Maileg Mouse House - Mouse Hole
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
Can I come along?
What makes this product special
Suitable for children aged 3 yrs. to 7 yrs.
Playing with face paint, dolls, animal figures, play sets, and dressing up are all ways of role playing. Role play is key in your child's development. When role playing, your child is inspired to think creatively in terms of their own identity. What can I do as a knight or a dinosaur? How does a gardener or a unicorn talk? These kinds of thoughts develop your child's social skills. When role playing, your child is able to test rules, boundaries, and opportunities for identity formation and social interaction, and this stimulates their awareness of the world they live in.
The activity helps your child develop new skills and is wonderful for your child's well-being:
- Unleash your imagination and see where playtime takes you.
- Excellent for role play, where children practise finding their own place in the game and taking turns to lead. This benefits your child's ability to cooperate and show empathy.
| Item number | 1400-11-3002-00 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. |
| Function | Imagination, Role play |
| Material | Wood |
| What is or isn't included: | Accessories not included |
| Size in cm: | 56,5 x 63 x 36,5 cm |
| Item weight | 6,8 kg |
Do you know Maileg?
Maileg was started in 1999 by Erik og Dorthe Mailil, who set out to design durable toys with personality and soul as a counterbalance to fast trends and throw-away culture. The name Maileg is a mix of the Danish word for ""play"" and the founders' surname. Based in Herning, Denmark, Maileg designs toy figures and accessories full of Nordic simplicity and ""hygge"".Maileg's dollhouses, mice, and elves are made with immersive, calm play in mind. It's all about building worlds and telling stories with toys whose quality and appearance will last for years. Your child gets to form a heartfelt and close bond with their toys and the cute little mice and elves.
Maileg is all about high quality in the details, materials and expressions of their toys. Their designs speak to both young and old playful souls. Not all Maileg products are made to be played with - some of the elves, mice, and other figurines are purely decorative. But the Maileg universe is so great at sparking the imaginations of children and other playful souls that we're happy to offer even the more delicate, display-only pieces to our customers regardless.
See all our products from Maileg here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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