But what is it about the oceans that fascinates and engages children worldwide – even children that live hundreds of kilometres from the coast? “The deep seas and their inhabitants have always been part of myths and stories that we tell each other,” says Barbie. “It’s a world of its own under the surface, something mysterious and exciting that brings the imagination to life.”
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BLÅVINGAD Soft toy with LED night light, turquoise octopus/battery-operated
BLÅVINGAD Soft toy with LED night light, turquoise octopus/battery-operated
Price £ 15
Batteries are sold separately; 2 pcs AA required.
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Product features
- Machine washable
The octopus lamp with a luminous head is both a huggable play friend and a snug buddy to have by the bed. Tested to some of the strictest safety standards in the world, just like all our children’s lamps.
Article Number705.169.34
Product details
This playful octopus is cosy to have by your side – a gentle press on the head is all that’s needed for it to brighten up the darkness.
The soft light is gentle on your child's eyes and is perfect as a night-light.
You can easily remove the lamp when the batteries need to be charged or when the octopus needs to be washed.
You can remove and use the lamp separately and let your child cuddle and play with the soft octopus.
Both fabric and filling for this cuddly octopus are made from 100% recycled polyester – from the luminous head all the way down to the ends of the 8 arms.
Goes nicely with other products from the BLÅVINGAD collection.
Designer
S Edholm/L Ullenius
Good to know
Batteries are sold separately; 2 pcs AA required.
IKEA recommend LADDA rechargeable batteries.
The soft light creates a non-glare light in the dark and means that the battery time lasts much longer.
The light source has a lifetime of approx. 25,000 hours. This corresponds to about 20 years if the lamp is on for 3 hours per day.
The built-in timer turns the lamp off after 15 minutes.
2 products in 1 – soft toy and LED lamp.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Optical lens/ Base/ Mounting bracket/ Cover:
- ABS plastic
- Fabric:
- 100 % polyester (100% recycled)
- Filling:
- 100 % polyester - hollow fibre (100% recycled)
Care
Machine wash, max 40°C, mild process.
Do not bleach.
Tumble drying, low temperature (max 60°C).
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
This lighting product has no sharp edges, small parts, openings or hooks.This product bears the CE mark.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
BLÅVINGAD Soft toy with LED night light705.169.34Advice and care instructions
BLÅVINGAD Soft toy with LED night light705.169.34Weight & measurements
- Height: 19 cm
- Length: 50 cm
- Width: 50 cm
Package details
BLÅVINGAD
Article Number705.169.34- Width: 14 cm
- Height: 12 cm
- Length: 19 cm
- Weight: 0.31 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Perfect presentAnonymous reviewerThis is such a lovely idea!
The plush is super soft and cute. The light we use sometimes separately for good night story reading. Overall great idea and great quality.
Excellent Anonymous reviewerThis product is lovely, soft even with the light inside, gives a nice soft glow.
Brilliant toy for our 5month old Anonymous reviewerThis toys was perfect after we rearranged the stuffing to allow the light to shine through better. We also added a recorded sound box with our voices on so that the toy lights up and sings to our Grandson. He loves it. The texture and size of the tentacles are perfect fir his age
The light doesn’t click to workAnonymous reviewerThe soft toy part is really cute but the light inside does not click down to work I’ve had tried to take it apart and changed the batteries but the click mechanism does not work. It would cost more in petrol to return it so it’s unusable and a pricey wasted purchase .
Perfect bedtime accessoryAnonymous reviewerMy 3 year old daughter loved it from the moment it come home. She has nicknamed it Oli.
Perfect that it switches itself off after 15 minutes. Can be removed for washing too
Customer reviews
4.2Average rating
5Reviews
SustainabilityPeople and planet
Energy and resources
Is it possible to make plastic hug-friendly?
We want to reduce the amount of new material in our soft toys. Using recycled polyester as filling, and thereby giving new life to used plastic, is one way. That’s why we’ve embarked on an exciting journey with our new range of soft toys. Our goal is to fill as many soft toys as possible with recycled polyester – without compromising on safety or quality.
Story
Dive down into a world of wonders
Surfing dolphins, curious turtles and playful octopuses. The big deep sea is an enchanted world that triggers the imagination. It inspired us to create the BLÅVINGAD collection. Working with the project, we also realized that many children are worried about the oceans and their inhabitants.
“Children are engaged and well-informed about the pollution of the world’s oceans and how it affects the animals that live there. They want to do something about it and encourage us, adults, to do the same,” says child psychologist Dr Barbie Clarke. She regularly participates in the work with our Kid’s Advisory Panel, where we interview children in different countries about their opinions on various topics.
Mysteries below the surface
Discover the world
Stories, games and movies about life in the deep sea give children access to a world that is different from their own everyday life. “When children are between 3 and 6 years old, they fantasize the most, and when they get a bit older, they want to learn facts and understand how the oceans work,” says Barbie. She adds that when children are absorbed by something, it’s more than a game; they forget their worries, explore the world and broaden their horizons – just like a giant blue whale that floats off to explore the sea.