Ostheimer Egel

The little hedgehog is even more charming in person, with each painted detail clearly done by hand. I love that the wood feels warm and natural, not like a mass-produced toy. My toddler has been carrying it around all afternoon.

I was surprised by how smoothly the wood grain shows through the soft matte finish — you can really feel the natural material. The plant-based colours look more subtle in person than in photos, which I actually prefer for my toddler’s toy shelf.

The little hedgehog’s rounded shape fits perfectly in my toddler’s hand, and the natural wood grain shows through the plant-based colour nicely. I just wish the paint finish was a tiny bit more durable against enthusiastic play, but it’s still a lovely, solid toy.