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”.
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Your sweet, fluffy friend follows you wherever you go and is ready for action when you are ready. When it’s time to relax, your buddy loves to cuddle and hang out with you on the sofa.
Article Number801.327.99
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 that is always ready for mischief and coziness.
Designer
Annie Huldén
Good to know
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 %polyester
- Filling:
- 100% polyester - hollow fiber (100% recycled)
Care
Machine wash, warm, durable-press cycle.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for all ages.
Measurements
- Length: 15 ¾ "
Packaging
GOSIG GOLDEN
Article Number801.327.99- Width: 9 "
- Height: 6 "
- Length: 12 ½ "
- Weight: 7 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Favorite ToyDeborahMy two Goldens are in love with these. Please don’t stop making them!
Awesome!DonnMy sisters dog loves this and carries it all over the house - she even sleeps with it
Great value for your moneyDianaSuper soft durable golden retriever. The kids at school love to take this golden retriever back and forth to school. We use it as a motivation since it looks like the therapy dog that visit some
Adorable and high qualityRoxanneSuch a cute pup! Also got the pig and both are SO well made, really impressive with no plastic parts. Very soft. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Cute for my grandsonKarenSoft and cute. Grandson loves it
Going GoldenPhyllisBeautiful soft plush toy. Realistic looking and well made.
Golden DogRaulSmooth, friendly, nice face and delicious
Dog's comfort plushKelliI got this for my golden retriever puppy because our previous golden loved hers throughout her whole life. My new puppy has gone to bed with this every night since I brought her home. She loves it so much, and while she might destroy other toys, she somehow knows to be more gentle with this one. It's special.
Nice cuddly puppySarbjitMy daughter really liked this stuffed dog and she cuddles with it all the time!
Kids love this puppy.TomVery soft and huggable. Kids love it and to play with it.
A lovely little dogRolandThis stuffed animal reminded me of a similar one I had as a child, more than 50 years ago. I bought two of them for my nieces. They have a sweet facial expression and are well made, of soft materials all around. Highly recommended!
Babies First dog to care for... MaryCute, soft cuddly stuffed dog. Nicely made and looks enough like a real dog to help a child feel responsible for gentle caring.
My Son Is ObsessedMelissaMy son fell in love with this plush dog at the store that looks like his real pup. He has never had interest in stuffed toys until now.
AdorablePeggyMy Golden Retrievers love these Goldies!
I LOVE HIM!!!NinaI am absolutely obsessed with this little guy. He’s so soft and cuddly and I love his goofy little face. IKEA plushies make me happy
Christmas giftLoraHe's going to love it
Perfect for back pain (really!)MicheleI've tried all kinds of lumbar support cushions and finally in desperation grabbed my grandson's 15" gosig golden. It is the perfect combination of firm and pliable to fit into the small of my back. I have several and am very glad to see them offered again so I can stock up.
Adorable, Cuddly Golden DoodlePamelaThis is the softest and squeezable stuffed animal I’ve felt in years. Although a little pricey, I had fun naming it, getting a collar and name tag. But any child would love it!
Cute but doesn't last longBriannaIt was great the first year my daughter had it but after a little while the stuffing just went missing, there wasn't a hole it just went missing. The texture and color also changed a lot. It's 12 dollars because it only last 12 months, but my daughter liked it.
These toys are awesome, Wilson approves!!WillWilson is my Labrador Retriever, and he is absolutely obsessed with the stuffed toys from Ikea. He doesn’t destroy them, he likes to carry them around and snuggle up, sometimes sucking on their faces. We have been through a couple of these little golden retrievers, and he is in love with his new bestie. His absolute love however, iare the orangutans, which are named Bobo. They’ve worn out over time, so I keep ordering them. I have two set up in the closet, just in case they are no longer available. Their names are Bobo 5.0 and Bobo 6.0 (Bobo 3.0 and 4.0 are going strong in his possession). These toys last, and sorry to offend anyone who buys these for their children, but my dog thinks they’re awesome.
Customer reviews
4.9Average rating
2006Reviews
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.