When selecting a stuffed animal, the age and developmental stage of the child should be taken into account. For babies, these toys should be as soft as possible and, generally, small in size. Also, it is important that they do not include smaller pieces that can get in the mouth in a moment of carelessness.
For very young kids, the best stuffed toys are those that are lighter and have a lower hair density. Soft stuffed animals are ideal. As they grow up, children start wanting toys which represent their favourite TV characters with various functionalities, such as music or lights. These are definitely much more interactive.