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”.
BLÅHAJ Soft toy, baby shark, 21 ¾ "
Price $ 12.99
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Product features
- Machine washable
Baby sharks quickly learn to be independent and take care of themselves. It takes a little longer for your child, but with this soft friend, every day full of developing and learning feels a little safer.
Article Number705.406.65
Product details
Sharks can swim and dive deep already when they’re born. How it goes for this little softie is more uncertain, but with a little encouragement, maybe it will dare to take a dip – in a washing machine.
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 filling inside this soft toy is made of recycled polyester , as we care just as much about the environment and our future as you and your children do.
We know our soft toys should handle many years of love. That’s why we have chosen comfortable materials, embroidered eyes, performed rigorous washing tests – and ensured that they are free from harmful chemicals.
Simple to keep clean and fresh since the soft toy can be machined washed at 104°F.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Best friends with the big BLÅHAJ soft toy.
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 %polyester
- Filling:
- 100% polyester - hollow fiber (100% recycled)
Care
Machine wash, warm, durable-press cycle.
Do not bleach.
Tumble dry, low, normal cycle.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for children 12 months and older.
Measurements
- Length: 21 ¾ "
Packaging
BLÅHAJ
Article Number705.406.65- Width: 6 ¾ "
- Height: 6 ¼ "
- Length: 21 ¾ "
- Weight: 7 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
BLÅHAJ IS THE BESTSeanThis cozy guy knows that humans are friends, NOT FOOD! He'll keep you company while grinning all the way.
Baby sharkOliversmall shark, its adult version is better but too expensive for me. Decent quality and nice design
PeakRaulI like it. It’s very soft. 10/10 Blåhaj is life
Best Snuggle BuddyChristopherBLÅHAJ is so soft and the perfect density to hug at night. He’s become my favorite thing to sleep with and just have around when I’m alone. He’s meant for kids but he’s perfect for adults too!
Awesome PlushParsaI got this a couple Weeks ago and it's very high quality. It's also very cute I highly recommend people to get this especially if your a huge IKEA fan like me
ComfyErikaSuper soft and fuzzy. My partner loves it so much!
Shark stuffyMireyaThis cool shark stuffed animal is so soft. It’s one that stays in their bed. It’s a good size to cuddle with. It’s well made and for the price, it’s a great deal.
very snuggly AjVery fluffy and cuddly and surprisingly comforting to talk to on those nights. I will one day get an even bigger one. 11/10!!
Baby shark was a hit!CindyMy niece broke her leg and told me she liked sharks so naturally I thought of the Blahaj plushies you have. She was delighted. Thank you!!
terribleRenoorder never came
Perfect snuggle friend StephanieBought this new friend for my son he sleeps with it every night. Makes a good body pillow . After a few washes in the washing machine the color fades a little.
shorkGhostybought small one in store. dog attacked. hoping I can wash. defender of my rights so that’s cool. peak stuffie. i have like 120 squishmallows but this is peak. blåhaj is a lovely little gentleshark and deserves love and respect. and perhaps a monocle.
-ghostythistle
Cute and cuddly :)NicoleMy daughter loves her little shark baby. She actually got both the “mama” and the “baby”. Great price point for the small one.
Little friendJayLittle friend, small shark (:
A person’s best friend CheyI love him so much he is my best friend, everyone should own a Blåhaj
Smol shonkRichardThe funny small shark. While much smaller, still very cute. Mine likes hiding under blankets. See my review of the large BLAHAJ for potential use cases.
How is this SO SOFT!JacobI received this as a gift about a year ago, and I love to hug it and squeeze it. It has the most goofy little face ever and is so soft. I sleep with it every night, and it is so perfectly stuffed that it makes me want to get the big one. It is so worth it.
it's blåhajBrayliterally what is there to not like about him
Very good plush, soft and cuddly.AshleyI bought this creature physically while visiting my local IKEA. I've seen this beautiful shark all over the internet and had gone planning to buy this small version. Softer than I expected it to be, and due to being relatively minimally stuffed, it is very cuddly, almost like a pillow. Good addition to my toy collection, I might pick up the bigger one eventually when I make more space.
BlahajJefferyEveryone loves blahaj he is so perfect 100000000/5 stars best thing Ikea sells.
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
910Reviews
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 have 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
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.