Joyk Empathy Doll - Toddler, 38 cm

Joyk empathy dolls spark empathy in both children and adults. At just 38 cm tall, these dolls are perfectly sized for small hands and arms—big enough to cuddle, but not so big that they’re hard for little ones to handle. The doll’s “skin” is silky smooth with a light, velvety texture that simply invites gentle stroking. The doll has a weighted bottom, giving it a natural, lifelike feel when you hold it in your arms. The doll is not anatomically correct. The eyes, nose, and mouth are stitched on rather than attached as separate pieces, so there are no loose parts for little ones to accidentally swallow. There are several versions to choose from, so the hardest part is deciding which doll you want.

The dolls are machine washable at maximum 40 degrees and at the lowest spin cycle. Protect the doll's hair during washing with e.g. a nylon stocking.

This activity stimulates important skills which are wonderful for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:

• Supports the ability to experience care and empathy.
• Invites your child to have fun and learn body awareness.
• Helps your child to practise their social skills in a safe home environment.

Suitable for ages 1 yr. to Seniors

Playing with face paint, dolls, animal figures, play sets, and dressing up are all different ways of role playing. Role play is an important part of your child's development. During role play, your child is inspired to think creatively about their own identity. What are my superpowers as a knight or a dragon? How does a circus performer or a unicorn talk? All these ponderings benefit children's social skills. Through role playing, your child gets the chance to learn about rules, boundaries, and opportunities for identity formation and social interaction, and this strengthens their understanding of the world around them.

Do you know Joyk?

Joyk dolls are not like other dolls. They are hand sewn and developed to make it very easy for both kids and seniors to become extra fond of their doll, and thereby develop their empathy. Joyk dolls have weighted bottoms, and you can even buy a beating heart to put inside your doll. Their cute eyes are designed so that your child has eye contact with the doll when cradling it in their left arm and looking down.

Joyk dolls are often used in dementia caregiving as a way to calm seniors and promote their well-being. Joyk dolls are available in several different designs and sizes, so you can choose exactly the one that's right for you.

See our selection from Joyk here.