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By Meredith Schwartz -- Gifts and Dec, 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The appeal of furry friends is evergreen. But as today’s tweens grow up faster than ever, plush that doubles as a fashion accent or home decor piece helps extend the years they’re willing to be seen with soft toys.

Meanwhile practical parents get twice the bang for their gift-giving buck, something they know will stay in use long after the wrapping paper is thrown away, plus a way to take basic furniture that lasts through many stages of childhood and accessorize it affordably for the phase they’re in right now. Pillows and blankets are a natural extension of the category, but also keep an eye out for more unusual multifunctional plush products from iPod speakers to piggy banks.

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