Baby Gifts

A plush koala soft toy from German brand Fehn — small, light and soft enough for little hands to grip, carry and hold on to.Designed in Germany. A considered newborn gift, and the sort that tends to become the favourite. Colour: Beige Suitable from newborn Designed in Germany Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A farmhouse that folds. Closed, it is a tidy case with a carry handle; opened, it becomes a barn with furnished rooms to play in — which means it can be put away in one movement rather than picked up piece by piece.Soft-sided and light enough for a child to carry themselves, so it travels to grandparents' houses and holiday cottages without complaint. The sort of toy that earns its keep because it doesn't colonise the living room floor. Folds closed with a carry handle Opens to a furnished farmhouse interior Soft-sided and light enough for a child to carry Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Hugo is the dashing duck of the Nana Huchy farm. A natural in the water from the moment he hatched, he glides across the pond with effortless charm and spends the rest of the day waddling about the place as though he owns it, glossy green feathers on full display. Come dusk he goes after insects, which are conveniently easy to catch in the golden light.This is the big version of Hugo — a generous 66cm, the size that gets dragged from room to room and slept on. From Australian label Nana Huchy. Size: 66cm Colour: Mallard green and natural Brand: Nana Huchy Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A soft plush duck with gentle textures, sized for small hands and arms and light enough to be carried everywhere. Machine washable and made with child-safe materials, so he can go wherever the baby goes — the kind of first companion that gets named within a day and never quite leaves. Care: Machine washable Suitable for: Babies 6 months and over Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Cecil is a wool blend panda in a hand-knitted Australian merino wool jumper, with the softest tummy in the range — one of the character-led softies from Melbourne label and the little dog laughed, and one of their most popular. He is built to be carried, named and kept for years. Each softie is hand-finished and arrives with his own character tag: Cecil likes climbing trees, riding his bike very fast, and pretending to be an astronaut or a sailor on the high seas. He does not like bedtime. Size: 38cm Material: Wool blend fabric with a hand-knitted Australian merino wool jumper Age: Suitable from birth Care: Hand wash in cold water. Do not tumble dry Origin: Australian designed Available from House of Dudley at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast delivery Australia-wide.

Davey is a giant of a bear — 52cm of soft, oversized plush, made for toddlers and young children who want something substantial to hold on to. Sturdy enough for daily play and gentle enough for rest time, he is the sort of bear that ends up in every family photograph. A generous gift for a first birthday, a new sibling, or a christening. Size: 52cm Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

The Edmond Plush Bear in Coffee is a favourite with children and adults alike — ultra-soft, squishy and endlessly cuddly. At 22 x 18 x 12cm he is a good size for hugging and carrying about. Made from polyester, so he holds up to plenty of love and plenty of washes, and his warm neutral colour means he looks just as good sitting on a nursery shelf as he does tucked under an arm. Colour: Coffee Material: Polyester Dimensions: 22cm x 18cm x 12cm Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

The Flower Cushion in Lavender is a soft, playful five-petal flower with a cream centre and matching piping — a fun way to refresh a sofa, reading chair or child's bedroom. The chenille finish gives it a gentle texture that is hard not to reach for. At 50cm x 50cm a generous size, plush but sturdy, with a polyester fill that holds its shape well. Colour: Lavender with cream centre Material: Chenille with polyester fill Dimensions: 50cm x 50cm Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

The Flower Cushion in Pink is easily one of the sweetest things we've found for kids' spaces this year. Big, plush petals in a soft pink, generously filled so it holds its shape while still being lovely to squash into.At 50 x 50cm it's substantial enough to anchor a reading nook or a play corner, and it works just as happily propped on a bed or an armchair. The kind of gift that gets used rather than shelved. Colour: Pink Material: Polyester cover with polyfill insert Dimensions: 50 x 50cm Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.