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 "
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705.406.65Baby 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.
Product features
- Machine washable
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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.
Simple to keep clean and fresh since the soft toy can be machined washed at 104°F.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Reviews
Changed my life!TylerTo be fair, I didn’t actually purchase this from an IKEA store or website I got it during a white elephant exchange last year, and life hasn’t been the same since. I named mine Eustass.
I’m writing this review now because over the past month, I’ve been in and out of the hospital, and coming home to Eustass has been a true lifesaver. I’ve been able to keep him tucked right where the pain has been worst and it’s made recovery so much more bearable.
Honestly, he feels like part of the family at this point. Between being the softest shark in the world and the best listener, I can’t imagine life without him. Please bring a Eustass into your home!
I love itJohnpaulI love it🏳️⚧️
Baby Shark dun dunna Baby SharkHilaryJust get the kid (or yourself) the plushie very soft.
So Cute!CarlyAs broke as I am, I love buying the cheapest one. Definitely worth going bankrupt for! I recommend these for any age.
great toy!KatherineMy daughter absolutely love this stuffed animal
My son loves this shark!AvaSaw this at IKEA and my son was already obsessed with it. Couldn’t say no and bought it for him. The shark is soft and he likes holding it in bed. My son is 3 years old and the shark is super soft. I do wish there was more cotton filling inside the shark so it’s not to flimsy in some areas.
Cute fluffy sharkMilagrosNice plush for the price, super cute and soft!
Great toy to cuddle and sleep withHanTexture of the surface is soft and comforting, making this a great toy for cuddling and sleeping. I would prefer it to be a but more stuffed than it is, but I have purchased many stuffed animals from IKEA, and we usually add more stuffing a couple of years into use. Overall a great value and dependable quality.
Funny sharkRichardA small blue shark. Be aware: do not leave unaccompanied near snacks.
So coolTylerBlahaj my beloved
Soft sharkLisaCute and soft
Nice “pillow”PambiGot this for 25lb. Maine Coon. He chewed on the fin for a bit and then fell asleep with his head on it.
Great size for toddlerPrabhaniThis is the perfect size shark for the toddler hands
Soft SharkJayNow my daughter has a medium size shark!
Love itDianeI love the baby shark. Very soft and cuddly. Perfect size.
baby sharkArleneGranddaughter loved it
A plushy portable sharkWilliamIn case you want to travel with a plush shark but can’t bring Blahaj. Mini Blahaj is as cuddly as the big one.
Baby shark do doo doooCarmenIt’s a shark. Baby shark. What else is there to say? Also doesn’t seem as floppy and the big shark we have had for years and it has more support and round at least for now.
Blahaj = HappyCaileyBought to give my friend. Blahaj made him happy 10/10 is stuffed shark.
it also comes in two sizes.
So cute!AlexI need to buy more of these little guys...
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4.9Average rating
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4.9Average rating
1138Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
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.