Reading corner

Tag tales

Short notes from the workshop: how the pieces differ, what to look at before choosing, and what the tags are actually for.

Why the tags are thereWhere the satin tag loops on every Taggies toy came from, and why we kept sewing them on for over twenty years.Lovey, blanket or plush: what the shelves meanThe difference between a character lovey, a security blanket and a classic stuffed animal, in plain terms of fabric, size and weight.Washing a Taggies toy without ruining the satinHow we wash the toys we sew: machine settings, air drying, and what satin tags and crinkle layers tolerate.Crinkle, rattle, squeak: the sounds our toys makeWhat actually makes the noise inside a crinkle toy, a rattle and a squeaker, and how the three sounds differ in the hand.Toys that clip on: the stroller and car seat crowdHow clip-on Taggies pals, soft books and mini mats are built for strollers, car seats and diaper bags.First rattles and teethers, sized for small handsWhat makes a good first rattle or teether in terms of grip, weight and texture, told through the pieces on our smallest shelf.