How do i find this toy? Help!

[SinkGirl]

My twins are both autistic and attend a local nursery - one has become very attached to a set of toy animals, especially this poor seal who is very worse for wear after he’s chewed it to death.

He’s just handed me the PECS card for it (unheard of) and cried because I don’t have it. Nursery have said we can take it home but I’m worried it will get lost, and I’d like to buy some so we have similar ones at home, plus replacements for nursery.

I don’t even know how to search for it - it’s that sort of rubbery, soft foamy texture.

Any ideas? The only text on it says “made in China” 🤦‍♀️

This is so lovely, glad you found some! Your DS is going to be so happy 😭❤❤

What a fabulous outcome! (mum of two autistic teens here)

The seal looks much cuter without half his face chewed off 😂

It's not excessive, it's practical - you've then got them for house/outside bag/bath/spare. It's ideal.
Pleased as Punch for you.

You’re all just amazing. I can’t believe it was possible to find them and get multiples. Based on the packaging the sets must be pretty old.

He’ll probably go off them now in a week but at least I tried 😂

This thread has made my day. Lovely MN at its best.

OP - all the best to you and your DC.

What a lovely thread, waiting for an update.

Amazing, this is social media at its best! I've been there - it does get easier, they stop wanting toys, our current obsession is playing the piano and church organ!

The seal looks much cuter without half his face chewed off 😂

I can envisage you having to chew half the face off to make it the same!

Glad you found them we had similar with a social media search for the right dressing gown - I now have 9 of them hidden away!

I don’t think he’ll object to them being new. Things like that don’t seem to bother him, yet!

This is the loveliest thread. So pleased for you

I love reading threads like this

I fucking love mumsnet for these kind of threads

I’m so happy you found them, am looking forward to hearing how your son reacts when you give them to him

@sinkgirl my son has autism and as a tot used to carry a seal round. His was a small cuddly one from a zoo gift shop. We ended up going back and buying three more to avoid the meltdowns if he couldn't locate it instantly. Ds is 24 now and seal is in the built in cupboard in his wardrobe "for memories"

This is amazing 🙂

Aww - so glad they turned up! Let us know what his reaction is when he gets home.

what a lovely thread - have you given it to him yet OP?

This thread is just beautiful!

Really needed cheering up this morning and this has done it!

I'm so excited for you to get him home for him to see them ❤❤

Brilliant!

Awww you’re all so lovely :)

He’s at nursery at the moment and usually falls straight to slee when we pick him up so will give him a set this afternoon when he wakes up. I’ll keep you posted :)

Loving this thread so much! Well done to all involved

Posting for the update!
Lovely thread.

Lovely thread, so glad you managed to track them down & hope your ds is pleased

Awww lovely thread