Rubens Baby - Esme, 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.
Can I come along?
What makes this product special
Suitable for ages 0 mos. to 8 yrs.
Role play with dress-up costumes, play sets, or dolls teaches your child to think creatively in terms of their own identity. What are my superpowers as a ninja or a dragon? How does a doctor or a turtle talk? These sorts of ponderings strengthen children's social skills. Through role play, your child is able to learn about boundaries, rules, and opportunities for social interaction and identity formation, and this supports their awareness of the world they live in.
This activity develops important skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Benefits your child's ability to feel care and empathy for other people.
- Perfect for group role play, where little ones learn about finding their own place in the game and taking turns to leads.
- Inspires your child to practise their social skills in a safe home environment.
| Item number | 1191-30-1214-00 |
|---|---|
| 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?
An empathy doll from Rubens Barn will be your child’s new favourite doll. Among other features, the selection includes dolls suitable for very young children, others over 50 cm long, dolls that have heating pads and can keep your child warm, some with changeable diapers, and organic dolls.Rubens Barn dolls are hand-sewn, and most are weighted, so holding the doll feels like holding a real baby. Therefore, the dolls are often used in dementia care, because they can increase well-being and spark 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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