Maileg Baby Mouse in Matchbox - Rose
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.
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What makes this product special
Suitable for children aged 3 yrs. to 7 yrs.
Role play is a key part of your child's development, because role play inspires your child to think creatively in terms of their own identity. How does a turtle or a ninja talk? And what can I do if I'm a dinosaur or a queen? Having all these thoughts while playing develops children's social skills. Imitating activities helps children expand their awareness of the world they live in. When role playing, your child gets the chance to experiment with boundaries, rules, and opportunities for social interaction and identity formation.
This activity stimulates essential skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Develops your child's ability to experience care and empathy for other people.
- Ideal for role play, where little ones practise finding their own place in the game and taking turns to lead. This strengthens your child's social skills.
- Motivates your child to practise social skills, for instance being able to wait their turn, lose, trade toys, or listen, being tolerant and patient, and trying to read the situation.
| Item number | 1400-17-5002-00 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. |
| Function | Empathy, Role play, Social skills |
| Material | Cardboard, Textile |
| Maintenance | Hand wash, Air dry |
| What is or isn't included: | Accessories included |
| Size in cm: | 10 cm |
| Item weight | 0,06 kg |
Do you know Maileg?
Maileg was started in 1999 by Erik og Dorthe Mailil, who set out to design toys with soul, personality, and high durability as a counterbalance to fast trends and throw-away culture. The name Maileg is a mix of the founders' surname and the Danish word for play. Based in Herning, Denmark, Maileg makes animal figures, Christmas elves, and accessories full of ""hygge"" and Scandinavian design.Maileg's elves, mice, and figures are made with calm, immersive play in mind. It's all about building worlds and immersing yourself in stories with toys whose quality and appearance will last for many years. Your child gets to form a close, heartfelt bond with their toys and the charming little mice and elves.
Maileg puts a strong focus on high quality in the details, materials and expressions of their toys. Their designs speak to both children and grown-ups. Not all Maileg products are toys - some of the mice, elves, and other figurines are purely decorative. But the Maileg universe is so great at sparking kids' imaginations that we're happy to offer even the more delicate decorations to our customers regardless.
See our selection 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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