This handmade, soft doll is Rubens Child's heavyweight hug expert - for anyone who is a kid at heart! Rubens Originals are perfect for doll therapy thanks to their big, warm and comforting hugs for people of all ages.

The size, softness and weight of Original dolls give the feeling of a real child. Studies have shown that the dolls have a calming effect on elderly people with dementia and Alzheimer's, among others.

The dolls are 50 cm tall and weigh 1,000 g. The original dolls are made of 100% polyester fleece and have a filling of 100% recycled polyester. The dolls are adapted to be washed at 60 degrees to suit the care sector.

Rubens Barn Dolls are unique Swedish handmade soft dolls.

A Rubens Barn doll takes over 100 different steps by hand to create. The faces of our dolls are sculptured in soft fabric, for a more emotional and realistic look. The eyes are important. They are embroidered and are what brings the dolls to life, and in combination with their warm cheeky smiles, makes a Rubens Barn doll an irresistible friend!

What really makes Rubens Barn so unique is the welcoming happy feeling you get when holding one of the lovely dolls. Handmade Happiness suits Rubens Barn. Barn means children in Swedish which makes it easier to understand the name of our dolls, Rubens Barn.

All products are tested according to stipulated safety standards in respective country where they are sold, in Europe, EN 71, in the US, ASTM- standards and CE marked.