If you want to bring a gift to a baby shower that will not only delight the new baby when they arrive but will also be the talk of the shower, Flappy the Elephant is the gift you're looking for. You could even pair Flappy with this soft sensory book that follows along with his dialogue. Flappy is a great plush animal for newborns through young children. When my daughter was an infant, she enjoyed simply watching Flappy sing and talk. Now that she is a toddler, she likes to interact with him and play peek-a-boo. The simplicity is exactly what young kids need — it's just enough to entertain them, but not enough to overstimulate them or do all the work of play for them. It doesn't get much cuter than this toy. Baby Gund kept it simple and didn't try to add in too many features. Often I find that toys like this try too hard to teach shapes, colors, and numbers, and in doing so they lose something along the way. Babies and kids learn through repetition, which is why they love to do the same thing over and over and over again. With Flappy, they can easily play the game and song on repeat without needing help from a parent.

What really makes it stand out though is the cuteness factor. The voice of the elephant is sweet and cheery (not creepy) sounding, and it says "hello baby" before starting the game of peek-a-boo, so children will think the elephant is talking directly to them. Something about the voice in this toy really appeals to kids. Many interactive toys that talk or sing aren't completely soft or they have bright lights, but Flappy is completely soft and cuddly, making it a great option for kids who want to snuggle up with the toy.