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”.
BLÅHAJ Soft toy, shark, 100 cm
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BLÅHAJ
103.735.89Big and safe to have by your side if you want to discover the world below the surface of the ocean. The blue shark can swim very far, dive really deep and hear noises from almost 250 metres away.
Product features
- Machine washable
More information
Children tend to be fascinated by any story about sharks – one of the ocean's most terrifying predators. This blue shark is not dangerous at all, just soft to hug and safe to have by their side.
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.
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 they’re free from harmful chemicals.
Simple to keep clean and fresh since the soft toy can be machined washed at 40°C.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Reviews
legendaryDeezabsolute plush
Great size, excellent qualityElleLooks great on the bed . Good size for cuddle toy. Suitable for all ages. Made my daughters bedroom look nice. Good to lean on or as a headrest .
Very cuddly and friendlyTylerMy favourite plushy. Great product for people from here 🏳️⚧️
Blahaj cuddlesCainBlahajs are amazing for cuddling so if your looking for a cute little shark plush to cuddle this should be a go-to first option
frien :3Rinblahaj my beloved, great for cuddles <3
AdorableTerryCute and cuddly - I've been meaning to buy him since I saw the 'blahaj at waffle house' video. He makes me feel young again. I would recommend him to anyone of any age!
X3LawsonMe wuv Blåhaj vewy much
So cuddly and adowable :3🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Sensory joyMaureenMy grandson, who is autistic, loves this shark.
BlahajWilliamCuddle :)
:3Marcusi wuv blåhaj:3
I love itMikaThe best purchase of my life. Surrender all of ur money to buying more of these goobers. I bought these and instantly turned genderfluid!!
wohhh amazing!!Dustyvery great amazing sharkyy ever makes me super duper happy and blahaj is life
BLAHAJ IS LOVE! :3BellaBought Blahaj recently and I'm INCREDIBLY HAPPY with it!
It turned my :) -> :3. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❤️
Toy SharkSharrynMy grandson is going to love it. It is so soft and a great size for him to cuddle while going to sleep.
BlahajGinaGreat for kids and teens
Blahaj but smallCooperLike blahaj but smaller. Not as good for hug but blahaj none the less. Blahaj is peak.
Masterpiece. Cuddly Masterpiece.LenniWhere to start? Blåhaj is perfect. Each and every individual atom in this gorgeous sharky holds more value to me than any mountain of riches that money could possibly buy. That’s right. There is not nearly enough money or gems or gold or silver on this godforsaken earth to stop me from snuggling this creature.
Blåhaj truly is the magnum opus of all of humankind. This wonderful being of pure whimsy and lackadaisical joy brings me nothing but peace and comfort.
Me and my thigh-highs are moving to Sweden.
Review GraefitYES. A GIANT VERSION. THAT’S THE ONE. I GOT THE SMALL AND LARGE ONE TO GET A ARMY OF IKEA SHARK/BLÅHAJ. I <3 IKEA. IKEA FOR BREAKFAST, IKEA FOR LUNCH, IKEA FOR DINNER, IKEA FOR DESSERT. YOU WON’T STOP ME FROM A IKEA HAUL. I AM SOON TO BE THE IKEA QUEEN, A CHARMAN OF IKEA. (THIS IS A JOKE. I STILL HAVE THE PLUSHIES JUST ME BEING STUPENDOUS FOR HOW I LIKE IKEA. AND IF IKEA SEES THIS, JUST TO SAY THIS IS A JOKE NOT TO TAKE SERIOUSLY JUST SOME FUNNY/SILLY REVIEW BUT IKEA IS GREAT BUT EXPENSIVE)
Soft & CuddlyReneeDaughter loves it - great value for the size of it.
A Must Have For Shark FansKimMy daughter has been coveting this shark for a few years and I finally bought her one for her birthday. A super sized plushie, with the perfect hint of scariness these will keep the bogeyman at bay at night and is an ideal huggable.companion. Like all Ikea soft toys this presents remarkable value for the quality of the product. If you have a passion for underwater creatures then do yourself a favour and grab a Blahaj before he grabs you...
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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.
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.
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.
