Did you grow up with a most special lovey? Perhaps it was a blanket that you carried around with you everywhere? Or maybe it was a favorite stuffed toy? For my husband it was a stuffed Wicket plush (yes, from Star Wars). Even at 32 years old, you can still see a little pain in his eyes when he recalls losing it at the airport one year while traveling.
For me, it was my doll Lisa. She was the last Christmas gift from my maternal grandmother to me before she died. I was only 3. Lisa was my constant companion for many years. She was lost in a flood in the ’90s. No, she wasn’t literally swept away, but the damage done to her was irreparable, so she had to go. I wish I had thought to take photos of her before letting go.
While I don’t need the comfort that Lisa provided me as a child any longer, now that I see how special Darah’s lovey is to her, I can recall its deep importance, and I want to make sure I do everything I can to keep him safe and sound, even if there is a lengthy season of her life where he will simply sit on a shelf, or even in a box.
And I am honestly gripped with excitement as I wait for Layah’s lovey to be discovered. For Darah, the attachment came rather early, around 9 months of age. Will it happen that soon for Layah? I don’t know! But every time I introduce her to a new friend, I really enjoy seeing how she responds to it. You never know which one will steal her heart.
Darah suggested that we get Layah her own special big bunny since a bunny is Darah’s lovey of choice. She suggested a look-a-like, but I could see that causing more problems than not, so I thought having something a little different would be ideal. But one thing was certain: it needed to have long, soft ears. Those are best for rubbing gently over baby’s eyes as they drift to sleep!
Meet pink bunny.
She’s from one of my favorite online toy shops called Goblin Kids. This store sells the kinds of toys you dream about getting for your little one. Unique, high quality, and classic. They are built to last and are constructed very carefully. These are the toys that you will hold on to long after the days of playing are over. They are meant for several generations of play, not just for several months.
Pink Bunny, who actually comes with a much more creative name, Cordy Roy, is from the London-based company Jellycat. She is 15 inches high, which is a really nice size! She is super snuggly soft and I have no worries about Layah chewing on her, as the standards used by Jellycat meet and exceed both American and European safety standards.
Would you believe that Layah was already in the midst of THE FLU when this picture was taken? That should give you an idea of how she lights up when she sees pink bunny. While it is too early to make the call, I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes her most special lovey.
Goblin Kids may have helped us find a real treasure, indeed. And I know they can help you do the same, whether you are hunting for a lovey for just for a special toy. They are a particularly great resource for Haba toys, wooden toys and educational toys. Definitely give them a look!
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I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
I would love to get the Binky Towel Doll=Ginger
My daughters would love the 4 in 1 Magic Suitcase from Janod.
I like the Design Your Own Bird House from Seedling. Thanks!!
Love the All-season dollhouse
Love Elfine the Doll from Haba!!!(HollyC) Thanks for the chance….
Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle from Begin Again
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I like Baby Ronronos the Cat from Deglingos
I would get the doll family
I like the Birthday Train Set for $24.99! http://www.goblinkids.com/birthday-train-set-from-vilac
ive gotta have this 🙂 http://www.goblinkids.com/bashful-monkey-from-jellycat
I would get the Doll Family.
Crane train!
Clara the doll, made by Haba is SO cute.
The pirate doll!
I think my kids would like the Geo Shape Tack Set from Haba
Butterfly A to Z!
I like their Banjo from Plan Toys! Thanks for the great giveaway and happy holidays!
I really like the buddy blocks!
I cant decide just yet.. they are all wonderful… looks like ill spend lots of money here.. LOL
bashful donkey from jellycat
Animal Chunky Puzzle
So many cute things! I might get the Organic Rainbow Baby Blue Stripes from Kathe Kruse!
I like the Color Fun Pegging Game from Haba.
I’d get the Farm Domino from Djeco.
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I like the Cordy Roy Cat 15″ from Jellycat!
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Breakfast Menu from Plan Toys
I love the Sunshine dollhouse! I’d love either that or the Plan barn since my youngest is currently obsessed with farm animals.
30 Piece Construction Set
I love the Animal Chunky Puzzle. Thanks for hosting!
I think my little girl will love the Fantasy Castle Blocks from Educo.
I like the Collages Kit from Djeco.
Punch and Drop from Plan Toys
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thank you
30 Piece Construction Set from Plan Toys
I would get the Magica Clutching Toy from Haba and Patience Blocks.
bashful kitten
I would love the Shaker Drum from HABA!
I’d get the balancing cactus from Plan Toys
I really like the Nugget Bunny by Jellycat
I would get a wood toy for my little girl. I think she’d like all of the gadgets on the Hape cash register.
I think I accidentally put in my Pinterest info where I should have put in my email subscriber info; sorry ’bout that.
I’m an email subscriber: Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com
I’d like to get the Parking Garage from Plan Toys.
Bashful Kitten 12″ from Jellycat
I like the Haba ball track.
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Ugh. can you delete that address. Didnt mean to out it on there.
Doll Family from Plan Toys
i’d get the barn from plan toys
I’ve spotted the Deglingos awhile ago and still haven’t had a chance to pick one up for my kids. This would be a good way of getting one.
haba ball track!
everything is so cute! i like the pull along snake
The Bashful Donkey 12″ from Jellycat is adorable.
I like the barn and stable play set.
Ball Track Construction Set
animals memory game
I like the knight stamps and stencils.
http://www.goblinkids.com/knights-stamps-patterns-stencils-kit-from-djeco
If I won, I might get the Binky Towel Doll Ginger.
I would love to have the Babbington Cat 12″ from Jellycat for my 5 month old.
the Happy Family from Hape
Lily wants the Jelly Belly Lily Doll!
I think any of the wooden cars would be great. Its hard deciding.
I love everything they have! I think I’d pick the Butterfly A to Z Puzzle from Begin Again
The Sorting Bus from Plan Toys.
so many cute choices! i think i would put it toward elfine the doll,she is too cute.
I like the Pelhamby Frog from Jellycat
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I’d like to get the Butterfly A to Z Puzzle from Begin Again
I like the Collages Kit from Djeco.
I would get the HABA Basic Ball Track Set http://www.goblinkids.com/basic-ball-track-set-from-haba
I really like this little bunny—http://www.goblinkids.com/woodland-babe-bunny-from-jellycat– be perfect for Baby Nicole
Baby Walker with Blocks from Plan Toys
Baby Walker with Blocks from Plan Toys
I would love to get the Basic Ball Track Set from Haba.
Baby Nonos the Dog from Deglingos, or Cordy Roy Aardvark 15″ from Jellycat
woodland babe bunny