Dementia Care Doll 'La Newborn' Crafted Entirely from Vinyl

Available starting from April 26th

Cradling a doll can soothe and bring comfort.

The "La Newborn" doll has the weight and appearance of a baby, featuring lifelike features. It’s full vinyl construction renders the doll more rigid, while offering the advantage of easy cleaning. The doll's eyes remain open, and it does not cry, making it a preferred choice for individuals living with cognitive impairment.

Realistic dolls can have great benefits for some people living with dementia, particularly in the mid and later stages. The can serve as a form of therapy rather than simply playing with a toy. Using dolls can be considered a non-pharmacological approach to address challenging emotions and behaviors experienced by individuals living with dementia. This approach aims to provide comfort rather than infantilization.

Learn more about how therapeutic dolls can positively impact individuals living with dementia. Read the article.

Empathy/Therapy dolls can:

• Promote relaxation and comfort. For some individuals, holding or interacting with the doll can evoke feelings of calmness and joy.
• Provide an opportunity for meaningful engagement directed by the individual living with dementia. For some individuals the dolls can be the opportunity to be able to serve as a caregiver for and may enhance their feelings of purpose and fulfillment.
• Provide an opportunity to reclaim a familiar role that strongly identified them in the past, such as that of a father or mother.

Useful for:

• Dolls can be useful for Individuals who find comfort in holding or interacting with dolls.
• Those who may benefit from engaging in caregiving activities to help reduce anxiety and restlessness.

How to introduce therapy/ empathy dolls?

It is recommended to introduce the doll by placing it in an accessible location where the person can interact freely with it. It is important to follow the pace of the person for whom the doll is intended. If it does not provide the desired benefits, consider exploring other items that may provide comfort and well-being, such as sensory products or interactive animals.

Delivery and Returns:

• Free shipping on orders over 100$.
• 30-day return policy. Conditions do apply. Please read our Return policy.

Available starting from April 26th