My daughters original "Doudou" was given to me for my baby shower, and she loved and cuddled that stuffed animal from the time she was a baby up until she was 6. Then, this year, disaster struck. She lost her beloved Doudou on vacation. She was heartbroken and wrote a heartfelt letter to Santa pleading for him to bring her a new Doudou for Christmas. I searched high and low, going as far as Doudou & Compagnies French website, asking for a replacement Doudou just like her old one. No luck. Then I found this adorable big bunny Doudou on Zanadia.com. The look on my daughters face when she opened it on Christmas was priceless! The bunny is big and plushy-soft, just the right size for a child to hang onto at bedtime. I know from experience that it will stand up to repeated washings and will only grow softer as it is loved over the years. If you are are looking for an heirloom-quality stuffed animal, look no further than Doudou & Compagnies wonderful stuffed loveys!