Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Activity Toy - Elephant

The challenge with newborns and teethers is timing - the moment they need it, it's somewhere else. The Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Elephant Activity Toy solves that with a detachable bandana teether mum can wear around her wrist, always on hand for the moment it's needed. The elephant itself packs in the sensory features that support early development: rattle for auditory cause and effect, crinkle material for tactile exploration, a baby mirror for visual self-recognition, a squeaker, and more - all in a soft companion that clips to the pram, car seat, or carrier from day one.

Why the wrist-worn teether is the feature that changes everything

Every parent knows the dropped-teether problem: the moment baby needs it most is the moment it's on the floor, in a nappy bag, or somewhere in the car. The Bandana Buddies solves this with a soft bandana teether that detaches from the elephant and loops around mum's wrist - it's accessible in seconds, even mid-feed or mid-settle. When the teether is in use, the rest of the toy's sensory features keep older babies engaged. Size: 12.7L x 7.6W x 25.4H cm. Suitable from birth.

• Age: 0+ months
• Size: 12.7L x 7.6W x 25.4H cm
• Sensory features: Rattle, crinkle, teether toy, baby mirror, squeaker and more
• Special feature: Removable bandana teether detaches for mum to wear around wrist
• Attaches to: Pram, car seat, baby carrier
• Material: Cotton/polyester blend
• Safety: BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free
• Care: Spot clean with mild detergent and damp cloth

How each sensory feature earns its place in early development

The Bandana Buddies range is built around the insight that different sensory experiences activate different aspects of early development. The rattling sounds develop auditory awareness and the early understanding of cause and effect. The crinkle material and varied textures engage tactile exploration and fine motor curiosity. The baby mirror introduces visual self-recognition - one of the earliest developmental milestones. The teether addresses the oral sensory needs of teething babies. By combining these into one companion rather than requiring five separate products, Skip Hop reduces what parents need to carry without reducing what babies need to experience. Explore our newborn gift ideas for more developmental toys suitable from birth.

Who the Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Elephant suits

• Newborns and babies from birth who need a multi-sensory companion that grows with them
• Parents who want a teether that's always accessible - the bandana wrist-wear feature solves the dropped-teether problem
• A baby shower gift that works from day one and provides genuine developmental value across multiple stages
• For parents who travel frequently with baby - clips to pram, car seat, or carrier and stays put

About Skip Hop

Skip Hop has been designing smarter solutions for everyday family life since 2003. The brand built its reputation on the insight that the best baby products earn their place through genuine usefulness - not just cute design. The Bandana Buddies range applies that thinking to early developmental play: every sensory feature serves a purpose, and the wrist-wear teether solves the "dropped teether at the worst moment" problem that every parent knows. The full range is available at Peekaboo Baby with Australia-wide shipping from Melbourne.