{"product_id":"plush-beluga-whale","title":"Beluga Whale Plush Toy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eFrom Huggable Toys’ Oceanic Inspirations range comes the dreamiest sea friend yet! This plush Beluga Whale is soft as a cloud, featuring ultra-fluffy white fur, velvety fins, and an irresistibly sweet smile. Inspired by the real-life beluga, this gentle giant is ready to bring endless snuggles and warmth to your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with high-quality plush fabric and 100% recycled eco-filling, Icicle Beluga Whale is not only incredibly soft but also environmentally friendly. Whether you’re an ocean lover, a marine life enthusiast, or just looking for the perfect cuddle companion, this charming beluga is sure to make a splash!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Approx. 28cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended for ages 3 \u0026amp; up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% recycled eco-filling\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUGGABLE TOYS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692585222418,"sku":"015575","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/9001\/9602\/files\/BelugaWhalePlushToy.jpg?v=1763528213","url":"https:\/\/store.anmm.gov.au\/products\/plush-beluga-whale","provider":"Sea Museum Retail Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}