Baby Tea Party

Tea is popular nearly everywhere, but no one in the world loves tea quite so much as the British. Tea-drinking in England is a daily ritual, and there are many opinions on the proper way to present and consume the beloved beverage. If the occasion is formal, then tea is served in cups and saucers instead of mugs; sipping tea spilled into the saucer is considered rude. A vigorous debate persists as to whether adding milk to the cup before tea or after is better, since some claim that the timing affects the taste.

Your baby has no opinions on the matter yet, but she can get started early on a proper appreciation for tea with the International Playthings Baby Tea Party. This adorable set includes all the necessities for a proper tea party, rendered in plush: a teapot, two teacups, a croissant, and a cupcake. The musical teapot plays “I’m A Little Teapot,” the cups rattle and jingle, the teabags and the croissant crinkle, and the cupcake is a rattle with a hidden mirror inside. Each plush piece has a friendly smile, and lots of textures and sounds for babies to explore, and all items have a chunky shape that’s easy for babies to grip. The International Playthings Baby Tea Party is suitable for ages 12 months and up.