Soft Play · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The plush farm set they reach for again and again

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Standard · 2-3 working days

6 plush animals
Crinkly textures
Squeaky surprises
Built-in mirror
Carry-handle barn
From 12 months
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

The gift that keeps them coming back

This is the kind of toy grandparents give knowing their grandchild will still reach for it next year. A red barn holds six soft farm friends - chick, dog, pig, sheep, horse, and cow - all designed for tiny hands to pull out, squeeze, and tuck back in. The crinkly textures and squeaky sounds keep little ones engaged; the mirror adds a sensory surprise.

You get real, screen-free play with zero learning curve. No batteries, no assembly, no overwhelm. Just simple joy that works from day one.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives in your box

Everything a little one needs to start exploring farm play, ready to go.

In the box

Red carry-handle barn

Soft fabric barn designed for little hands to hold and carry. The handle makes it easy to move from room to room or take along in a nappy bag.

✓ Fabric construction, easy for toddlers to grip
✓ Carry handle for portable play
✓ Houses all 6 farm friends

In the box

6 squishy farm friends

Chick, dog, pig, sheep, horse, and cow. Each one is soft enough for a 12-month-old to grip and explore safely.

✓ Cow with crinkly texture
✓ Dog with squeaky surprise inside
✓ Sheep, horse, pig, and chick - each soft and cuddly

Play style

Built-in mirror for sensory discovery

A small mirror sewn into the barn encourages early self-recognition and adds an extra sensory layer to play.

✓ Supports sensory development from 12 months
✓ Encourages face and hand awareness
✓ Safe child's mirror built in

Perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday, and beyond

Children's Plush Farmyard & Friends: £26.99

While they play

The quiet skills this play builds

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Fine motor grip

Pulling animals in and out of the barn strengthens the fingers and hands. Squeezing the soft bodies develops hand strength without effort.

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Sensory exploration

Crinkly textures, squeaky sounds, and the mirror create a rich sensory world. Babies learn cause and effect through touch and sound.

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Imaginative play

From 18 months up, the farm becomes a stage for storytelling. No screen required, no batteries, no limits on what happens next.

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Calm focus

Repetitive play - tuck, pull, tuck, pull - is deeply soothing. Montessori-aligned, screen-free, and made for bedtime wind-down.

What families say about Jaques of London

Why parents and grandparents choose this one

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

12 months

Ready from day one

No learning curve, no assembly. A 1-year-old reaches straight for the soft animals and starts playing immediately.

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6 animals

Endless variations

Pull out one, pull out all, line them up, hide them in the barn. The play never gets stale because each child makes their own rules.

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Years of play

Grows with them

From sensory exploration at 12 months through imaginative storytelling at 4 years, this one set works across every stage.

Why this matters right now

231 years Jaques has been making toys since 1795 We learned early that toys are worth making properly. Durability, safety, and joy are not negotiable.

100 million+ Toys and games sold over our lifetime Every toy carries the same care. No shortcuts, no plastic tat. Each one is built to be passed down.

23,000+ Orders shipped from this range Parents and grandparents trust us with their children's play. That trust is earned every single day.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this beats the plastic farm set in the supermarket aisle

	Jaques Children's Plush Farmyard & Friends	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	Soft, washable fabric that's gentle on skin, not rigid plastic
Sensory textures	✅	Crinkly, squeaky, and a mirror, not flat, silent, and boring
Grip for tiny hands	✅	Soft plush animals fit in 12-month fists, plastic pieces are often too hard or chunky
Portability	✅	Carry-handle barn fits in a changing bag, plastic barns are bulky and heavy
No batteries or charging	✅	Play starts the moment they touch it, many plastic sets need setup or have weak sounds
Grows across ages	✅	Works from 12 months through 4+ with deeper play, plastic farm sets plateau quickly
Built to last	✅	Withstands years of play and can be passed down, cheap plastic often breaks or feels dated in months

Jaques

✅ Soft, washable fabric
✅ Crinkly, squeaky textures
✅ Fits 12-month hands
✅ Carry handle included
✅ No batteries needed
✅ Grows with them
✅ Built to last

Cheap alternatives

❌ Rigid plastic stiff on skin
❌ Flat and silent play
❌ Pieces too chunky or hard
❌ Bulky, heavy, hard to carry
❌ Batteries, setup, weak sounds
❌ Limited after age 3
❌ Breaks quickly, feels cheap

Perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday, and beyond

Children's Plush Farmyard & Friends: £26.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions grandparents (and parents) ask us

What age is this really for?

From 12 months, babies love the textures and squeaky sounds. At 18 months to 3 years, the tucking and pulling game takes over completely. From 3 upwards, imaginative play opens up,the barn becomes a home, a garage, a shop. One parent told us: perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday, Catherine McCulloch. We've seen grandchildren play with this set for years.

Is it safe for a 1-year-old?

Yes. All fabric is soft and safe for chewing and throwing. No small pieces, no loose seams, no hard edges. Every animal is designed for tiny hands to grip and explore. We back it with a 30-day return window so you can be sure before you commit.

Will it hold up, or will it fall apart?

This is built to last. One customer said it perfectly: not the usual tat from China, John A. Our toys are hand-finished and made to withstand years of daily play. We've been making toys since 1795; durability is not an afterthought. We offer a 60-day warranty so you know we stand behind it.

Buying for a grandchild I don't live with,how do I know it's the right choice?

This is the one. It works from 12 months through 4+ years, requires zero batteries or learning, travels easily in a changing bag, and never goes out of style. The soft, sensory nature means even very young toddlers get it instantly, and it grows into imaginative play as they get older. It's the gift that works across every grandchild age in that 12-month-to-4-year window.

How much does it cost?

The Children's Plush Farmyard & Friends is £26.99 today. Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday, and beyond

Children's Plush Farmyard & Friends: £26.99

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

We started making toys in 1795 because we believe play shapes childhood. Two centuries later, that belief hasn't changed. The Plush Farmyard & Friends carries the same thinking: soft, sensory, safe, and built to be played with hard and often. No screens, no batteries, no overwhelm. Just six little animals in a barn that a 1-year-old reaches for on day one and a 4-year-old still imagines with years later. This is what 231 years of toymaking teaches you: the simplest toys, made well, are the ones children return to forever.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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