Lulu My Cuddlin Kitty Cat PictureStuffed animals are always a popular gift idea for birthdays and Christmas.

Young boys and girls always take a shine to these toys and so we expect these will be popular for years to come.  Year 2009 is no different as there are a number of good New Stuffed Animals For 2009 out there.  Here, we take a look at a few of the very best to help make your gift shopping a little easier:

Lulu My Cuddlin Kitty Cat

Furreal Friends® has come out with the Lulu My Cuddlin Kitty Cat stuffed animal.  For those not familiar with Fur Real Friends®, they are a company that creates stuffed animals that mimic a number of the sounds and movements of real animals.  Lulu My Cuddlin Kitty Cat is no different as she mimics the mannerisms of good cats.

The best part is this cat doesn’t have to be potty trained or taught not to scratch the sofa.  Instead, it will purr, preen, and meow when you touch it.  This is made possible with sensors that obviously respond to your touch.  A great gift idea for toddlers, Lulu will even turn on her stomach to be petted.  Truly an amazing stuffed animal that many kids will want this year.

Zambi The Baby Elephant

Another stuffed animal from Fur Real Friends® coming out this year is Zambi The Baby Elephant.  This one offers a beautiful and soft to the touch baby elephant.  She has a number of unique mannerisms including wrapping her trunk around a person’s finger and even trumpeting like a real baby elephant.

One other nice feature about Zambi is she comes with a social message.  A part of the proceeds of this stuffed animal go to orphaned children in Africa caused by the AIDS virus.  A certificate and bracelet are provided to kids so this can be a great way to show them social responsibility early on.  A fun gift idea that shows you care.

Leapfrog® My Pal Scout

The Leapfrog® My Pal Scout is a stuffed animal option that can also be characterized as an edutainment toy.  These types of toys are blend between education and entertainment.  These toys are known for helping young kids learn.  This stuffed animal toy is no exception as it can allow kids to learn a number of basic skills and even be personalized for them allowing My Pal Scout to remember the child’s name, favorite food, and favorite animal.  This one can even act as a night light for kids and has USB port to allow for additional upgrades.  Expect your young one to love this stuffed animal.

Without a doubt, there are some great choices for New Stuffed Animals For 2009.  The above list should be a great short list for helping you decide what to get your little one for birthdays and Christmas.  For other new toys, games, and electronics for 2009, check out Popular Christmas Gifts.