Ostheimer Wooden Figures - Small Hedgehog

An adorable teeny tiny wooden hedgehog (2cm tall) that could be used as a baby hedgehog (a hoglet!). Snuffling round at a night for a juicy worm or two, hedgehogs loving heading out on nighttime adventures.

You can teach your child the difference between nocturnal and dirunal animals and how to care for a hedgehogs in the garden. And of course, you can create some delightful woodland scenes, alongside some forest friends such as rabbits, badgers and foxes.

Little hands will love how the natural wood feels: its handcarved element provide the perfect texture for the hedgehog's spikes! Each brushstroke has been handpainted, meaning each figure will vary slightly from the next. This classic Waldorf hedgehog will be played with by children of all ages, and also look beautiful in your home. 

• Suitable for children over 3 years.  
• Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based paint and finished with organic oil.  
• Height: 2cm.

Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses.  Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled.  With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder.  All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment.  Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.