Sesame Street Australia - Elmo, Cookie Monster and Sesame Workshop Toys and Gifts
Sesame Street is an American children's television series produced by Sesame Workshop, first broadcast in 1969. The show features characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Grover, and Bert and Ernie, and is broadcast in over 150 countries. Sesame Street has been an educational television program for children from approximately 2-5 years for over 50 years. Licensed Sesame Street toys and gifts are produced through official Sesame Workshop licensing. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Sesame Street licensed merchandise, stocking Elmo and Cookie Monster character toys and gifts. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
Sesame Street products at Peekaboo Baby include plush characters, interactive talking toys and themed accessories. The range targets children aged 2-5 who watch the show, and grandparents and parents who grew up with Sesame Street. Browse Sesame Street products in the character plush toys category at Peekaboo Baby.
Sesame Street product range
The Sesame Street range at Peekaboo Baby includes interactive Elmo and Cookie Monster products. The Sesame Street Animated Nom Nom Cookie Monster ($90) is an interactive toy that animates and makes eating sounds. The Sesame Street The Nutcracker Elmo Christmas Plush ($65) is a seasonal plush Elmo in a Christmas Nutcracker outfit. The Sesame Street Take Along Doctor Elmo ($50) is a role-play toy featuring Elmo as a doctor with accessories. These products target children aged 18 months to 5 years who are active viewers of Sesame Street. The animated/interactive format of the Cookie Monster and Elmo toys provides more engagement than standard plush, which suits the 2-4 year age range where children respond to reactive toys.
Sesame Street educational connection
Sesame Street has been produced by Sesame Workshop as an educational program since 1969, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, social skills and emotional development. The show's educational approach is reflected in some Sesame Street licensed products that incorporate counting, letter recognition and social-emotional themes. Explore the educational toys category for more developmental products at Peekaboo Baby.
What to look for in Sesame Street products
Official Sesame Workshop licensing - Sesame Street products at Peekaboo Baby are officially licensed by Sesame Workshop. This ensures accurate character designs and quality standards consistent with the show's educational brand.
Character recognition - Elmo and Cookie Monster are the most widely recognised Sesame Street characters globally. Products featuring these characters are relevant to Australian children who watch Sesame Street on ABC Kids.
Interactive format - The animated Cookie Monster and Take Along Doctor Elmo products feature interactive elements (sound, movement, accessories) that provide more engagement than standard plush for the 2-5 year age range.
Age-appropriate design - Sesame Street products are designed for the 18 month to 5 year age range of the show's primary audience.
Cross-generational recognition - Sesame Street has been broadcast since 1969 - parents and grandparents who grew up with the show often choose Sesame Street gifts for children, giving the brand cross-generational gifting appeal.
Educational show connection - Sesame Street has a 50-year track record as an educational program, which gives the brand credibility with parents who prioritise educational content for their children's entertainment.
Sesame Street gift ideas at Peekaboo Baby
Sesame Street toys are popular birthday and Christmas gifts for children aged 2-5 years. For a birthday gift, pair an interactive Sesame Street toy with a book or puzzle from the educational toys range. Browse gifts by age at Peekaboo Baby for age-specific recommendations. For complementary character plush, explore the plush toys category.
Sesame Street - Frequently Asked Questions
Sesame Street first broadcast on 10 November 1969 in the United States, produced by Sesame Workshop (then known as the Children's Television Workshop). The show was created to use television as an educational tool for preschool children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sesame Street is one of the longest-running children's TV programs in the world, broadcast continuously since 1969 and seen in over 150 countries including Australia where it airs on ABC Kids.
Sesame Street is designed primarily for preschool children aged 2-5 years. The show's educational content - early literacy, numeracy, social skills - is calibrated to this developmental stage. Sesame Street toys at Peekaboo Baby reflect this age range. Interactive toys for the 18-month to 5-year range are the primary product format. Check individual product age recommendations for specific guidance.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Sesame Street orders over $129. Most Sesame Street toys are individually priced at $50-$90, qualifying for free shipping on a single purchase. Orders dispatch from Melbourne. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Sesame Street licensed merchandise.
The Sesame Street range at Peekaboo Baby currently features Elmo and Cookie Monster in interactive and plush toy formats. Elmo products include the Take Along Doctor Elmo role-play toy and seasonal Elmo plush. Cookie Monster is featured in the Animated Nom Nom interactive toy. Character availability may change as new products are introduced. Check current listings at Peekaboo Baby for all available Sesame Street characters.
Yes. All Sesame Street products at Peekaboo Baby are officially licensed through Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organisation that produces Sesame Street. Licensed products use accurate character designs approved by Sesame Workshop and are manufactured to Sesame Workshop's quality standards. Peekaboo Baby stocks only officially licensed Sesame Street merchandise.
The Sesame Street Animated Nom Nom Cookie Monster ($90) is an interactive Cookie Monster toy that animates when activated, making Cookie Monster's characteristic eating motions and cookie-eating sounds. It is designed for children aged approximately 18 months to 5 years who recognise Cookie Monster from the Sesame Street program. The interactive animation provides engagement beyond standard plush for this age range. It is one of the higher-priced items in the Sesame Street range at Peekaboo Baby.
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