OK, It’s not not really stuffed with soy beans.

This cute, cuddly stuffed penguin from Aurora Naturally is stuffed with fluffy Kapok fiber made from the pod of the Kapok tree – a sustainably harvested crop from the rain forests of Indonesia. The organic plush exterior of each black and white buddy is made from soy fiber, another ecologically sound crop alternative to traditional fibers.

There have been so many reports and concerns about toxins all over the news, that we parents now tend to gaze suspiciously at every toy brought into the house. So, it is with some relief that I read about these new, organic toys. Kapok fiber is hypoallergenic too, so is great if you’re concerned about your child’s reaction to traditional plush animals.

We have several of these soft, cuddly friends and they make a great addition to the zoo that lives on my son’s bed. The sweet expressions and realistic detailing are such an improvement over the blank stares and painted on faces found on too many stuffed animals today. And the fur is unbelievably soft too!

This cute penguin is a great shower gift. New mothers today are particularly aware of the hazards associated with so many traditional toys. And the price is right for just about any budget.