ORANGE TOYS Nicole the Goat soft toy, 30 cm

A companion to hold close, introduce to other favourite toys and give a starring role in a homemade story. Nicole the Goat is a 30 cm soft toy with a fluffy cream coat, long legs and dark brown hooves. Her expressive face invites conversation — your child decides what Nicole thinks, how she feels and where her next adventure begins.

A familiar animal with a storybook personality

Small horns, outward-facing ears and an embroidered smile give Nicole a distinctive character. Her long legs create a playful silhouette, while the contrast between her pale coat and brown hooves makes individual features easy to recognise. Different fabric textures invite a closer look and gentle exploration through touch.

Nicole lends herself to open-ended imaginative play, with no fixed storyline to follow. She might become a curious traveller, a caring friend or a resident of a homemade farm. Children can give her a personality, invent situations and decide how she responds.

From active play to quiet moments together

Nicole’s size makes her a companion for pretend movement games, shared reading and play alongside other toy animals. As children grow, she can take on different roles:

• First discoveries: explore the coat together and name the ears, horns and legs.

• Movement play: make Nicole walk, dance or step over a small pretend obstacle.

• Caring play: prepare a resting place, tuck her in or offer an imaginary meal.

• Farmyard adventures: build an enclosure, create a route to the meadow and introduce other animals.

• Shared storytelling: take turns inventing conversations and events, giving each character a part to play.

The same soft toy can join both quiet independent play and adventures imagined with siblings, friends or parents.

Practising language and exploring feelings

Speaking for Nicole gives children opportunities to form sentences, ask questions and put events in order. A parent can help develop the story with simple prompts such as “What did Nicole find?” or “How did she help her friend?”

Caring scenarios allow children to explore comforting, helping and noticing another character’s needs. Holding, moving and positioning the toy involves hand coordination, while the contrast between the fluffy coat and smoother details offers different tactile experiences. Over time, a familiar soft toy may also become a reassuring presence in everyday life.

Soft materials and care for continued use

Nicole’s textile material is 100% polyester. The manufacturer lists artificial fur and knitted fabric, with a filling of polyester fibre and polyethylene pellets, plus plastic details.

The toy can be handwashed at 30°C. Following the care instructions helps preserve her appearance, while the variety of possible play scenarios allows Nicole to remain part of everyday play as your child’s interests change.

Suitable from birth

The manufacturer lists Nicole as suitable from birth (0+) and confirms CE marking on the product page. ORANGE TOYS also states that its toys meet the European EN 71 toy safety standard. Follow the care and use instructions on the product label.

A thoughtful gift with a connection to 2027

Nicole belongs to the Symbol of the Year 2027 collection, whose story associates goats and sheep with gentleness, patience and curiosity. She makes a thoughtful gift to celebrate a new arrival, a birthday or a child’s first Christmas.

The collection is planned as a single production run, with no repeat manufacturing. This gives Nicole a connection to a particular year, while leaving plenty of room for everyday play beyond the occasion.

Size, materials and care at a glance

• Product type: goat soft toy.

• Brand: ORANGE TOYS.

• Model: Nicole.

• Product code: 2724/30.

• Collection: Symbol of the Year 2027.

• Size: 30 cm.

• Colour: light cream coat with brown details.

• Textile composition: 100% polyester; artificial fur and knitted fabric.

• Filling: polyester fibre and polyethylene pellets.

• Other listed components: plastic details.

• Contents: one soft toy.

• Packaging: individual plastic bag.

• Recommended age: from birth, 0+.

• Care: handwash at 30°C. Do not bleach, iron or tumble dry.

Designed in Latvia, with a character of her own

ORANGE TOYS has been designing soft toys in Latvia since 2005. Its in-house designers give each character a name, an appearance and a story for children to develop through their own play. Nicole reflects this approach through her long-legged silhouette, expressive smile and gentle natural colours.

The company states that it follows fair working practices and does not use child labour. Its design approach centres on creating individual companions with whom children can build a lasting attachment.