Backed by experts. Made for real life.

The Duck grows with your baby — and gives you a moment to breathe

Designed by a mum with years of experience in early childhood education, The Duck supports five key developmental stages — eyesight, motor skills, teething, hearing, and cognitive development — from newborn through to toddler. Not noisy. Not overwhelming. Just one thoughtful, handmade toy built with real purpose, for real life and endorsed by Maternal & Child Health Nurses.

SO MUCH MORE THAN just A SOFT TOY

Clover Duck is a Melbourne-based small business founded by Juliet — a maker and mum with years of experience as a nanny and a background in Early Childhood Development. Frustrated by toys that were either purely decorative or outgrown within weeks, she designed The Duck from the ground up: a handmade, sensory-rich toy with five functional components mapped to the five key stages of a baby's first year.

From the earliest weeks through tummy time, visual tracking, reaching, teething, and independent play, The Duck grows alongside your baby — crafted locally using primarily Australian-sourced materials, and available in a Remnant Range made from fashion offcuts that would otherwise go to landfill. It's not just a toy. It's the one thoughtful thing in the nursery that was built with real purpose.

watch how babies love (and actually use) the duck

Why parents love the Duck

💛 Encourages tummy time

💛 Keeps babies engaged longer

💛 Not noisy or overstimulating