Raplapla's hospital for stuffed animals sews sustainability into childhood
Raplapla, a quaint toy shop and infirmary in Montreal's Mile End, specializes in repairing and refurbishing damaged plush toys. Chief surgeon Dominique Dansereau spends hours delicately restoring cloth companions, promoting sustainability and emotional longevity in childhood items.
Why it matters
This niche craft store highlights sustainable consumption models and the emotional value of preserving cherished childhood keepsakes in a throwaway culture.
at 6:00 a.m. Last Updated: September 27, 2026 at 1:01 p.m. At a quaint toy shop on Villeneuve St. in the Mile End, an infirmary with several beds holds plushies in various states of deterioration.
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