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”.
GOSIG GOLDEN Soft toy, dog/golden retriever, 70 cm (27 ½ ")
Price $ 19.99
How to get it
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Key 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 Number701.327.90
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, warm, durable-press cycle.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for children 12 months and older.
Measurements
- Length: 70 cm (27 ½ ")
Packaging
GOSIG GOLDEN
Article Number701.327.90- Width: 38 cm (14 ¾ ")
- Height: 28 cm (10 ¾ ")
- Length: 70 cm (27 ½ ")
- Weight: 0.65 kg (1 lb 7 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Good quality JaneI brought this toy for my Golden Retriever and she loves it
Extremely well made
Good quality ManpreetNice
Cuddle puppy for my puppy WendySo far it’s holding up. My golden retriever loves it
Great Dog for a Dog!MaxI thought this toy was cute and got it when my golden puppy was the exact same size. He had sharp puppy teeth back then so I wasn’t expecting this plushy to last long but I couldn’t resist the low price. And boy was I wrong! I’m astonished at the built and quality. 4 months later it is still intact even tho my pup plays with it daily and he tends to destroys every other toy I buy him. Since then I have bought it him two more ikea plushies. If i could give 6 starts I would! Great quality!
Soft and Cuddly - beyond beliefAdeleThe dog is lovely - soft and cuddly. The mistake I made was not getting the smaller size as the toddler has difficulty carry it, but she loves it. She will grow into it.
grandkids were very happy.Karingrandkids were very happy.
The favourite toy of myAnonymous reviewerThe favourite toy of my Golden retriever and now have a mini version for my new golden puppy.
GoldyBruceFantastic value!
So soft and fluffyBobbiMy daughter loves this dog. It's actually very big for the price. A definitely cute gift to give.
Love at First SightAnnaMy son is dog obsessed but is also allergic to them. He saw this full sized dog in the store and it was love at first sight! He has barely left it alone since. Great value for money, well made and has given much joy.
Beautiful soft cuddly stuffieLauraBought this as a Christmas present for my daughter. It's so soft and cuddly, could be used as a pillow or cushion. I'm tempted to use it myself! Can't beat the price, and the quality is great.
LoveDanicaMy golden retriever is obsessed with this stuffy. She’s had if for a little bit over a month and it is still in perfect condition, unless her actual dog toys.
GoodMehdiGood
goodYuehaigood
Great value and well madePaulGreat value and well made
Bought it for My PuppyAshleyMy golden retriever puppy loves playing rough with this toy. Highly recommend if you have a golden retriever.
Nice toy!AliI loved the dog because it's so warm, an it also is very comfortable.
ReminderElizabethMy 4yr grandson had lost a family dog named Ellie. A couple of weeks later we had gone to ikea for lunch and a walk about and when he saw the dog he gave it a big hug and called it his Ellie dog so for his birthday I bought elite dog for his birthday. Almost same size and coloring. Very treasured
Our granddaughter absolutely loves it.ShireyOur granddaughter absolutely loves it.
BestNavjitBest
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
1571Reviews
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.