Ostheimer Hedgehog

The Ostheimer Hedgehog adds a touch of woodland wonder to small world play. Its rounded form, textured back, and gentle expression make it perfect for imagining forest explorations, quiet meadows, or cosy garden corners. Children can feel the smooth contours and subtle hand-painted details, sparking tactile engagement and inspiring rich, imaginative storytelling.

This hedgehog invites narratives of curiosity and gentle discovery. Children can imagine it rolling through leaves, searching for berries, or interacting with other forest friends. Its pose and size make it ideal for open-ended play, helping children develop creativity, empathy, and problem-solving skills while building miniature natural scenes or woodland adventures.

Hand-carved from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic colours, the Ostheimer Hedgehog is both durable and enchanting. Its presence enriches small world setups, encouraging children to explore stories, create playful interactions, and enjoy slow, immersive play that nurtures imagination and observation.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Hedgehog is perfect for small world play, imaginative storytelling, and woodland adventures. Children can picture it exploring leafy pathways, interacting with rabbits, hedgehogs, or insects, or finding a quiet resting spot. Its figure encourages open-ended play, sparks creativity, and supports imaginative narratives that develop with each play session.

About Ostheimer

Ostheimer has been handcrafting wooden toys for over six decades in Zell unter Aichelberg, Germany. Each Waldorf-inspired figure is carved from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic colours to promote creativity, storytelling, and open-ended play.

Learn how Ostheimer’s artisans bring each figure to life in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 1623
• Length: 6.5 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Height: 4 cm
• Wood type: Maple 
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.