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 Number001.327.98
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.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
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.This product bears the CE mark.
Weight & measurements
- Length: 40 cm
Package details
GOSIG GOLDEN
Article Number001.327.98- Width: 23 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 32 cm
- Weight: 0.20 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Gosig GoldenAnonymous reviewerGrandson loves his dog and is forever cuddling it. My thoughts are it is a little shy of packing to make it a little sturdier.
He's lovely Anonymous reviewerI carried one round the store yesterday but didn't buy him and I am regretting it. There was something so comforting about the one I chose but as a 62 year old women(albeit a very lonely one) I thought it might be a step too far😊
We doggyAnonymous reviewerHe’s my third my grandchildren love him he’s so soft and huggable.
But she loves it. Anonymous reviewerThe cost was more than we had expected because the label was wrong on the basket.
golden soft toyAnonymous revieweradorable, very soft - a little on the expensive side though
Baby BennyAnonymous reviewerI have the larger doggy and called it Benny. That's why the puppy is called baby Benny. Both are well cuddly and cute the grandkids love them.
Extremely realistic and cuddly Anonymous reviewerWe got this on a whim when visiting IKEA. My son loves it, it is cuddly and really realistic. Hopefully it lasts well.
My favourite personal item ever!Anonymous reviewerI got this cuddly toy when I was super young (his name is taz now) and he is my absolute favourite personal item I’ve ever owned. If there was a house fire, he’d be the only thing I’d run and grab. He’s so loved that he doesn’t look like this guy anymore but I will love him forever! I’m very tempted to get another for my future children so they can experience the love I had and still have for this singular cuddly toy. He is so soft and cuddly and I have taken him everywhere with me. I wish I could add a photo of what he looks like now haha. Do consider getting this for your children or even yourself as he was a big part of my childhood and even my life. Who would’ve thought a soft toy could make such an amazing impact on someone! Thanks Ikea :)
My kids love it ♥️Anonymous reviewerMy kids love it ♥️
Soft dogAnonymous reviewerO this is so lovely and cuddly
Happiness to childAnonymous reviewerso gentle and soft - my daughter likes it
PupAnonymous reviewerHouse trained and well behaved
Fluffy dog Anonymous reviewerPerfect present for young child who’s dog looks very similar. Received many comments when walking round store with my purchase.
Excellent Anonymous reviewerWe have to keep buying this soft toy for our dog as it’s his favourite to carry round & sleep with.
Cuddly dogAnonymous reviewerMy children love them very soft and cuddly they won’t put them down
Beautiful !Anonymous reviewerDon’t laugh 😆 but I do t have children. I have a fur baby - 3 year old Labrador and he always gets a gift when we go anywhere…you should see his toy box! He loves his new friend - Fred
Soft and well madeAnonymous reviewerMy son loves the teddies you can get from IKEA, he has got a lot of them, this one is nice and soft, and the perfect size for a 4-5 year old
So soft and cuddlyAnonymous reviewerA perfect gift for a christening. Soft and washable with an adorable face. Perfect.
Beautiful fluffy dog! Anonymous reviewerThis was purchased as a gift. The recipient absolutely loved it!
Dog for my dogAnonymous reviewerMy dog loves her new toy
Customer reviews
5Average rating
71Reviews
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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.
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.