Baby & Kids

Stu the Stegosaurus is the younger brother of Daddy Dino and father to Baby Stu. Like his son, Stu is devoted to food of the fungi variety, and makes a mushroom risotto he finishes with a generous fall of parmesan. He has a keen interest in Italian culture, and spends his Sundays poring over Italian recipe books, dreaming of Tuscan sunsets and plodding leisurely down the aisles of the Mediterranean wholesalers.From Australian label Nana Huchy, in soft textured blue fabric with pale plates down his back — properly tactile, and big enough at 36cm to be a proper companion rather than a shelf ornament. Size: 36cm Colour: Blue Brand: Nana Huchy Care: Cold gentle machine wash, do not tumble dry Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Sadie the Dinosaur is an interior designer with a serious commitment to the colour green — emerald chaise lounges, lime shag rugs, jade vases and ferns in every corner. Her daughter Baby Sadie has grown so sick of it she won't eat green food at all. Sadie is quietly hoping it's a phase.From Australian label Nana Huchy, made in a soft, textured fabric that is properly tactile to hold — and sized to be carried around rather than left sitting on a shelf. Size: 40cm x 14cm Colour: Green Age: Suitable from birth Brand: Nana Huchy Care: Cold gentle machine wash, do not tumble dry Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Stella is a cotton plush rabbit with long, soft ears and a hand-knitted Australian merino wool beanie — one of the character-led softies from Melbourne label and the little dog laughed. She is the sort of first toy that gets carried everywhere, given a name, and kept long after the nursery is packed away. The cotton plush is chosen as a natural-fibre alternative to polyester, soft enough to sit against newborn skin, and every piece is hand-finished. Stella arrives with her own character tag. Size: 25cm Material: Cotton plush with a hand-knitted Australian merino wool beanie 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.

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.

A soft plush sheep with a cream fleece body, dressed in a sage green outfit with mustard shoes. Stanley makes a gentle first companion for cot, pram or playtime, and a lovely gift for a new arrival. Colour: Cream with sage green and mustard Available from House of Dudley at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast delivery Australia-wide.

A soft, soothing friend for rest or play. This sweet koala sits on a plush banana in calming blue and mustard tones, with three dangling stars for added sensory charm. Pull the cord to play a gentle lullaby that helps settle babies at bedtime — an ideal addition to cots, prams and nursery shelves, and a lovely gift for a new arrival. Colour: Blue & mustard Features: Pull-cord musical lullaby, three hanging stars Suitable from: 0–24 months Available from House of Dudley at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast delivery Australia-wide.

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.

The Edmond Plush Bear in Cream has that old-school charm that makes a soft toy an instant classic. The fuzzy polyester fur is beautifully cuddly, and at 22 x 18 x 12cm he is just the right size for little hands and nursery shelves. A lovely new baby, christening or first birthday gift — and gentle enough in colour that he earns his place as nursery decor long after the wrapping is gone. Colour: Cream 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 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.

A teddy bear comforter — a small square of soft ribbed fabric with a plush bear head, sized for a baby to grip, drag about and fall asleep holding. A heart-shaped silicone teether and a beaded ring are attached, so it doubles as something to chew on through teething. Light enough to clip to a pram or a capsule, and small enough to have two on rotation while one is in the wash. Colour: Soft sage green Includes an attached heart teether and beaded ring Suitable from newborn Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A teddy bear comforter-a small square of soft ribbed fabric with a plush bear head, sized for a baby to grip, drag about and fall asleep holding. A heart-shaped silicone teether and a beaded ring are attached, so it doubles as something to chew on through teething. Light enough to clip to a pram or a capsule, and small enough to have two on rotation while one is in the wash. Colour: Pink Includes an attached heart teether and beaded ring Suitable from newborn Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A soft fabric book a baby can chew, crumple and drag around without a single torn page. The teddy bear pages hold crinkle panels and changing textures, giving small hands something to work at during tummy time and small eyes something to track.A plush teddy sits on the cover and a beaded teether ring clips to the spine, so it doubles as something to chew through teething. Light enough for a pram or a nappy bag — a gentle first book, and an easy baby shower gift for a family who already has plenty of clothes. Colour: Soft sage green Crinkle pages with changing textures Plush teddy cover with an attached beaded teether ring Suitable from newborn Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A soft activity cube with something different on every face — squeaks, crinkle, texture, and sea motifs to look at. Cubes suit babies who are just learning to sit, because they can be turned over and explored from any angle.Designed in Germany. A generous single gift that stays interesting for months. Six faces, each with a different sensory feature Squeak, crinkle and textured surfaces Children of the Sea motifs Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A flat crinkle starfish — the sort of toy that looks too simple until you watch a baby work at it. The crinkle comes from the lightest squeeze, and the shape gives five points for small hands to grab.Designed in Germany. Light enough to clip to a pram, and modest enough in price to add alongside a larger gift. Crinkle paper inside for sound Five-point shape, easy for small hands to grip Lightweight and pram friendly Available from House of Dudley online and at our Parkside, Adelaide boutique, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

A soft plush goose with a rattle inside, shaped so little fingers can actually hold on. The sound comes with the smallest movement, which encourages a baby to shake it again and work out the connection. Light enough for a pram or capsule, and a lovely small gift on its own or tucked alongside something larger.

Winston is a plain, well-made teddy — no music, no lights, nothing that needs batteries. Just a soft bear to hold. Those are usually the ones that get kept. A gift a family still has photographs of years later.

A fabric activity book paired with a soft toy, both built around farm animals. Crinkle pages, changing textures and things to grasp keep a baby occupied during tummy time, and the toy gives them something to carry off afterwards. Two pieces in one gift, which makes it an easy choice for a baby shower or a first birthday.

A soft ball rattle sized for hands that can't quite grip yet. The gentle jingle rewards the first shake, which is exactly how a baby learns they made something happen. Light, squashable, and soft to gum on while teeth are coming through. Made with eco-friendly materials. A small, useful gift that gets picked up every day.

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.