Some companions are never far away.

Others spend a little time resting on a favourite shelf, tucked into a cosy basket or waiting patiently for their next adventure.

Giving plush toys a proper place to call home helps keep them looking and feeling their best, ready whenever your child reaches for them again.

Here are a few simple ways to care for well-loved companions between adventures.

Give them room to stay cosy

One of the easiest ways to care for a plush toy is to avoid storing it where it's tightly squashed for long periods.

When soft toys are compressed under heavy items, the filling can flatten over time, making it harder for them to bounce back into shape.

A little breathing room helps them stay soft, cuddly and ready for the next story.

Easy ways to store favourite companions

Whether they're played with every day or waiting for their next adventure, these storage ideas help keep companions close by.

Open shelving

A favourite shelf gives every companion their own special place while keeping them within easy reach for everyday play.

It's also a lovely way for children to choose today's adventure before returning everyone home again afterwards.

A toy hammock

A soft toy hammock turns an unused corner into a cosy resting place.

Children can still reach their favourite friends whenever inspiration strikes, while the toys stay safely off the floor.

Woven baskets

Large cotton rope or wicker baskets make tidying up feel simple and inviting.

There's plenty of room for companions to settle in without being packed too tightly together.

Breathable fabric bags

If a toy is being tucked away for a little while, a breathable cotton storage bag helps protect it while allowing air to circulate.

It's a gentle way to keep treasured companions safe until they're ready to be loved again.

A few things to avoid

Some storage solutions are a little less kind to well-loved companions.

Try to avoid:

• Sealed plastic bags that can trap moisture and flatten soft filling.

• Small plastic tubs where toys become tightly packed together.

• Damp spaces such as garages, sheds or bathrooms, where moisture can affect fabrics over time.

A dry, breathable space is always the happiest place for a favourite friend.

Every companion deserves a place to call home

Every friend in Dinkum World arrives with their own name, personality and little story, ready to become part of yours.

Whether they're joining today's adventure or waiting patiently on a favourite shelf, every cuddle, every outing and every make-believe moment becomes another chapter to treasure.

And when the day's adventures are done, every companion deserves a cosy place to rest before tomorrow's story begins.

Find your next little companion and discover a world of play.