I would recommend checking out some of the people on here who make toys and chews for your new friend. There is a Grand Master Supply List on the classified section that can help you find safe and fun toys.
Fleece for sure helps keep the noise down. My chin spends a lot of time sleeping at night because I make her be active during the day. After while you wont even hear when they make noise!
I am also a new chinchilla owner, and after a few days of just sitting next to her cage with my hand in there for her to exlpore me she warmed right up!
I love this! My chins cage is whale fleece themed. I was thinking about getting her a cuddle buddy, if you decide to sell whales shaped cuddle buddy's pm me!