The Lamaze Captain Calamari Toy is a soft, brightly coloured octopus pirate designed to keep baby company from birth onwards. Part activity toy, part travel companion, he brings together crinkle, rattle, mirror and texture play in one clip-on character — the kind of multi-sensory toy that gives a newborn something to look at and, a little later, something to grasp and explore.
What makes Captain Calamari useful on the go is the easy on-the-go clip, which lets you attach him to a stroller or changing bag so he stays within baby's reach during outings and pram time. His eight knotted, differently textured legs invite little hands to touch and investigate, while a hidden mirror underneath his body turns tummy time and lap play into a round of peekaboo.
Sensory play from birth
Newborns are drawn to high contrast and gentle sound, and Captain Calamari leans into both. His bright colours and patterns are designed to capture baby's attention and encourage focus, his crinkly hat rewards a squeeze or crinkle, and the rattle ball adds a soft sound that responds to movement. As baby grows into reaching and grasping, the eight different textured legs offer plenty to explore and discover.
How it works
- Eight textured legs: Each knotted leg feels a little different, giving baby varied tactile input to touch, hold and mouth as their grasp develops.
- Hidden mirror: Tucked underneath Captain Calamari's body, the mirror lets you play peekaboo and gives baby a reflection to notice during lap and tummy play.
- Crinkle and rattle: The crinkly hat and rattle ball give immediate, repeatable sound feedback that helps hold baby's attention.
- On-the-go clip: The clip attaches Captain Calamari to a stroller or changing bag, keeping him close while you're out and about.
Best For
The Lamaze Captain Calamari Toy is a great option for parents who:
- Want a birth-onwards sensory toy that mixes texture, sound and a mirror in one character
- Are looking for a toy that clips onto a stroller or changing bag for outings
- Like the idea of peekaboo and tummy-time play to encourage looking and reaching
Captain Calamari clips to a stroller bar or changing bag as intended. Keep the clip and toy positioned away from baby's face and neck, and don't attach him across a cot or sleep space. As with any baby toy, use with adult supervision.
Lots of brightly coloured patterns and textures to capture baby's attention
Play peekaboo in the secret mirror
Eight different knotted legs for exploration and discovery
Keep Captain Calamari close with the easy on-the-go clip
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