Baby Gund My First Friend Teddy Bear, Blue

Every baby deserves a best friend before they can even say the word, and this squishy little bear is ready to apply for the job. Baby GUND's My First Friend Teddy is the kind of soft that makes the grown-ups in the room a little jealous they don't get a nap-time companion of their own.

• 18 inches tall, made from ultra-soft polyester plush with embroidered eyes and nose (no loose parts to go hunting for at 2am) and a long satin bow at the neck; also made in dusty rose pink and tan for nurseries with a different color story
• Machine washable, which matters more than you'd think once spit-up enters the picture
• How to play: mostly one-armed dragging across the living room floor, face-first flopping during tummy time, and being confided in like it understands every word (it does not, but it is an excellent listener)
• Ages 0 and up

We love this bear because it somehow manages to be nursery decor and a genuinely huggable first friend at the same time, which is a lot of pressure for something that mostly just sits there looking adorable. It makes a sweet baby shower or new-baby gift for parents who want their little one's first stuffed companion soft enough for cuddling and sturdy enough to survive years of dragging, chewing, and enthusiastic naptime hugs.