Are Jellycat toys good Christmas gifts?

As the nights darken and temperatures drop, Christmas 2023 has begun to rear its head over the horizon.  

While this may fill some with a dread worse than Halloween, more shoppers than ever are expected to start their Christmas shopping early.  

So, are Jellycat toys worth a look for Christmas gifting this year? Or is it all hype?  

Read on to find out once and for all with our handy guide – you might even find a few gifts for loved ones while you are at it!   

Why choose Jellycat for Christmas gifts? 

The Jellycat brand was born in 1999, and its unending support has remained ever since – but what is all the fuss about?  

The most common reasons for Jellycat’s popularity include: 

The unusual range  

First introduced as something quirky that stands out from the crowd – Jellycat remains true to its roots to this day.  

This is demonstrated by the wide range of characters and collections, covering everything from delicate bunnies (Bashful Bunnies) and flowers to the more unusual – with aubergines, gremlins and coffee cups featuring across the years.  

This crazy catalogue means there is now something for everyone, no matter how niche their hobby or passion – which when combined with the luxurious fabrics and stunning toy quality, make them excellent gifts.  

Shop British  

While you can now buy Jellycat soft toys as far afield as Australia, Asia, and America, the Jellycat brand started in London and still uses designers from the capital and across the UK.  

This British brand choose to manufacture ethically, with new manufacturers needing to meet audited social and ethical standards before they can manufacture Jellycat products – as part of the Jellycat Responsible Sourcing Code of Practice (JCRSCOP).  

This includes all manufacturers in Asia, international shippers and 3rd party warehouses in Hong Kong, Minneapolis, and Shanghai and in future will include all key tier 2 suppliers, who source the materials Jellycat plushies are made from.  

Suitable for all  

Jellycat toys, for the most part, are suitable for all ages, including newborns.  

Unlike most other soft toy manufacturers, which are, surprisingly, not suitable for children under 3, Jellycat takes care to ensure all children are safe with their toys – making them ideal for new baby gifts.  

This careful design and manufacturing process means they are all tested to and meet international safety standards, bearing the CE mark for Europe and the UKCA mark for the UK as proof of this.  

This means that no matter who you are buying for, you can be sure they will have a safe and Merry Christmas this year!  

Have a jubilant Jellycat Christmas 2023 

So, whether you’ve got a friend who needs an aubergine in a Santa hat, a chocaholic who wants nothing more than a larger-than-life hot cocoa plushie with mountains of whipped cream, or a reindeer fan who loves a cosy jacket – you can sort everyone in one order thanks to the Christmas Jellycat collection 2023.  

Just be sure you are ordering from an official Jellycat supplier to avoid disappointment! 

Happy shopping!