Baby Beanies: The Baby Toy of All Time?
Baby Beanies: The Baby Toy of All Time? Baby beanies, also known as Beanie Babies, may seem like a toy trend of the past, but their impact on the toy market is undeniable. Introduced in 1994 by Ty Warner, the original beanie babies were a revolutionary shift from the typical, overstuffed baby toys. Instead of being filled to the brim with stuffing, Warner’s creations were made with a mix of beans and a small amount of stuffing, giving the toys a soft, flexible feel that made them much more lifelike and huggable. This innovation gave rise to the now-iconic term “beanie baby.” ...