Squishmallows Hans 12" (SQCR04158)

The next way that stuffed animals benefit child development is by helping kids feel safe Children are naturally curious, but they also need to feel protected Babies and toddlers especially need security, and a stuffed animal is a wonderful and simple way to achieve this A stuffed toy is the perfect listening friend for your blooming conversationalist As babies babble, they learn the connection between their mouth movements and the sounds that will eventually create words Adults can also play with babies, taking up the part of the stuffed animal and encouraging the baby to keep talking