The Best Stuffed Sloths

Intelex My First Warmies Scented Plush Sloth

Warm and cozy

This lavender-scented sloth can be warmed in the microwave for some calming cuddles.

Best Overall

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This plush therapy toy proves that one can never be too old for a stuffed animal. What’s the scoop? Well, the sloth contains all-natural French lavender, which is known for its calming properties. What’s even better is the fact that you can actually pop this darling sloth in the microwave to warm up the lavender and create an impromptu heating pad with bonus aromatherapy benefits. The result is a truly comforting cuddle buddy that’s ideal for all ages — yes, even the big kids.

Pros:

• Meets all U.S. safety standards for microwaving
• May help kids wind down
• Ultra-soft material

Cons:

• Some of the lavender filling has hard edges that you can feel through the outer material
• The seams aren’t the most durable

Wild Republic Hanging Three-Toed Sloth

The real deal

This sweet sloth is sure to earn a double-take.

Most Realistic

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This adorable little three-toed sloth has a shaggy, long-haired look that helps to make this stuffed animal look just like the real deal. With ultra-soft fabric chosen for its quality, this little guy will make any sloth-lover feel like they’ve got the real deal. Its long arms can hug around your neck, its belly is made for cuddling, and its sweet little face is smiling — as close to the look of a real sloth in the wild as you can get.

Pros:

• Arms are long enough to hug a child
• Realistic features
• Cuddly, plush body

Cons:

• We wish there were velcro attachment points on all limbs
• The shaggy hair tends to shed

Winsterch Fluffy Sloth Stuffed Animal

Oversized and cuddly

This rotund sloth is a perfect gift for someone who loves to cuddle.

Best Gift

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This giant fluff ball of a stuffed sloth is about to become a favorite bedtime buddy. The overstuffed body makes for the sweetest pillow and a cozy companion for lounging around. With an irresistibly cute face featuring the sloth’s famous grin, it also has a round face, cheery eyes, a shiny nose, and fuzzy hair over the entire body. It’s not the most lifelike option out there, but that’s not really the point. This furry friend was built for snuggling, making it an ideal gift for the sloth-loving cuddle bug in your life.

Pros:

• Overstuffed, plump sloth
• Ultra-soft fur that’s ideal for cuddling
• Durable seams resist tears

Cons:

• Requires a bit of shaking and fluffing after initial unpacking
• Although very soft, the fur is stringy

Jellycat Mad Pet Cyril Sloth

Furry and fabulous

This sloth sports long, wispy fur that's super soft to the touch.

Best Fur

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Jellycat’s stuffed animals are known for being ultra-soft, durable, and ridiculously cute. This sweet little sloth is no different. At just under a foot and a half in length, this hairy little sloth features wispy, soft hair, a masked face, and gentle eyes. Although not suitable for children under a year old, this little buddy would look adorable hanging on a shelf until they’re ready to play. Just a heads up: the long hair does shed, so it’s not exactly machine-washable. Otherwise, the seams are durable, the fur is fantastic, and the face is so sweet.

Pros:

• 16″ in length
• Long, huggable arms
• Ultra-soft fur

Cons:

• Spot clean only
• Not for children under one year old

Ingenuity Loni the Sloth

Newborn-friendly

The sweet features and non-shedding fur make this a great option for newborns.

Best For Babies

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Newborns deserve to get in on the sloth love too, and this delightful little plush won’t disappoint. Ingenuity has created this premium stuffed animal that’s perfectly snuggly and safe for a teething baby to chew on. Ultra-soft, squeezable, and with a face that’s toddler-proof — the eyes won’t pop out, even with chewing — Loni is a darling gift for a new baby that’ll quickly become a favorite friend for years to come.

Pros:

• High-quality seams won’t tear or break
• Child-sized for cuddling
• Gender-neutral gift

Cons:

• This is not a rattle or squeak toy (although, admittedly, we think this is a good thing)
• Does not have realistic features

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wash stuffed animals?
It depends on the stuffed animal. Some require spot cleaning, but others are fine to toss in the washing machine. As a general rule, it’s best to spot clean only. Seams, fur, and stuffing tend to last much longer if gently washed rather than put through the washer or dryer.

Can babies sleep with stuffed animals?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies not sleep with anything — blankets, stuffed animals, pillows, and so on — until they are at least 12 months old. Keeping anything in the crib poses a risk of suffocation, strangulation, or SIDS that can be easily avoided by simply keeping all soft objects out of the crib and away from your sleeping baby.