Plushed toys or soft toys are usually played by girls, rarely by boys. But did you know that studies by researchers at UV University Amsterdam have shown that cuddling plushed toys can actually help soothe anxiety, regardless to girls or boys?
Cuddling and hugging plushed toys such as teddy bears mimic human interactions, thus helpful in empowering low self-esteem, minimising depression and improving separation anxiety especially for babies and toddlers.

There is family..
And there are also friends who become family..