Recycled Lion Soft Toy

Recycled Lion Soft Toy — a soft grey lion with a big fluffy mane

A 22cm grey lion with a big, fluffy mane, floppy arms and legs, white spotted ears and a long spotted tail with a fluffy tip. The face is embroidered, with a smile and whisker spots, so there are no hard parts. It is made entirely from recycled polyester, weighs 70g, goes in the machine at 30°C and is suitable from birth. From BamBam, a baby brand from Leiden in the Netherlands.

🦁 A mane to grab

The mane is the best bit. It sits round the face in soft, fluffy points that are easy for small fingers to find and pull, and it feels different from the smoother body. That difference in texture is exactly the sort of thing a young baby explores with their hands and mouth.

✋ Floppy arms, legs and tail

The arms and legs are slim and floppy, so they are easy for a baby to grip, and the long tail with its fluffy tip gives them something else to hold. At 22cm and 70g it is light enough for a young baby to lift and small enough for the changing bag.

♻️ Recycled, and machine washable

The label says 100% recycled polyester. It goes in the machine at 30°C, which matters for a toy that is going to be chewed, dropped and carried everywhere.

⚠️ Worth knowing before you buy

• It is a small lion. At 22cm it is a hand-sized soft toy rather than a big cuddly one.
• Keep it out of the cot for now. Like any soft toy, keep it out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old, and use it for play and cuddles while they are awake.

What we like about it

• A big, fluffy mane to grab
• Embroidered face with a smile and whisker spots, with no hard parts
• Floppy arms and legs, and a long tail with a fluffy tip
• 100% recycled polyester
• Small and light at 22cm and 70g
• Machine washable at 30°C
• CE marked
• Suitable from birth

Specification

• Suitable from: birth
• Size: 22cm tall
• Weight: 70g
• Material: 100% recycled polyester
• Colour: grey, with white spotted ears and tail
• Face: embroidered eyes, nose and smile
• Safety: CE marked
• Care: machine wash at 30°C
• Brand: BamBam, the Netherlands

❓ Frequently asked questions

How big is it?
22cm tall and 70g, so it is a small, light lion rather than a big cuddly one. It fits easily in a changing bag.

What age is it for?
From birth. Young babies grab the mane and paws, and older ones carry it about by the arms and tail.

What is it made of?
100% recycled polyester, as stated on the label. The face is embroidered.

Can it go in the cot?
Not yet. Keep soft toys out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old.

Can I wash it?
Yes, in the machine at 30°C.

Is it a good new baby gift?
Yes. It is soft, washable and suitable from birth, and the grey suits any nursery.

🦁 Which lion?

We have a few lions, and they suit different jobs. This one first:

• Recycled Lion Soft Toy — this one. 22cm and 70g, grey with a fluffy mane, all recycled polyester. Machine washable.
• Lennon the Lion — from the Zoo Crew, made with London Zoo, with a fluffy mane and recycled filling.
• Tiny Friends Jackson the Lion — the smallest at 11cm, with a bell inside and a furry mane.
• Clip & Go Lion — clips to the buggy or car seat, with a textured teething ring.

More from BamBam: the Recycled Giraffe Soft Toy, the same size in cream with grey spots, and the Organic Cotton Bear Soft Toy, a slim, floppy bear in pink or grey.

Also from BamBam: the Organic Cotton Bear Comforter.

Our guides to choosing baby shower gifts and baby comforters and how to use them safely go into more detail.

Safety information

Adult supervision recommended. Keep soft toys out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old. Check the toy regularly and stop using it if it is torn, worn or coming apart.

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