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”.
Key features
- Machine washable
Big 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.
Article Number903.735.90
Product details
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
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 %polyester
- Filling:
- 100% polyester - hollow fibre (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 18 months and older.
Measurements
- Length: 100 cm (39 ¼ ")
Packaging
BLÅHAJ
Article Number903.735.90- Width: 54 cm (21 ¼ ")
- Height: 23 cm (9 ")
- Length: 99 cm (39 ")
- Weight: 0.67 kg (1 lb 8 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
one greatest things to ever happen to meZoeyI picked up one of these guys the day before my surgery for comfort and he didn't disappoint. Soft, cuddly, and everything you'd want out of a stuffed toy (plus he's very long and good to cuddle with and hug). Beautiful and iconic must have plushie!! (🏳️⚧️ rights!! ✨)
Lovely sharkAndreaMy daughter loves it. She said is the perfect size and is very cuddly.
10/10 BLAHAJ soft sharkAdenIt is so soft and amazing to cuddle. I love the shark Im going to buy more. 10/10 definitely get your self one.
ComfortingVictoriaThis toy has been a bedtime essential! Super soft, keeps it shape very well, and "Benny" has become a bedtime pal.
Best thing that’s ever happened KazThis little guy is so comfortable to cuddle with and has gotten me through so many mental breakdowns so I naturally bought 16 would definitely recommend for a trans fren or yourself 🏳️⚧️ :3
I love him so much!EmTrans icon, could not recommend more. He’s so soft and a great buddy to have in my room. Weirdly aesthetic, I am going back for the smaller version too.
This shark is amazing and beautiful IsaiahI would recommend this to anyone, he is FOR everyone. If you're considering a stuffed animal for yourself, but one an affordable big guy, he is the one for you. Plus there's a mini version for little kids and babies. 10/10 would recommend. AND he's a trans icon 🏳️⚧️
Blåhaj is friendAdriauna-AndieBlahaj will always be there for you. Whether you need a cuddle, a pillow, or just a friend - they're always happy to be with you
The best investment 🏳️⚧️CarlyI think a blahaj is one of the best investments I’ve ever made. 35$ cad and I have endless love and affection, I have an adorable friend to love and hug and cuddle with every night, they always help me feel just a bit better :3
Best purchase of my lifeChristopherI got my blahaj 3 years ago, I love him to death and he’s the perfect night time cuddle buddy :) I love you blahaj ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
🏳️⚧️ Sharkie Blahaj >:3JayyyyyyPerfect emotional support Sharkie :3 I luv my blahaj I want an army, bestest sleeping buddy he's cute cuddly and soooo softt, the trans colors is AWESOMEEE :3 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Stuffed Toy Appropriate For BoysMelodyI cannot understate my appreciation for how the blahaj isolates itself from the very feminine characteristics that are normally present in many modern stuffed animals in order to create a toy that men can actually enjoy. My son is very manly and doesn't like anything even remotely feminine, but when I got him this shark, he loved it more than anything else before. At first I thought my son was becoming woke but once I got him this it was clear that we both share the same mutual appreciation for the great predators of the natural world. It also helps that it has the same colour palette as the flag in his room.
I LOVE ITYuliiaA bit expensive as for the toy.. but who cares!
Soft and cuddly. CrystalBig enough to be a pillow! My daughter loves it.
Sexy sharky in my bed HankI love this shark so much, he is very soft and very durable when things get a little rough this shark is very blue and big and he is only 35 dollars for pure happnisses i hope i can buy mutiple of these and make a pool filled with them. thank you ikea
Great quality and great price!Marie-HeleneIt is a great product!
Love the quality ChantellePerfect for any stuffed animal lover
Great Stuffy for Kids or Pets!MelanieWe bought this stuffy for our dog's birthday as it is safe for pets too with no parts for them to choke on. Our dog loves to carry it around or to cuddle with.
Even better in person!Anonymous reviewerI first saw this shark in online pictures and really liked the excellent design and the prospect of a huge stuffed shark. Blahaj exceeded all my expectations in person! The material is SO soft, and the stuffing/size are perfect for big, comforting hugs. Timothy is now a treasured member of our family. I only wish an even larger blahaj would be released so we could buy him a big sibling (or three or four).
sharkAnonymous reviewerBLÅHAJ is very cool :)
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
2615Reviews
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.