Olivia the Octopus
A sweet ocean friend with eight arms for extra-special cuddles.
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
A sweet ocean friend with eight arms for extra-special cuddles.
Measures 25 cm.Suitable for ages 3 mos. to 18 mos.
Role play is a key part of your child's development, because role play strengthens your child’s ability to think creatively in relation to their own identity. How does a horse or a sword fighter talk? And what can I do if I'm a dragon or a circus performer? Having these kinds of thoughts while playing benefits children's social skills. Acting out different roles helps children build up their awareness of their own world and daily life. Through role play, your child is able to experiment with boundaries, rules, and opportunities for identity formation and social interaction.
The activity is great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Benefits your child's visual perception.
- Stimulates
- A great way to strengthen your child's feeling of safety.
| Item number | 1201-120034 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 mos., 6 mos. , 9 mos., 1 yr., 18 mos. |
| Senses | The tactile sense, Vision |
| Function | Empathy, Imagination, Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Hand-eye coordination, Curiosity, Emotional safety |
| Material | Textile |
| Maintenance | Air dry, Machine wash at 30°C |
| Take it with you | in the stroller/pram, in the car, to bed , on your trip |
| Size in cm: | 25 cm |
Do you know Egmont Toys?
Egmont Toys are very popular in their home country of Belgium, and each product is designed with care to create fun and educational play experiences that stimulate kids’ natural curiosity. From colourful blocks that engage your child's fine motor skills to creative, handmade dollhouses for role play, each and every toy from Egmont Toys invites your child to explore, develop, and dream.The design makes us quite nostalgic and reminds us of the toys from our own childhood. It's very charming to look at, which is wonderful if your home has open shelves, or when your children bring their toys into the living room.
See all our products from Egmont Toys 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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