Hot Mon Ami CHERRY – O!

Cherry-O is a food plush that earns its shelf space by being funny and soft in the same breath. Mon Ami takes a cherry and turns it into a character, which is why it lands with kids who have quietly outgrown generic bears.

The case for a cherry plush over another stuffed animal is display. Food plush gets left out on a dresser, a windowsill, or a party table instead of being tidied into a bin, so it keeps doing work long after the candles are out. Set it on a dessert table for a fruit, picnic, or cherry themed birthday, tuck it into a gift basket, or hand it over as a get well cheer up that is easier to carry than flowers.

It also plays nicely with the rest of the Mon Ami plush toys, so you can build a small collection of stuffed animals that share the same cheerful look rather than a shelf of mismatched souvenirs.

How do you wash a stuffed animal? Most small plush toys are labeled spot clean only, meaning you clean the affected area with mild soap and cool water and let it air dry. Always check the sewn-in care tag first, because machine washing can clump polyester fill and pucker embroidered features.