Squeeze him and he squeaks. Shake him and he rattles. Newborns can't do very much on purpose yet — which makes the first time they realise they've caused something rather a big deal. Tim is built for exactly that moment. Give him a squeeze and he makes a cheerful little sound. Give him a shake and he rattles. Before long your baby works out that the noise isn't just happening — they're making it happen. That's cause and effect landing, and it's one of the first big ideas a person ever has. Lots of different things to feel Tim is a proper patchwork of textures: soft plush fabric, smooth vegan leather and raised embroidered details, all in one small tiger. That variety is the point. Babies learn an enormous amount through their hands and mouths, and a toy with several different surfaces gives them far more to investigate than a single-texture one. Every new texture is new information about how the world feels. Something to follow with their eyes Hold Tim up and move him slowly and your baby will track him — which is exactly the practice their developing eyesight needs. Visual tracking is a skill that builds week by week in those early months, and the squeak gives them a reason to keep looking. Sound, sight and touch all working together in one toy. That's what makes a genuinely multi-sensory toy worth having. Sized for very small hands At 7.5 x 5 x 13.5cm he's light and slim enough for a newborn to be helped to hold, and just right for an older baby to grab, wave and pass from hand to hand — another small milestone worth celebrating. He fits in a changing bag, clips happily into pram life, and weighs almost nothing. He'll go everywhere. What they're learning 👂 Hearing – a playful squeak and a gentle rattle to tune into ✋ Fine motor skills and grip – squeezing takes real hand strength 👀 Visual tracking – following him builds early focus 🧠 Cause and effect – I squeezed, and it made a noise 🐯 Sensory exploration – plush, smooth and embroidered textures in one Looking after Tim Wipe clean with a damp cloth and leave him to air dry. No bleach, and no need for the washing machine — a quick wipe after a messy day is all he asks for. By Little Big Friends Little Big Friends design beautifully made sensory toys with real thought behind them — soft materials, considered textures and cheerful characters built around how babies actually learn. Tim sits alongside the rest of our Little Big Friends collection, so he's easy to pair up into a lovely new baby gift. Safe hands, thoughtful materials 👶 Suitable from birth – designed for newborn senses 🚫 PVC free – no unnecessary plastics 🇬🇧 CE and UKCA marked – tested and certified 🌱 Vegan leather detailing – smooth texture, no animal products The details Soft tiger squeaker rattle Squeeze for a squeak, shake for a rattle Mixed textures: plush fabric, vegan leather and embroidered details Size: 7.5 x 5 x 13.5cm Care: wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry, do not bleach Suitable from birth (0m+) PVC free CE and UKCA marked By Little Big Friends Safety information Adult supervision recommended. Inspect regularly and discontinue use if damaged. A lovely newborn gift, a brilliant pram companion, and the first toy your baby will ever properly make a noise with.
