Parenting

Hello, my name is Orla, Oobicoo Orla. I’m a secret agent on a mission to make a little girl named Zara very happy. My mission began when the kind people from Totseat asked Zara’s mummy if she would like to review me for them.

On arrival at Zara’s house, I was embarrassed because I was naked except for my fabric pod!

The great thing about me is that I’m about the size of a six month old baby and so I can wear all of Zara’s old clothes, her mummy had great fun digging me out a whole new wardrobe, she even found me a suitcase! With my drawer full of clothes and my suitcase I finally felt like I belonged here

Zara’s mummy got me all dressed and ready to meet Zara when she got home from nursery, I think I looked pretty good don’t you?

Zara’s mummy even recorded our first meeting, I thought it was ever so nice that Zara offered me a drink after my long journey

After meeting Zara, we became best of friends and she showed me all her other toys! (she has lots!)

Then Zara introduced me to her little brother Oscar (now I think Zara’s mummy is hoping that instead of trying to pick Oscar up all the time, she will carry me around instead )

The other day Zara decided my current outfit wasn’t girly enough so we decided to have a change of clothes (I think Zara’s mummy enjoys playing with all my outfits as much as Zara does!). I think I look pretty nice in pink, though I’m not wearing a nappy so Zara keeps insisting on sitting me on the potty in case I do a wee wee! She even tried to put a nappy on me the other day whilst her mummy was changing Oscar’s nappy!

Right I’d better hand over to Zara’s mummy as she wants to let you know a bit more about me

Right it’s Dawnie here with the more detailed information for you Firstly I’d like to thank the guys at Totseat for sending us Orla, Zara absolutely loves her! It’s her first ever doll and is already her best friend!

The adorable, cuddly, soft toy tot Oobicoo is made from gorgeous soft plush and, at 60cm tall, is the perfect size to be an instant baby brother, sister or best friend. Designed to be dressed in hand-me-down-baby clothes, this simple idea encourages the reuse of outgrown baby clothes, providing Oobicoo with an instant wardrobe – all ready for imaginative play!

Oobicoo comes as a girl, Orla, with gorgeous bunches, or a boy, Ollie, with short brown hair.

Manufactured from recycled and recyclable materials, Oobicoo is raising money, with every sale, for the Children’s Immunology Fund (Registered charity number SC041239).

Orla or her friend Ollie can be bought from the Totseat website for £34.99 which I think is a great price, it really is a great toy and we love dressing her up in all Zara’s old clothes

Now it does say on the label that Orla is suitable for ages 3+ and as you are aware Zara is only 20 months old, the only reason for this age recommendation is because Orla’s hair is long and there is a risk that little fingers could get trapped in it, but as with all recommendations it is up to you to judge whether your child is old enough to play with the toy. We think Zara is, however we only play with her when I’m around to keep an eye on them both