HABA Pudgie Puppy Review

**Product was received in exchange for an honest review**

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When it's time for parents (and grandparents) to make a list and check it twice, don't forget to add something from HABA for the youngest members in the family. Start your holiday shopping early with these suggestions -- just arrived from Germany -- from the European toymakers at HABA. Dolls, games and play sets lovingly crafted and affordably priced make cherished presents that will be enjoyed now and in years to come. Best of all they will never need a charger, a USB cable or Wi-Fi hot spot. Many of our selections are green, and HABA is one of the greenest companies around (see attached document about its practices at its German factory).

German toymaker HABA is known for handsome, high-quality baby and children's toys, as well their children's games and dolls. The company's products are always seen in national parenting and lifestyle magazines plus they’ve won nearly every prestigious German and American toy award.

So as you make your holiday shopping list for the special children in your life -- and check it twice -- take your pick of sweet dolls, soft nursery accessories, water toys and board games especially designed for 2-year-olds among the 1,500 (!) HABA products stocked this season at specialty stores around town and online at www.HABAusa.com.

Make a special note that Jewish friends will be lighting the first candle on the menorah before Thanksgiving! Hanukkah begins at sundown on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. The Festival of Lights lasts eight nights.

To get your wish list started, here are a great list of brand-new items -- chosen by HABA experts as notably special and play-worthy -- for all of the good little boys and girls in your world.

Our Thoughts

We received the Pudgie Puppy from HABA. Mackenzie is still young enough that she doesn't play with toys but she sure can see the puppy when her brothers, daddy or I hold him up for her!  It has a squeaky inside that Mackenzie ABSOLUTELY loves! She smiles every time we let her "play" with him!  As she gets older I'm sure that he's going to be something that we have to take with us on trips. She seems to like that his "fur" on his head and ears are soft and not course. In general the materials used are very soft and inviting. The puppy also has a weighted bottom and is easy to stand up on hard surfaces.

The big thing that I like with this puppy is that it's made from natural textiles. It's made so that it follows the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) so that it's safe for your baby and the environment. The inside of the puppy is stuffed with a polyester filling (natural fillings don't wash as well and can mold when washed) which is washable!  I know for me, this puppy being washable is a huge plus because my kids get EVERYTHING dirty at some point.

HABA has great items for every age and they make quality products. I will be ordering some items from them for Christmas for the kids for sure! 

Check out their website! There are SO many awesome toys and books! 

**Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and have been in no way influenced.**