[{"id":330498506924,"handle":"all-products","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2026-08-01T21:11:26+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2026-04-29T05:04:40+10:00","sort_order":"most-relevant","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":269266485420,"handle":"soft-toys","updated_at":"2026-08-01T21:11:26+10:00","published_at":"2021-06-10T18:27:59+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Australian Designed Soft Toys for Babies and Children","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoft toys designed in Australia to be part of a childhood. Every character in this collection is designed to be genuinely loved: the kind little ones carry everywhere, sleep with, name and keep long past childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeet Poppy the duck who eats ice-cream sundaes with extra sprinkles, Alfred the bear who collects shells, or Wanda the linen duck who never takes off her tiara. Each soft toy has its own name, its own story tag, and its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCrafted from beautiful natural materials, including cotton plush, wool blend fabric, natural linen and Australian merino wool. Soft on delicate skin and made to be washed, dragged, cuddled and loved for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePair a soft toy with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-crochet-blankets\" title=\"hand crochet baby blankets australia\"\u003ehand crochet baby blanket\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete newborn gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":329385115820,"handle":"new-arrivals","updated_at":"2026-08-01T21:11:26+10:00","published_at":"2026-04-05T20:34:13+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"New Arrivals","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe are excited to introduce our new arrivals to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur collection of our newest stuffed animals to our forever friends family.\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":329050456236,"handle":"all","title":"Shop our entire range","updated_at":"2026-08-01T21:11:26+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2026-03-28T21:41:48+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_equals","condition":"BC - Mystery Deals"}],"published_scope":"web"}]
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Meet Gilbert, your new forever friend, a soft toy dog who's always up for an adventure.
Made from classic linen with soft cotton plush ears for added texture and Australian merino wool knitted overalls, Gilbert prides himself on finding the best stick and rolling in the mud when he thinks he can get away with it.
Gilbert loves splashing in puddles, building forts out of cushions and playing running races with his friends. He doesn't like having his face washed.
His best friend is Harriet dog, who likes to think she is the more loyal of the two dogs.
Each Gilbert dog comes with his own character tag, a little poem in his own words, so every forever friend gets a proper introduction.
Built to be dragged, chewed and washed again, Gilbert is a linen dog made to survive being properly loved.
Suitable from birth, Gilbert makes a beautiful newborn gift, baby shower keepsake, or birthday surprise for a child who loves dogs.
I love adventures but I do need to be looked after: Spot clean with a damp cloth for small marks- this is the gentlest option and will extend the life of me.
I do love a bath (especially with bubbles and a good book) but I’m just as happy with a simple wash in a bucket, it helps me stay soft and last for years to come. (don't soak me for too long)
If a full wash is needed: place in a mesh laundry bag and machine wash on a gentle cold cycle.
Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Do not bleach.
Natural linen cotton may soften slightly with washing — this won't affect my appearance or safety.
FAQ's
Q: Is Gilbert Dog suitable for newborns?
A: Yes, Gilbert is suitable from birth and made from soft, gentle materials designed for delicate skin. We always recommend adult supervision during sleep.
Q: What is Gilbert made from?
A: Gilbert is made from natural linen with soft cotton plush ears and Australian merino wool knitted overalls. He is filled with recycled polyfill and has bagged plastic beans in his base, providing gentle sensory weight. Thoughtfully designed in Australia and manufactured overseas to exacting standards.
Q: Is Gilbert a good baby gift?
A: Yes, Gilbert makes a beautiful newborn gift or baby shower keepsake. His playful personality and tactile mix of fabrics make him especially loved by little hands.
Q: Does Gilbert come gift wrapped?
A: Gift wrapping is available at checkout — perfect if you’re sending directly to the recipient.
He's stunning! I bought this as a first birthday present for my nephew Cedric and he's just so cute!! Love the quality, love the outfit, and his little story is such a lovely touch. I think real life Cedric is going to absolutely adore his little donkey twin.
I bought the vintage pink blanket as a gift for my nephew and his wife in South Africa, and it is so gorgeous that I bought a second one as a gift for a good friend who has a baby girl. It is very pretty and so soft. The vintage colours give it a really 'expensive' look. I will certainly buy again in future.
