best yarn for amigurumi?

[love2bmom]

I've finally given in and am ready to work my first pattern - what yarn do you like best for these? I'm making them for my 3 yr. old and baby. I have loads of Cascade 220 - but not sure if that's a good idea.

Thank you! I'm ready to start

[texaspeach]

I like acrylic for toys :

[love2bmom]

I found a thread on Ravelry about it - looks like most use cotton or acrylic.

[kwilki8]

I use acrylic for toys, too.