Collection: Love, Stella
Say hello to their very first baby doll! The first time you catch your little one shushing their baby, tucking them in, and popping the soother back in exactly the way you do — that's the whole magic of Love, Stella. These are the dolls that turn your child into the caregiver, and it is unbearably sweet to watch.
They're soft right through, made for real cuddling and safe to sleep with. My First™ dolls are the tiniest, at 10 inches of completely soft snuggle for babies and up. Love, Stella Baby Dolls are 12 inches, with a seated design and removable clothes made for toddler hands learning to dress, change, and care for their baby. Every doll comes with a magnetic soother that clicks satisfyingly into place — a small detail that gets used a hundred times a day.
The collection grows with the play, too: feeding sets, a potty set, and immersive play sets with child-size accessories so your little one and their baby can do everything together. The range includes a variety of skin tones and boy dolls as well, so every child can find their baby. And the best news for parents? They're machine washable.
What is the Love, Stella collection?
Love, Stella is Manhattan Toy's collection of soft baby dolls, accessories, and play sets, designed to encourage nurturing play, empathy, and social-emotional development in babies and toddlers.
What's the difference between My First dolls and Love, Stella Baby Dolls?
My First dolls are 10 inches and completely soft with sewn-on onesies, perfect as a first snuggle doll for infants and up. Love, Stella Baby Dolls are 12 inches with a seated design, removable clothing, and a diaper, best suited to young toddlers from 12 months.
Why do Love, Stella dolls have magnets?
Each doll comes with a magnetic soother that attaches to the doll's mouth, encouraging nurturing play and interaction. The magnets are sewn securely into pouches inside the dolls and soothers.
Are Love, Stella dolls machine washable?
Yes. Wash cold and air dry, no bleach, and untangle the hair with your fingers before drying. If the stuffing shifts a little in the wash, just massage it gently back into shape.
Are there boy dolls in the Love, Stella collection?
Yes — the collection includes boy dolls in both the 10-inch My First and 12-inch Baby Doll ranges, along with a variety of skin tones.
Where can I buy Love, Stella dolls in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find the baby your little one will love, rock, feed, and refuse to leave the house without.
Say hello to their very first baby doll! The first time you catch your little one shushing their baby, tucking them in, and popping the soother back in exactly the way you do — that's the whole magic of Love, Stella. These are the dolls that turn your child into the caregiver, and it is unbearably sweet to watch.
They're soft right through, made for real cuddling and safe to sleep with. My First™ dolls are the tiniest, at 10 inches of completely soft snuggle for babies and up. Love, Stella Baby Dolls are 12 inches, with a seated design and removable clothes made for toddler hands learning to dress, change, and care for their baby. Every doll comes with a magnetic soother that clicks satisfyingly into place — a small detail that gets used a hundred times a day.
The collection grows with the play, too: feeding sets, a potty set, and immersive play sets with child-size accessories so your little one and their baby can do everything together. The range includes a variety of skin tones and boy dolls as well, so every child can find their baby. And the best news for parents? They're machine washable.
What is the Love, Stella collection?
Love, Stella is Manhattan Toy's collection of soft baby dolls, accessories, and play sets, designed to encourage nurturing play, empathy, and social-emotional development in babies and toddlers.
What's the difference between My First dolls and Love, Stella Baby Dolls?
My First dolls are 10 inches and completely soft with sewn-on onesies, perfect as a first snuggle doll for infants and up. Love, Stella Baby Dolls are 12 inches with a seated design, removable clothing, and a diaper, best suited to young toddlers from 12 months.
Why do Love, Stella dolls have magnets?
Each doll comes with a magnetic soother that attaches to the doll's mouth, encouraging nurturing play and interaction. The magnets are sewn securely into pouches inside the dolls and soothers.
Are Love, Stella dolls machine washable?
Yes. Wash cold and air dry, no bleach, and untangle the hair with your fingers before drying. If the stuffing shifts a little in the wash, just massage it gently back into shape.
Are there boy dolls in the Love, Stella collection?
Yes — the collection includes boy dolls in both the 10-inch My First and 12-inch Baby Doll ranges, along with a variety of skin tones.
Where can I buy Love, Stella dolls in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find the baby your little one will love, rock, feed, and refuse to leave the house without.
The Playful Peacock Difference
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About the Playful Peacock
The Playful Peacock was created in 2021 to curate creative, open-ended play for curious children. The Playful Peacock is privileged to operate in Tkaronto/Toronto.
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Quality Toys Designed to Last
We are steadfast in our selection of toy makers that we work with.
Our offerings are from Canadian, female-owned, BIPOC and/or family-owned brands that are firmly rooted in environmental practices with strong ethical standards. We adamantly align ourselves with makers we are proud of and who are equally dedicated to sustainability, transparency and ethical labour, including paying living and fair wages. The majority of the toys these brands make are handmade, natural wooden toys that forge limitless play for kids to enjoy for years.
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The Handmade Difference
The Playful Peacock’s toys are built with quality and care to last for generations. All of the toys are safe and made with individualized love and attention using a high-caliber of materials and finishes that do not include any harmful additives. Our toys will quickly become an heirloom through their high-quality and endless enjoyment.
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Materials Matter
Plastic toys are typically mass-produced and easily breakable. These toys can contribute to sweatshops, unfair labour conditions and pollution in general.
While wooden toys are a step in the right direction, not all wooden toys are made the same. There are many wooden dupes to be aware of cheap, mass-produced wooden toys that are just as harmful as plastic! For example, softwood and plywood can chip and splinter easily, while non-handcrafted wooden toys often are filled with harmful toxic paints, finishes, and sealants.
Consciously opting for ethical, handcrafted wooden toys (renewable wood is even better) is safer for your child, is way more dependable and a kinder contributor to our already fragile planet.
The manufacturing process our makers use considers Mother Earth first through strict FSC Certifications, non-toxic paint, and planet-friendly materials across every single product. After placing an order, you will receive your newly beloved toy in 99% plastic-free, biodegradable, recyclable and compostable packaging, down to the stickers and tape.
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The Right Toy At The Right Time
Children are naturally drawn to play toys that they can master and that is right for their particular stage of development.
With a wide range of toys available for kids ages 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 and 3+, you can ensure the toy is safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate, too. The majority of our toys focus on fun and subtle learning, and open-ended play, while being Montessori approved.
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Ethical Toys Making A Difference
We are a purpose-first brand and a business second.
With a deep awareness that the toy industry must do better, we are committed to our part through advocacy for a range of social justice causes, environmental advancement and stringent criteria for makers. We are changemakers and give back through every purchase by donating meals to children in need across 26 Indigenous communities within Canada.