Stuffed Animals

A zhu zhu pet is a fake hamster toy. Zhu zhu pets are adored by little girls who like having a pet hamster that doesn't shed or need to have its cage cleaned. Unfortunately finding a zhu zhu pet...

Stuffed animals seem to have a way of multiplying and growing to unmanageable numbers over time. Many children own extensive collections of stuffed animals that they enjoy and refuse to part with....

The first teddy bear, named for President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, appeared in 1902. While stuffed bears had been produced earlier, particularly in Germany, it was the American "teddy bear"...

During the holiday season, toys are released by the dozen and every now and then, a certain toy becomes a huge craze. This became the case for the Tickle Me Elmo doll, a classic toy that is still...

A stuffed animal in a warm, moist place could develop mildew, a type of fungus with a musty odor. Worse, mildew presents health risks: exacerbating allergies, irritating skin and increasing the...

The topsy turvy doll represents an interesting chapter in toy folklore. These dual-identity dolls came equipped with two heads and were dressed in long, full skirts. When the skirt was pulled...

Do you have a pile of Ty Beanie Babies sitting in our closet? Did you know that it is possible for one of those lovable little stuffed animals to be worth thousands? Before you sell the toys at...

Anyone with a young child knows what a Webkinz is. Basically it’s the latest toy craze; much like the cabbage patch dolls and beanie babies of the recent past. Every kid big enough to say...

Learn tips for Closing the head and tying to stick when making a hobby horse in this free crafts video from our kids toys expert and homemade toy authority.

The Velveteen Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, Raggedy Ann and Andy. These beloved stuffed toys live on forever in our hearts long after their fur, eyes and clothes have been enthusiastically hugged away....

Beanie Babies should never be placed in the washer, but you can still keep them looking new.

Sometimes, even with the best of technology, things don't always work. The same is true with sound boxes in stuffed animals. It can be sad, especially if the favorite toy of a child who once made...

Though it will never substitute for the real love a wet nose and lick on your cheek conveys, a stuffed toy dog is the perfect gift for the puppy lover in your life. If you're the dog enthusiast,...

With the popularity of animated films such as "A Bug's Life" and "Ants," toy bugs--especially stuffed animals--have become a popular children's toy. You can now find bugs of all kinds and sizes,...