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 Number101.327.88
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 12 months.This product bears the CE mark.
Weight & measurements
- Length: 70 cm
Package details
GOSIG GOLDEN
Article Number101.327.88- Width: 38 cm
- Height: 28 cm
- Length: 70 cm
- Weight: 0.65 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Golden labrador - Tiny (name)Anonymous reviewerThis is our second one of this beautiful cuddly dog. We bought it for our Rottweiler Murphy who carries it around always and keeps it beside him at night as a companion. The 1st one was years old but our second rottie made sure Murphy had no cuddly friend. Bought again this year for Christmas. Quite big with long legs, soft fabric great toy for kids
DogAnonymous reviewerI bought this for my dog, she loves it and carries it about a lot. Has with stood tug of war and general labour games.
Fantastic soft toy Anonymous reviewerGreat soft toy
Perfect. Anonymous reviewerGot this for myself to be honest- looked cute - so I bought it- it’s ADORABLE and really cute! Perfect for snuggles at the end of a long day
It is a very cuddly toy. Great for children.Anonymous reviewerIt felt a bit expensive but other than that it was very good.
One happy pupAnonymous reviewerMy pup got this for her 1st birthday and she just adores it
Teddy Anonymous reviewerBought as friend for dog and she loves him.
What’s not to likeAnonymous reviewerA big squishy golden retriever grandchildren love it
Happy children with friendly soft dogAnonymous reviewerBought as a gift for school project price to guess the dogs birthday all primary school children very keen to win the dog. Money raised for charity
dogAnonymous revieweri have brought several of these dogs from you, so soft and cuddly great service
Great Anonymous reviewerThis is so soft and a great toy I would be cautious if your pup is a destroyer of toys but a great size
Soft and bigAnonymous reviewerVery soft Toy. Big enough for adults to snuggle
Much larger than we thought!Anonymous reviewerWe already have the 40cm Gosig and hoped to buy another for a friend. The photo of the larger 70cms puppy looked the same and we did not realise the difference in size so we ordered it. It would help to make clear in the info that there are two sizes. Also we find the system so difficult to return (we do not live near an IKEA) that we have decided to adopt it! At least the puppy seems happy. We will now order another smaller one.
Great valueAnonymous reviewerBought for my niece as a birthday present, now a very loved soft toy. Very rebust and good quality
Perfect gift, great quality!Anonymous reviewerSo cuddly!
Gorgeous and soft Anonymous reviewerOur daughter hasn’t put her down. She’s been added to the menagerie of other softies that reside on her bed. She was carried around store helping subside sensory overload.
Sweet pupAnonymous reviewerVery soft pup. Dopey look on its face but overall my child is happy
Best friend Anonymous reviewerThis dog has become my sons best friend. Great quality
Good quality toyAnonymous reviewerI bought this for my young Golden Retriever after it was recommended by other owners. He is very rough with his toys but this one seems up to the challenge. And he loves it.
Soft and cuddly Anonymous reviewerLovely, soft and cute. I’m keeping it for myself. Good price too.
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
70Reviews
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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.