Jörgen remembers the call. The fact that the eye came off despite all risk analyses and safety checks was very serious. Still, in hindsight, he still sees that it led to something really good. ”Thanks to what happened, we learned to systematize safety work even more. We established clearer procedures and areas of responsibility”.
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- Machine washable
A large buddy with floppy ears, white tusks and a cuddly trunk that likes to snuggle up close when your child needs comfort or a safe friend to sleep beside.
Article Number303.735.93
Product details
We all need a big and kind friend to hug sometimes. Someone who has time to listen and help us with wise advice. Basically a friend for life with soft, warm and open arms.
All soft toys are good at hugging, comforting and listening and are fond of play and mischief. In addition, they are reliable and tested for safety.
Designer
Annie Huldén
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 %polyester
- Filling:
- 100% polyester - hollow fiber (100% recycled)
Care
Machine wash, warm, durable-press cycle.
Do not bleach.
Tumble dry, low, normal cycle.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for children 12 months and older.
Measurements
- Length: 23 ½ "
Packaging
JÄTTESTOR
Article Number303.735.93- Width: 19 "
- Height: 8 ¾ "
- Length: 23 ½ "
- Weight: 1 lb 14 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Big Cuddly FriendCindyEvery child needs a larger stuffed toy to snuggle and have tea with.
Great soft stuffed animalTylorVery nice and soft
AwesomeVenuThis Soft toy is just Awesome
LBLacealyaThis is a perfect, soft, cuddly, sweet little elephant that ever was. It's for a little one in my family that is going on 3 years. He loves the elephants in my house, so I thought to get him his own :]
Plushies MicheleI’ve bought several of these and I love all of them and quality is excellent!
FluffyIngridGranddaughter loves it! Wish it had more stuffing. The arms and neck are floppy.
Super cuddlyTamiI hope it brings love and snuggled to the child that receives this donation
Fluffy elephantCindymy 23 year old daughter loves it!
Very cuddly SusanNice to snuggle with or us as head rest
Cute and soft LizMy daughter got one of these as a gift when she was baby and it has been so well loved. She just bought herself a new one and plans to take it to college. I love the quality and consistency!
Grandson loves it!SupreenaGreat quality
A classicKristenI have purchased a total of 4 of these elephants since my son was born. He is 10 now and still has them all. He sleeps using his "Fats" as a pillow and they do hold up very well, but he puts them through a lot. They are super cute and a perfect size for him.
Winner!LynneGave this elephant to an adult for Christmas. WINNER!!!! Soft and cute and was even taken to bed and used as a pillow. She LOVED it!
Elephant AlbisMy daughter loved it!
Cuddly HelenaThe fabric is good quality. Very soft, smooth and the right amount of fluffiness to cuddle with my daughter.
Love it! DeeSo soft and cuddly!
Sweet to my childJulieMy son loves it and it is in perfect condition.
My dog loves his new plush elephantRuthMaterial is soft and size is perfect
AdorablePeggieMy grandson loves it
Very cute elephant. Make usYaninaVery cute elephant. Make us smile
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
1143Reviews
Story
The story of a broken eye and what it taught us
The IKEA store in Helsinki, Finland, was full of customers that day back in 1997. Being a textile technologist at Children’s IKEA at the time, Carina Ingelsten ran a course about safety for a group of IKEA co-workers. ”I lifted up a teddy bear and pulled on the legs and arms to show how well they are sewn in place. When I pulled on the plastic eye, something happened that shouldn't – the eye came off”, says Carina. This was a major setback for Children's IKEA, but it was a setback that would lead to important safety improvements.
All soft toys were removed from the store as Carina tried to call her colleagues in Sweden. ”It was a Saturday, so it wasn't that easy to get a hold of people, but in the end Jörgen Svensson, my manager at Children's IKEA, answered and we succeeded in stopping global sales of our soft toys”.
Major consequences
More personal expression
The incident also led to the decision to not use plastic eyes at all. Embroidered eyes were not only safer, they also proved to give more character and personality to the toys. Annie Huldén, a designer who has created many soft toys over the years, agrees. ”The eyes are very important for a soft toy and plastic eyes easily seem too symmetrical and stale, while embroidered eyes are easier to vary in terms of the design, the size of pupils and the eyelashes.” Soft toys at Children's IKEA are loved by children throughout the world. It's a loved friend to play with and find comfort with - and which parents can always feel secure about.
Quality
Sure, they’re cute but are they safe? Absolutely!
You can rest assured knowing that all our children’s products live up to the highest health and safety standards. We put our toys to the test – up against the toughest in the world (much tougher than any two-year-old). All so you can worry less and they can play more.
Function solution
Soft toys to hug, again and again
We know our soft toys should handle many years of love. That’s why we’ve chosen comfy materials, embroidered eyes, performed rigorous washing tests – and ensured that we test them for harmful chemicals. Simple to keep clean and fresh since they can be machined washed.