanchen-puppen.com
Kids Preferred, www.kidspreferred.com
Charlie Bear, www.charliebears.com
Milimilu, www.milimilu.com
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