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
What a little cutie! Soft, woolly and has friendly, bright blue eyes. Like all other animals, it needs a lot of love and many hugs to feel safe. Just like you.
Article Number302.979.95
Product details
Behind these alert, bright blue eyes there is a cosy friend who loves adventure – and people. Always friendly and has thick warming fur that’s nice to cuddle with.
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.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
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.
Tumble drying, low temperature (max 60°C).
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for ages from 12 months.
Compliance
Certification
CB063R2847-9014
Colour
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Components
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Size
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Weight
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Material
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Manufacturer
IKEA of Sweden AB
Country Of Manufacture
INDONESIA
Importer
IKEA KOREA
Shipping And Installation Costs
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Warranty Information
Quality assurance is provided according to IKEA quality assurance policy
Exchange & Return Service
IKEA Korea/ 1670-4532
Launch Date Of Same Model
12/1/2015
User Age/Weight Requirement
Recommended for ages from 12 months
User Instruction
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Food Sanitation Act Import Declaration
Manufacture Date
Manufactured Date : Refer to product package surface e.g) 1246=12(YY)46(WW)
Measurements
- Length: 57 cm
Packaging
LIVLIG
Article Number302.979.95- Width: 36 cm
- Height: 28 cm
- Length: 70 cm
- Weight: 0.50 kg
- Package(s): 1
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
255Reviews
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/durability
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.