MR PICKLES Elsie – soft elephant toy with backpack, 50 cm

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Elsie the Elephant is a gentle, quietly curious companion made for children who love to explore the world with their heart. Handmade by the British brand MR PICKLES, she is designed not only for play, but for emotional connection, imaginative storytelling, and calming comfort.

Dressed in soft, natural-colored clothing and carrying a little fabric backpack, Elsie invites children into a world of tender adventures. The backpack is perfect for collecting tiny treasures, sparking curiosity and play that follows the child’s own pace and rhythm.

With her simple features and natural form, Elsie encourages open-ended play rooted in the values of Waldorf education. She doesn’t dictate emotion or story — she allows the child to create, invent, and feel.

Children naturally bond with Elsie:

• She becomes a trusted friend at bedtime, during quiet moments, or at daycare.

• She offers reassurance and presence during transitions or travel.

• She’s small enough to take everywhere, yet big enough to hug and hold.

• Her backpack and removable outfit inspire pretend play, care-giving, and imaginative journeys.

Specialists in child development recommend toys like Elsie for supporting emotional intelligence, creativity, and a secure sense of attachment. Soft dolls with gentle expressions help children recognize, name, and process their emotions in a way that feels safe and natural.

Product details:

• Size: 50 cm

• Materials: 70% cotton, 30% linen (outer)

• Filling: 100% recycled polyester

• Care: Hand wash only

• Age suitability: From birth

• Safety certified: Conforms to EU and UK safety standards (EN71)

• Safety warning: Keep away from fire

Elsie is handmade in small batches with care and attention to quality, sustainability, and sensory comfort. She’s filled with recycled polyester and made from soft, non-toxic fabrics that are safe for sensitive skin. Durable and thoughtfully crafted, she’s designed to last for years — and to be passed down, not thrown away.

Each MR PICKLES toy is created with intention — to support a slow, meaningful childhood, far from overstimulation and fast consumer cycles. Their gentle characters are made to be loved, lived with, and remembered.

Elsie makes a beautiful gift — for a newborn, a birthday, the start of preschool, or simply to welcome a new little friend into a child’s world.

Shipping time: 4–14 business days