{"product_id":"hermit-crab-plush-toy","title":"Hermit Crab Plush Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the mesmerising world of marine life with your very own Huggable Harvey Hermit Crab! With meticulous attention to detail, this super soft, super realistic hermit crab is a high-quality plush who might mimic the look of a hermit crab, but is made of super soft Huggable fabrics–perfect for ocean-themed play or as a unique addition to your marine life collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring the magic of the ocean into your home with Harvey Hermit Crab, and spark a curiosity for the natural world with his unique design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuggable toys made the soft toy with luxurious fabrics. This visually stunning aquatic animal is sure to bring plenty of entertainment for all ocean lovers alike!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Approx. 35cm wide \/ 13cm tall \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- There is wire in the 2 front pincers so you can position them freely\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended for ages 3 \u0026amp; up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Designed in Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% eco recycled fill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy should children have a soft toy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are many reasons why soft toys can be an important part of a child’s development. One example is stimulating a child’s senses and therefore its brain through the varying textures of the soft toys. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're a pivotal part of the pretend play that you should be encouraging in your child. Pretend play promotes social and communication skills. It's also a safe way for a child to express themselves. Children explore the world around them through play. They act out scenes that they have seen or imagined. By acting out these scenes, children are also developing language skills. They learn about emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePretend playing encourages problem solving and communication as well as empathy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiration for STEM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can use the realistic plush animals as a springboard to the zoology component of STEM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren can be inspired to investigate various questions. They could include where the animal lives, what it eats and how the animal has adapted to live in its environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe soft toy just could become the inspiration for a passion in ecology, zoology and other related sciences\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUGGABLE TOYS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51704577229074,"sku":"015160","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/9001\/9602\/files\/HermitCrabPlushToy.jpg?v=1763525461","url":"https:\/\/store.anmm.gov.au\/products\/hermit-crab-plush-toy","provider":"Sea Museum Retail Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}