Made in Canada
Raplapla
In short
Yes, Raplapla makes its products in Canada, in Montreal, QC. It makes soft cloth dolls, plush animals and baby toys. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2005.
Designer Erica Perrot started Raplapla by sewing a soft doll for her daughter, and the business went full time in 2005. The floppy cloth dolls and animals are cut and sewn in small batches at a boutique workshop in Montreal's Plateau, where shoppers can see the work happening. Pieces like the carrot and owl toys are made for babies and toddlers to squish.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Raplapla
- Parent company
- Raplapla
- Products
- Soft cloth dolls, plush animals and baby toys
- Made in
- Montreal, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Boutique workshop on Rue Villeneuve in Montreal, online and select shops
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2005
- Website
- raplapla.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Dolls are sewn from organic cotton in small batches at the Montreal shop.
Buying Kids & Baby made in Canada: what to check
- 01Follow the age grading on toys, especially for children under three.
- 02For car seats, look for Transport Canada's National Safety Mark label on the seat.
- 03Ask makers of wooden toys what paint or finish they use.
- 04Check the Government of Canada recalls site and register products when you can.
Raplapla: questions people ask
Where are Raplapla products made?
Raplapla makes its products in Montreal, QC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Raplapla make?
Soft cloth dolls, plush animals and baby toys. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Raplapla a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Raplapla is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Raplapla?
Boutique workshop on Rue Villeneuve in Montreal, online and select shops. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Raplapla founded?
Raplapla was founded in 2005.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Raplapla?
Yes. Browse Kids & Baby for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
