2003
Jennifer and her husband Clint started the Pillow Pets company in 2003, and today Pillow Pets are a household name. It all started when Jennifer watched her sons smash their stuffed animals down in order to sleep on them like a pillow.
What was the first ever pillow pet?
Snuggly Puppy
The first Pillow Pet was “Snuggly Puppy”, an all-time fan favorite, sold mainly at mall kiosks up until 2009. In 2009, Pillow Pets burst onto the retail scene with the ‘jingle heard round the world’…”It’s a Pillow, It’s a Pet, It’s a Pillow Pet.”
What was the name of the first Pillow Pet?
The first Pillow Pet was “Snuggly Puppy”. In the Christmas season, Jennifer Telfer first sold Pillow Pets at mall kiosks, but failed to sell them all: “Every single parent would walk up, and their kids would love them. [The parents would] say, ‘No, it’s just another stuffed animal.’ because they didn’t know that it opened up to a pillow.”
What’s the difference between a pillow and a pet?
It’s a Pillow. It’s a Pet… It’s a Pillow Pet. Pillow Pets are a brand of stuffed toys with Velcro straps that allow them to be changed from a decorated pillow into a stuffed animal. The toys are made from chenille.
Are there any Pillow Pets that are licensed?
Available as one of the licensed Pillow Pets that exist for MLB, NFL, NHL and NCAA sports teams. There are also themed Pillow Pets based on Disney characters. Stuffed toys based on Thomas the Tank Engine, Scooby-Doo, Dora the Explorer, and SpongeBob SquarePants were produced as well.
When is the best time to sell Pillow Pets?
A few weeks later, Telfer discovered that the Pillow Pets were most profitable during the period after Christmas when they were almost sold out at home shows. She later ordered a container of 7,000 Pillow Pets, now in six different animal varieties, and sold all of them in three months.
The first Pillow Pet was “Snuggly Puppy”. In the Christmas season, Jennifer Telfer first sold Pillow Pets at mall kiosks, but failed to sell them all: “Every single parent would walk up, and their kids would love them. [The parents would] say, ‘No, it’s just another stuffed animal.’ because they didn’t know that it opened up to a pillow.”
It’s a Pillow. It’s a Pet… It’s a Pillow Pet. Pillow Pets are a brand of stuffed toys with Velcro straps that allow them to be changed from a decorated pillow into a stuffed animal. The toys are made from chenille.
What’s the mission of the Pillow Pet Company?
Our mission at Pillow Pets is to bring endless smiles to children everywhere. Made of high quality, super soft plush, Pillow Pets are the most precious snuggle pals for you or your loved ones. “My grandson loved it.
Available as one of the licensed Pillow Pets that exist for MLB, NFL, NHL and NCAA sports teams. There are also themed Pillow Pets based on Disney characters. Stuffed toys based on Thomas the Tank Engine, Scooby-Doo, Dora the Explorer, and SpongeBob SquarePants were produced as well.
Can you machine wash pillow pet?
Most Pillow Pets can be washed in a washing machine or by hand depending on your preference. Sweet-Scented Pillow Pets, however, will only preserve their scent if they are washed by hand. Never throw a Sweet-Scented Pillow Pet in the washing machine if you want to preserve its smell.
Can u put pillow in the washing machine?
Down or feather: Most down pillows can be put in the washing machine, but use cool water and a mild detergent, then dry on low heat. Vacuum dust off of the pillow, then spot clean with a clean, damp cloth and a small amount of mild detergent. Then lay the pillow flat to air dry.
