The best Jellycats to shop now for big and little kids

Best Jellycats

by Lorna White |
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Let’s face it, we’re all obsessed with Jellycats. If you’re anything like the M&B team, our child’s collection (aka our collection) of Jellycats is forever growing, and whether it’s a cute croissant or an adorable avocado, we just can’t resist!

With so many to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming on where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the most popular and best reviewed Jellycats suitable for little and big kids including keepsake Jellycats for babies.

What is a Jellycat?

The brand Jellycat has seen someone of a resurgence in the past few years, so while it might seem like a new craze, they’ve actually been around for over 25 years. It first began with their original Jellycat toy and the family of soft toys has since grown vastly and now they collection contains all sorts of animals, amuseables, bags and charms and more.

Shop the best Jellycats

Best Jellycat animal

Lollie LambJellycat

This lovely little lamb is super soft and ideal for little ones of all ages, but we think is makes a particularly lovely little gift for spring babies.

Best Jellycat toy

Jellycat JackJellycat

The original Jellycat that is actually the logo of the brand. Available in three different sizes, it makes a lovely cuddly friend for kids, particularly cat lovers.

The most popular Jellycat

amuseables jellycat storm cloudjellycat

Ideal for hugging on gloomy days to cheer any sad face up, this fluffy amuseable toy suits the UK weather perfectly and we love the addition of its little legs.

Best food Jellycat

Amueseable pickleJellycat

There are so many adorable food Jellycats it's hard to pick just one, but there's something so sweet about this little pickle, it might just be our favourite.

Best Jellycat plant

Silly Succulent AloeJellycat

If you're someone who is forever neglecting your house plants, then you might want to treat yourself to this Jellycat version that won't need watering!

Best Jellycat for sports fans

Amuseables Sports Tennis BallJellycat

Tennis lovers will adore this Tennis Ball inspired Jellycat. If Tennis isn't their thing, there are loads of other sports that have their own Jellycat toy including cricket, football and even American football.

Most popular amuseable

amuseables coffee cupJellycat

This fluffy coffee cup is the perfect caffeine free pick me up! There's also an espresso cup and to-go coffee cup if you want a little collection of coffee Jellycats.

Best Jellycat for baby

Bashful Beige BunnyJellycat

One of the original Jellycats, you really can't go wrong with this sweet bunny, particularly as a present for baby's.

Best personalised jellycat for baby

Personalised Bartholomew Bear SootherJellycat

A super sweet gift for any newborn with an added personal touch of their name embroidered. Available in six different styles with different animals, font style and embroidery colour, it's easy to personalise to the nursery theme.

Best Jellycat gift for newborn

Smudge Elephant SootherJellycat

This sweet elephant Jellycat comes in a special baby Jellycat gift box, making it the ideal gift for a baby shower if you're not sure what to buy. It also comes with a sweet gift card too to give you one less thing to worry about.

Best birthday Jellycat

Birthday cake JellycatJellycat

Stuck for what to get the little one in your life who has a birthday coming up? This fun rainbow birthday cake is ideal for any little one celebrating a birthday and makes a lovely keepsake to remind them of their special day in years to come.

Best Jellycat bag

Amuseables Coffee-To-Go Pink BagJellycat

Did you know that Jellycat also do fun little bags for kids too? This coffee-to-go cup comes in two different colours with enough room inside to fit all their belongings. With a cross the body strap and secure zip to keep everything safe, it's the perfect first handbag gift.

Best Jellycat charm

Amuseables Pair of Marshmallows Bag CharmJellycat

Key rings have been another popular addition to the Jellycat family and they make perfect charms for any school bag or nursery backpack. These sweet Marshmallow charms are great for gifting to friends, but if these sweet treats aren't up their street, there are plenty of popular styles that also come in keyring form.

Best sea creature jellycat

Odyssey OctopusJellycat

You've probably spotted this giant octopus in shops that stock Jellycats as it's a rather popular model. We think it makes the perfect addition to any ocean themed nursery as it comes in a variety of colours and sizes.

Best mythical creature Jellycat

Snow dragonJellycat

Mythical creature Jellycats have become popular over recent months, particularly their sweet dragon toys. Again, these dragons are available in a range of colours and sizes including a HUGE version that's ideal for fantasy themed nurseries or bedrooms.

Best safari theme Jellycat

Jellycat LionJellycat

You'll find a huge range of safari animal inspired Jellycats are available that are perfect friends to have a safari or animal themed nursery. We particularly love the giraffe, monkey and this sweet lion.

Best seasonal Jellycats

We're all about the seasonal Jellycats here at M&B, so weather it's Christmas gifts you're looking for or an Easter treat, we've got you covered.

Best autumnal Jellycat

Acorn JellycatJellycat
Price: £18

It's no surprise this acorn sells out each year, it's totally adorable and it's even cuter if you add a little Jellycat hedgehog friend to it!

Best Halloween Jellycat

Vivacious Vegetable PumpkinJellycat

Jellycat really are spoiling us for choice when it comes to Halloween Jellycats, and this plump pumpkin is the softest pumpkin we've ever cuddled and looks adorable squeezed up with your other Jellycat veggies.

Best Christmas Jellycat

Amuseables Peanut ReindeerJellycat

This is one of those random Jellycats that just works. This sweet peanut is dressed as a reindeer with antlers and a red nose, it's a great little stocking filler.

Best Valentines Jellycat

Amuseables Red HeartJellycat

Rrp: £40.60

Price: £25.00

Ideal for sending to the one you love, this heart is a popular Jellycat design and also comes in keyring form. There's also the pink and cream version.

Best summer Jellycat

Bring some sunshine to their day with this adorable sunshine Jellycat. This also comes in a bag form and a baby gift form too.

Best winter Jellycat

Amuseables SnowflakeJellycat

The perfect winter companion to snuggle up to on cold days, the snowflake is available in two different sizes and makes a nice Christmas gift for older children.

Best Easter Jellycat

Bonnie Bunny with EggJellycat

For a sweet non-chocolate Easter gift, there's little Bonnie Bunny with her egg. There are so many different Easter inspired Jellycats from chicks to bunnies, it's well worth checking ahead of the season.

Jellycat FAQ's

What is the most sought after Jellycat?

Every so often, Jellycat will release a limited edition toy to their range which will likely be a little more expensive than the others and will only be available for a short period. Currently,

Why are Jellycats so expensive?

Jellycat's tend to have a higher price point compared to other brands as they're made using higher quality materials, making them more durable. They also hold their value as they're considered a collector's item. The good news is that there are regular deals and discounts on Jellycat to take advantage of.

Are Jellycats a good investment?

Jellycats tend to hold their value as they're a collector's item so they do tend to hold their value over time and in some cases, depending on their rarity, could increase in value.

Lorna White is the Products Editor for Mother&Baby. After running the Yours magazine website, specialising in content about caring for kids and grandchildren, Lorna brought her expertise to Mother&Baby in 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics from potty training and nutrition to baby names and early development and has a wide range of experienced medical experts and professionals at her fingertips. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young sisters, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

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