What's the safest stuffed animal for a newborn?

For babies under 12 months, pediatric guidance is to keep all soft toys out of the sleep space. For older infants, reviewers across baby-focused communities consistently recommend small, lightweight 'loveys' with embroidered (not plastic) eyes, no detachable parts, and a blanket-like body. Mary Meyer's Oatmeal Bunny and the Again Friends line are repeatedly cited as fitting that brief.