They say that the month of March “comes in like a lion and out like a lamb” — and with the winter that New York City has been having, that certainly seems like it will be right on point (at least, we hope things will soften by the end of March)! To celebrate the famous saying and welcome spring (and bid adieu to winter) in a totally adorable way, we’ve rounded up our favorite lion and lamb treats! The best part? Each item is sure to charm your little one regardless of what the weather is like outside!
Our favorite lions:
Land of Nod’s Corduroy Lion: This super-soft snuggle toy is perfect for all ages and is both soft on the outside and soft inside (thanks to a filling of soft plastic pellets). Perfect as the finishing touch on a jungle-inspired crib, or as a mainstay for playtime and car trips. $24.05, landofnod.com
Little Me’s Lullaby Lions Take Me Home Outfit: What could be cuter for your little cub than an adorable lion-emblazoned Take-Me-Home ensemble? This 100 percent cotton outfit comes complete with a long-sleeve top, pants, and a sweet hat. $30, littleme.com
Moulin Roty’s Roudoudou Lion: Crafted from wonderfully soft French fabric and appropriate for all ages, the Roudoudou Lion is a sweet addition to any stuffed animal collection. Available from local Brooklyn toy emporium Norman & Jules, this little friend is sure to become a treasured keepsake for the ages. $43, normanandjules.com
Holztiger’s Wooden Lion: This diminutive lion is handcrafted from maple wood and painted using super-safe and eco-friendly paints and stains. The size of the toy makes it versatile and perfect for insertion in any number of imaginative playtime activities. $16.25, normanandjules.com
Our favorite lambs:
Cloud B’s Sleep Sheep: Named one of the Toys of the Year at the NYC Toy Fair last year, the Sleep Sheep helps lull little ones to sleep with a number of sound options (including an option to have the sheep play mommy or daddy’s heartbeat rhythm). Who needs to count sheep when you have a slumber buddy like this? $29.95, cloudb.com
Brooks Brothers’ Alternating Stripe Polo: The lamb on the Brooks Bothers logo is one of the most iconic sheep in the flock. Treat your dapper lab to a classic preppy look with this casual (yet sharp) polo. The best part? The verdant hue will have him all set for St. Patrick’s day later in the month! $44.50, brooksbrothers.com
Norman & Jules’ White Hand-Knit Wool Sheep: What could be cuter–and more ready for spring–than a sweet little sheep hand-made from genuine wool? Check out Brooklyn toy shop Norman & Jules to find this fuzzy friend. $85, normanandjules.com
Pink Lamb Soft Baby Blankie from Pink Olive: From another local Brooklyn gem, the Pink Olive, comes this adorable part-blanket, part-toy by Angel Dear. Cuddly babies will love wrapping up in the super-soft blanket while simultaneously snuggling with their fave new lamb toy! $16, pinkolive.com
