FAQ
Products
All our plush toys meet European CE child safety standards. They are suitable for babies from birth. Our fabrics are carefully selected and tested in accordance with regulations (EN71.1 for mechanical and physical properties, EN71.2 for flammability, and EN71.3 for the migration of certain elements). They are non-flammable, and no parts can detach.
Our plush toys are made for kids and grown-ups alike. As a comforter or a decorative piece, with long or short fur, to spark imagination or simply to rest on a bed… You'll find all our recommendations on our “Journal” page.
Yes. We offer two types of giant plush toys:
- Cuddly giants, designed as oversized comforters: Bear Jules (100 cm), Bear Lucien (150 cm and 250 cm), Dolphin Auguste (130 cm), Hippo Edgar (80 cm), and Dog Albert (80 cm).
- Statement giant plush toys, perfect for a bedroom or living-room display: Giraffe Zoé (160 cm and 200 cm), Panther Zélie with her cub (150 cm)… Discover all these exceptional pieces on our “Big Ones” page.
Every plush toy comes packaged in a beautiful cotton pouch or a large reusable cotton bag sized to each plush.
The pouch can be embroidered with the child's name and/or birthdate, or with any other message of your choice.
You can ship the gift directly to the recipient with complete peace of mind.
You'll find the full list of our retailers on our “Contact” page.
We also have a showroom in Paris, in the 16th arrondissement, where we welcome visitors by appointment. To book, email us at contact@la-pelucherie.com or call +33 6 44 66 05 54.
If a model isn't on our online store, it's not yet part of our collection. That said, we release new pieces regularly. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about new arrivals.
Craftsmanship & Care
All our plush toys are hand-sewn in Italy, in our grandmother's original workshop, with true craftsmanship: fabrics are cut with scissors for precision, and every seam is sewn by hand.
Our plush toys are made from 100% synthetic faux fur, selected for its softness, durability, and easy care. Machine-washable, it lets us deliver a long-lasting product while respecting animal welfare.
The stuffing is exclusively synthetic fiberfill.
Yes.
To wash your plush toys safely:
- Place the plush inside a pillowcase.
- Select a delicate cycle with gentle spin, at 30°C / 86°F.
- Tumble dry on low for a few minutes.
- Brush the plush (ideally with a slicker brush) to restore its original look.
Personalization
Every plush toy comes in a cotton pouch or a large reusable cotton bag that can be embroidered with the message of your choice: a first name, a birthdate, a nickname (+€12)… Each plush has packaging sized to fit. You can add this option directly from each product page.
Yes. You can personalize a plush with an initial or first name embroidered directly on one of its paws (+€80):
- Bear Dodo
- Bear Jules
- Bear Lucien
- Bear Gabin
- Tiger César
- Husky Léonard
- Lion Melchior
- Dog Albert
- Hippo Edgar
- Donkey Gaston
Embroidery is in orange, matching our logo.
Newborn Boxes
We offer 5 newborn boxes to choose from.
Each box includes:
- One plush of your choice from: Dog Albert (28 cm), Seal Arsène (30 cm), Dog Hector (20 cm), Rabbit Léon (15 cm), or Mouse Lucie (10 cm).
- A newborn essentials kit: 1 white long-sleeve Oeko-Tex bodysuit (3 months), 1 white Oeko-Tex cotton swaddle (70 × 70 cm), and 1 wooden rattle with blue and white striped rabbit ears.
The box comes in a beautiful cotton pouch that can be embroidered with the baby's name and birthdate.
Yes, you can add the newborn kit to any plush in the collection.
The kit includes:
- A white long-sleeve Oeko-Tex bodysuit (3 months)
- A white Oeko-Tex cotton swaddle (70 × 70 cm)
- A wooden rattle with blue and white striped rabbit ears
Lifetime Warranty
All our plush toys come with a lifetime warranty. If you run into any issue, contact us at contact@la-pelucherie.com or call +33 6 44 66 05 54.
For plush toys purchased on la-pelucherie.com or from one of our partner retailers, repairs are free when the issue is a seam. Shipping costs to our workshop in Italy are at your expense.
For any other restoration work (wear, damage, etc.), a quote is provided based on photos before any work begins. Return shipping is extra.
Allow on average 2 to 4 weeks from when the plush arrives at the workshop.
Yes, we can restore it. Contact us at contact@la-pelucherie.com or +33 6 44 66 05 54 with a few photos of the plush.
For plush toys purchased at La Pelucherie des Champs-Élysées, repairs are paid. We provide a quote based on photos before any work begins. Shipping costs to our workshop in Italy are at your expense.
Allow on average 2 to 4 weeks from arrival at the workshop, and your plush will come back like new.
Orders & Shipping
You'll receive a shipping notification by SMS or email depending on the contact details you provided. If anything goes wrong, reach us at contact@la-pelucherie.com or call +33 6 44 66 05 54.
For mainland France, allow 3 to 4 business days for delivery. And since we know you love personalizing your pouches, please add 2 extra days for embroidery.
For international orders, allow 5 to 10 days. For any special request, feel free to reach us by email or phone.
For orders without embroidery, we offer 4-hour express delivery within Paris and 48-hour delivery within mainland France via UPS Express.
We ship our plush toys to mainland France, French overseas territories, Europe, and worldwide — including the United States.
Yes, absolutely. Our plush toys arrive beautifully presented in their pouch, so you can ship directly to the recipient. Just enter the delivery address of your choice at checkout. And don't worry — no invoice with prices is included in the package.
Yes — at checkout, you can add a personal note. We'll handwrite it on a small card and attach it to the pouch containing the plush.
Yes, you select the shipping method before payment. We ship via Colissimo, UPS, courier within Paris, or Mondial Relay pickup points. You can also pick up your order at our Paris showroom by booking an appointment by phone or email.
For click-and-collect, select “Showroom Pickup” when choosing your shipping method. You'll then be able to collect your order free of charge from our showroom in Paris, in the 16th arrondissement. We'll reach out shortly to schedule the pickup. You can also contact us directly at contact@la-pelucherie.com or +33 6 44 66 05 54.
Payment
We accept payments by credit and debit card (Visa, Mastercard) and via PayPal.
Payments are fully secured through our partner PayPlug, certified PCI Service Provider Level 1. PCI/DSS is a certification that enforces strict security rules and regular audits. Card numbers are encrypted with AES-256, and decryption keys are stored on separate machines.
If your payment was declined or your card doesn't go through, please contact us at contact@la-pelucherie.com or call +33 6 44 66 05 54. We can place the order with you over the phone.
Of course — we can place the order with you directly over the phone. Send us a message at contact@la-pelucherie.com or call +33 6 44 66 05 54.
Exchanges & Returns
Returns are free within 15 days. On request, we'll send you a prepaid return label. We can then either process an exchange or refund you.
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Reassurance
All our plush toys are hand-sewn in Italy
A damaged ear? A torn paw? We can repair them for free at the workshop
Our plush toys' fur is very soft and CE-certified (100% polyester, non-allergenic)
Our plush toys are machine washable, protected in a pillowcase, at 30° on a delicate cycle, then 30 minutes in the dryer
We deliver in 4 hours in Paris, 48 hours in France, and as quickly as possible to the rest of the world
We accept returns (in France) for 15 days