ESSA UK Blog

Which Accessories Fit Vince the Black-Footed Ferret?

Which accessories fit Vince, the genuine Douglas black-footed ferret plush: both ESSA harness sizes fit him (the Small & Medium harness sits best on his slimmer body), plus the Awareness Kit Ha...

Poppy Goat by Douglas: A Floppy Farmyard Companion

An ESSA UK guide to Poppy, the genuine Douglas goat plush with a creamy white coat and soft grey spots, covering her Small size, floppy posable body, gentle surface-wash care and why she makes a lo...

Carmie Soft Mountain Lion by Douglas: A Playful Cougar Cub Companion

An ESSA UK guide to Carmie, the genuine Douglas Soft Mountain Lion plush with a caramel coat, cream accents and amber eyes, covering her Medium size, floppy posable body, easy machine-wash care and...

Lobo DLux Husky Douglas Dog: A Big, Huggable Sled Dog Companion

An ESSA UK guide to Lobo, the genuine Douglas DLux Husky plush with a pale grey faux fur coat, bright blue eyes and floppy weighted paws, covering his X-Large size, care and gift ideas for Husky fans.

Chadwick Corgi Douglas Dog: A Classic Corgi Companion

A friendly ESSA UK guide to Chadwick, the genuine Douglas corgi plush with a long huggable body, short legs, big ears and russet and white fur, including his size, care and gift ideas.

Is ESSA UK Legit? A Transparent Guide for New Customers

Wondering if ESSA UK is legit? Here is a transparent guide to UK stock, secure checkout, reviews, delivery and the real ESSA UK community.

Scratched Eyes on Your ESSA? What You Can Safely Do

What to do if your ESSA's plastic eye gets scratched: a quick safety check, gentle polishing for light scratches, what to avoid, and when a teddy bear hospital can fit a new eye.

ESSA Accessory Fit Guide: Which Harness, Lead, Collar, Raincoat and Carrier Fits Your Plush?

Which ESSA accessories fit which plush size: two harness sizes (Medium and Large, or Small and Medium), goggles and the Awareness Kit for Medium and Large, hoodies, dressing gown, raincoat, front c...

Dinosaur Facts Kids Will Love

Nineteen dinosaur facts for kids, checked with the Natural History Museum, from Megalosaurus and the Crystal Palace dinosaurs to the Oxfordshire footprint highway and why birds are dinosaurs.

Family Road Trip Packing List for Kids

A practical packing checklist for UK family car journeys, sorted by where each item goes in the car, with screen-free games and simple soft-toy safety habits.

Why Play Matters for Home-Educated Children

How to make room for play in a home-education week, with eight simple play ideas – from kitchen maths to teaching the teddies – and a quick note on the rules in England.

Classic Bedtime Stories to Read Aloud

Seven out-of-copyright classics that are a joy to read aloud – from Peter Rabbit to The Wind in the Willows – with short summaries and simple read-aloud tips.