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”.
Product features
- Machine washable
Your sweet, fluffy friend follows you wherever you go and is ready for action when you are. When it’s time to relax, your buddy loves to cuddle and hang out with you on the sofa.
Article Number501.693.41
Product details
Your sweet, fluffy friend follows you wherever you go and is ready for action when you are. When it’s time to relax, your buddy loves to cuddle and hang out with you on the sofa.
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.
The best friend of adults and children. Always ready for mischief and cosiness.
Designer
Annie Huldén
Good to know
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 % polyester
- Filling:
- 100% polyester - hollow fibre (100% recycled)
Care
Machine wash, max 40°C, mild process.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for ages from 0 year.
Measurements
- Length: 40 cm
Packaging
GOSIG GOLDEN
Article Number501.693.41- Width: 23 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 32 cm
- Weight: 0.20 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Puppy loveKerryI purchased this item for my puppy who is 8th month old and she loved it and carries it out
Golden toyCarolynIt’s my golden’s favourite!
A boy’s best friendJulieanneI spent big dollars on comfort toys for my small grandson who has had a rough start in life and have been very disappointed in the purchases. Found $10 “Ralph” by accident on a kitchen trip to IKEA and can’t tell what a success he has been. This dog has eyes that seem to look into my little fellows heart and the number of times of heard him whisper “I love you” can’t be counted. Might buy a second one for backup! Great quality and super cuddly. Thanks for this one IKEA!!!
Very niceMarjorieGreat profuct
GOSIG GOLDENBarbaraLovely dog toy for my very gentle dog, he loves it
cute soft toy FionaMy grandchild loves it.
Our puppy's puppyGeoffSo our 1 yr old retriever loves this puppy. We need to rebuy every now and then for him, and we stand there and laugh every time we take it home just how excited he gets. There is no hard bits, plastic eyes or anything that may cause him harm, however this last time, may be the last time as he was a little rough with it and was deflufficated within 20 minutes, we understand it is for a child not robust as a dogs toy....but we cant help it as it is his absolute favourite toy.
dogKatarzynaHard to seat it
Cute and cuddlyKarenGranddaughter loves it and won't put it down! Realistic, great price, good fun
Cuteness , caught my eye ! ChristineDidn’t need any info on this product as I just couldn’t resist buying it reminded me of our Golden Retriever! Great present
Power packed purchaseSanchitaGreat quality
Soft & CuddlyAnne-MarieMy niece absolutely loves her soft toy so cuddly she takes it everywhere its super soft to the touch and super cute! The price was right for this too couldn't walk by without taking it home to my niece.
Cutest Puppy!!EugeniaHe is an adorable soft puppy and very well priced for an unplanned purchase.
Great Hasan YasinMy kids Love it
So cuteSiqingI like it vertically very much, with hugging it, have a good sleep
Cute as puppy HeulwenWe are about to do a translation of "Dear Zoo" and this puppy will be perfect for the final character. Students love it and it has already appeared in a guest in some of their videos!
Toy puppieDavidA great puppie for our grandchild
Cute puppy VanessaCute and cuddly
Could be better named.ElizabethSo soft and cuddly. Going to be very well loved. Grand daughter went to sleep cuddling it.
Golden dogAnnaMy grandchildren love these . Good quality
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
2003Reviews
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.