Toys

The toys here are the ones that survive the first month. Soft, simple, and made to be carried around rather than charged up, they tend to become the thing a child will not leave the house without.

Lily & George does most of the soft toys, comforters and rattles, from kiwis and bunnies to elephants and octopuses, in colours that suit a nursery rather than fight it. Alongside those you will find wooden musical toys from Jaclyn and Matisse, junior kitchen sets, and picture and biography books for the readers in the making.

If you are buying for a new baby, choose a comforter over a large plush toy. It is small enough to travel, easy to wash, and far more likely to become the one that matters.

What are Lily & George soft toys made from?
Sofia the Sloth, for example, has a 100% first-use polyester outer and filling, while the Miss Deer teether pairs a cotton outer with a natural wood ring. Materials and sizes vary by character, so check each listing.

How do I clean a soft toy?
Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap where you can. If the care label allows washing, pop the toy in a pillowcase on a cool delicate cycle, then dry it flat in the shade and fluff the fur once dry.

What wooden toys do you stock?
Our wooden toys come from Jaclyn & Matisse, including the baby wooden flute, the Georgie the Giraffe beech wood teether, the Push Along Ellie the Elephant and a steel triangle for small percussionists.

Do you have toys for kids who like cooking?
Yes. Dishy's Kids Beechwood Kitchen Tool Set is a nine piece mini cooking kit, so little ones can help in the real kitchen or play pretend alongside you. It pairs well with a picture book for a birthday gift.