GUND Baby Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy

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Everyone thinks of the staple baby shower gifts when a new baby is about to enter the world: diapers, wipes, blankets, pacifiers, toys, books, stuffed animals, tiny clothes, and the like. Often I find that toys like this try too hard to teach shapes, colors, and numbers, and in doing so they lose something along the way. The voice of the elephant is sweet and cheery (not creepy) sounding, and it says "hello baby" before starting the game of peek-a-boo, so children will think the elephant is talking directly to them. It comes ready to go with three AA batteries, and the battery compartment is fully covered by a soft flap of fabric.

Flappy also sits up really well; some toys and stuffed animals easily topple over, but Flappy stays exactly where he is supposed to.

Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Alicia's writing has been featured in Scholastic, Brighter Higher Ed, Popsugar, AARP, and Yahoo News. Press his right foot to sing along to a playful new song in a cute child’s voice, while his ears flap in time to the rhythm! Press Flappy’s left foot to engage him in an interactive game of peek-a-boo, where Flappy hides behind his soft, oversized ears. The simplicity is exactly what young kids need — it's just enough to entertain them, but not enough to overstimulate them or do all the work of play for them.

We received all the typical gifts and then some, but it was one stuffed animal toy that stood out as everyone's favorite gift. Guests at the shower couldn't stop gushing over how cute Flappy the Elephant is, and over a year later, my daughter still loves playing with the toy. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Private Registered as private seller, so consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Beatrix Potter’s classic Peter Rabbit® has his signature red handkerchief out and ready to play a game with you!I can see my daughter playing with Flappy well through her toddler years; I think she might outgrow it when she's around 4 years old. This adorable Baby GUND plush elephant is surface-washable for easy cleaning and appropriate for children ages six months and up. Alicia holds a certificate in online teaching and learning and is licensed to teach in Pennsylvania.

Young kids easily learn how to activate the toy and each game of peek-a-boo lasts about 30 seconds — this was one of the first toys my daughter learned how to work. She earned her master of arts degree in education from Michigan State University with concentrations in literacy and technology. Babies and kids learn through repetition, which is why they love to do the same thing over and over and over again. Many of the toys, clothes, and baby accessories we received as gifts when my daughter was born are already packed away because my daughter has outgrown them.

Flappy the Elephant is one of the toys that is still going strong, and I expect it to for quite some time. Baby Gund's Flappy the Elephant animated stuffed toy was a baby shower gift that was a hit then and is still one of my daughter's favorite toys. In all honestly I should give it to a little girl whom I know would love it, and maybe I will, but not quite yet.

I was so fortunate to receive more than enough beautiful gifts at my baby shower when I was pregnant with my daughter. The animated Flappy the Elephant plush by Baby GUND® is an adorable singing elephant with two different play modes that entertain baby.This infant plush toy has baby-safe embroidered details, super-soft limbs, and a huggable body that is safe for all ages and ready to be baby’s best friend from the start! She earned her bachelor of science degree in education from Penn State University with concentrations in English and communications.