This is such a simple idea, it’s been around for a long, long time. If you frequent festivals that feature old fashioned toys or lurk in museum shops, you may have come across these very basic puppets.

Designed to be used by an adult with an infant or a small child by his or herself, these puppets have been around for centuries. The idea is simple. An inverted cone attached to a stick, hides a small puppet, which pops out when the stick is pushed through the cone.

This one from Under the Nile is made from recycled, organic cotton threads and features a cute holiday themed elf. The cony puppet is 11” tall and the entire toy is about 17” tall. Keep one by crib or in the car for a quick game of peek-a-boo. It’s sure to interest even those visitors with little experience with babies…who can resist this interesting looking toy?

If you’re concerned about the environment or your child’s health, Under The Nile is a great company. All of their products are made from organic Egyptian cotton and with metal-free or vegetable dyes. You don’t have to worry about how they are manufactured either. All of their products are Fair Trade.