Say hello to Philemon pig - a soft, sumptuous little fellow in a natty stripy romper. 

Designed in France by Moulin Roty, one of the finest toymakers in the world, he is part of their signature fabric animal collection - The Grand Family. 

This is the standard 33cm size Philemon - the original, classic sized toy - but he is also available in other sizes and formats:

See all the different Philemon pigs in our Grand Family collection

A lovely, gentle choice for a newborn - he is safe from birth, perfect for cuddles and machine washable. His face is embroidered and his long dangly limbs are just right for little hands to grasp. 

But he is also much loved by older children... His dungarees are removable, so lovely for dressing and undressing - a nice way to encourage nurture and care, as well as to develop fine motor skills. (Plus it's fun to swap outfits if you collect the Grand Family animals)

And don't worry about his pale pig-pink fur - he is quite happy in the washing machine!