{"product_id":"kuschelpuppe","title":"Cuddle doll (6M+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust like the dolls recommended in Waldorf education, this cuddle doll is designed with a simple and neutral appearance that leaves plenty of room for your child's imagination. Perhaps it will start as just a soft fabric object with an interesting shape and new colors, but over the years, today's cuddle doll may become your child's best friend and a faithful companion for a long time to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can you give a baby a cuddle doll (or a stuffed animal)? And cuddle doll or stuffed animal - what are the advantages of a cuddle doll over a stuffed animal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a stuffed animal, a Montessori-style cuddle doll for babies offers a variety of advantages regarding emotional, cognitive, and motor development:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFrom 6 months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This doll is suitable for babies from 6 months onwards. During this time, your baby is in the \u003cstrong\u003estranger anxiety phase\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the cuddle doll is often near your baby, it will gradually build a first relationship with it. This relationship can help your baby in stressful situations in the coming months or provide comfort when left alone for a short while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFrom 10 months: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis cloth doll is \u003cstrong\u003erealistically designed\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it great for practicing \u003cstrong\u003ebody parts\u003c\/strong\u003e with your baby. For example, point to the feet, hands, or arms and name them. Then point to the same body parts on your baby and yourself. The same works with \u003cstrong\u003eclothing\u003c\/strong\u003e, as you can even \u003cstrong\u003edress and undress\u003c\/strong\u003e the cuddle doll together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFrom 12 months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e At around one year of age, the cuddle doll can accompany your baby into their crib and \u003cstrong\u003ehelp them fall asleep\u003c\/strong\u003e, as pediatricians advise against loose bedding, blankets, comfort objects, and pillows in the immediate sleeping environment of babies before their first birthday \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulandlori.com\/blogs\/blog\/der-plotzliche-kindstod-und-mehr-10-gefahren-fur-babys-kurz-vorgestellt\" title=\"10 Gefahren für Babys\"\u003edue to the risk of SIDS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFrom 14 months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 14 months, the cuddle doll will help your child develop \u003cstrong\u003esocial skills\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as showing \u003cstrong\u003ecare\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eempathy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Toddlers now begin to \"take care\" of their cuddle doll themselves. Support your child with this developmental step at first by showing them how to play-feed, dress, or put the doll to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eFrom 16 months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The topic of \u003cstrong\u003elanguage development\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes increasingly prominent. Playing with the cuddle doll offers an opportunity for \u003cstrong\u003esocial interaction\u003c\/strong\u003e, either alone or with others, which promotes \u003cstrong\u003everbal and non-verbal communication\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"Talking\" to the cuddle doll thus encourages language development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom 18 months:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Imagination, \u003cstrong\u003ecreativity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003eunderstanding of routines\u003c\/strong\u003e are considered key building blocks of a toddler's cognitive development. Cuddle dolls stimulate the \u003cstrong\u003eimagination\u003c\/strong\u003e, as children develop their \u003cstrong\u003ecreativity\u003c\/strong\u003e through \u003cstrong\u003erole-play\u003c\/strong\u003e and learn to put themselves in different situations. By imitating everyday situations, such as feeding or putting the doll to bed, your child playfully develops a better understanding of important daily processes and routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite all the educational theory, the most important thing is, of course: cuddling, snuggling, and hugging. If your baby accepts the cuddle doll, it will naturally pick up familiar scents through your little one's love, which adds an extra calming effect. And it still remains washable for you and your washing machine, of course :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul \u0026 Lori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878131900682,"sku":"IMR042EURNA","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6922\/5651\/files\/Kuschelpuppesigikid.png?v=1725366603","url":"https:\/\/paulandlori.com\/en\/products\/kuschelpuppe","provider":"Paul \u0026 Lori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}