Rubens Baby - Ali, 45 cm
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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What makes this product special
Suitable for children aged 0 mos. to 8 yrs.
Role play is an important part of your child's development, because role play teaches your child to think creatively about their own identity. How does a horse or a sword fighter talk? And what can I do if I'm a dinosaur or a cowboy? Having all these thoughts while playing supports your child's social skills. Role playing helps children expand their understanding of their own world and daily life. Through role playing, your child gets the chance to experiment with boundaries, rules, and opportunities for social interaction and identity formation.
This activity stimulates important skills which support your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Ideal for promoting your child's empathy.
- In role play, your child imitates us adults and experiments with everyday situations or their own universe.
- Motivates your child to practise their social skills in a safe home environment.
| Item number | 1191-30-1210-00 |
|---|---|
| Age | 0 mos., 3 mos., 6 mos. , 9 mos., 1 yr., 18 mos., 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense |
| Function | Empathy, Imagination, Fine motor skills, Creativity, Body awareness, Logical thinking, Role play, Independence, Self-esteem, Social skills, Emotional safety |
| Material | Textile |
| Maintenance | Machine wash at 30°C |
| Take it with you | in the car, on the plane , to bed , to the cabin, to the restaurant, on your trip |
| Size in cm: | 45 cm |
| Item weight | 0,6 kg |
Do you know Rubens Barn?
At ToyAcademy, we are crazy about Rubens Barn in all their lovely versions – and there are many to choose from. Rubens Barn have made lots of different dolls of numerous sizes. Some dolls have heating pads to keep your child warm, some are over 50 cm long, and others are suitable for newborns. Some dolls have changeable diapers, and some are organic.Rubens Barn dolls are hand-sewn, and most have weighted bottoms, so holding the doll feels like holding a real baby. Therefore, Rubens dolls are often used in dementia care, because they can promote well-being and evoke lovely memories.
See our selection from Rubens Barn here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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