Baby Boy Doll – Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie is a sleeping baby boy doll designed for use in child representation therapy and as a comforting companion for individuals living with dementia.
Crafted with a soft-touch silicone vinyl head and ¾ limbs, he features a cuddly cloth body filled with polyester fibre. His lightweight design, while not realistic in weight, makes him easy to hold and cuddle, ideal for frail individuals. His hair is embedded mohair, which is washable for easy care. The doll is poseable, allowing for gentle positioning of the limbs.
Wee Willie Winkie comes dressed in the outfit shown in the images, along with a magnetic pacifier and bottle, making him the perfect companion for emotional support and gentle care.
Benefits
Therapeutic Value
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Supports child representation therapy by helping individuals express emotions and build connections through nurturing play.
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Promotes emotional comfort and reassurance for people living with dementia, particularly those experiencing agitation, anxiety, or loneliness.
Cognitive and Sensory Engagement
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Poseable limbs and soft textures encourage gentle interaction, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.
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Realistic accessories such as the pacifier and bottle promote reminiscence and sensory stimulation.
Social and Emotional Connection
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Provides a source of companionship and affection, helping to reduce feelings of isolation.
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Encourages caregiver behavior, which can have calming and mood-lifting effects.
Caution – This baby doll has a magnet fitted in the head for the dummy so care should be taken around people fitted with pacemakers and also around other electronic equipment such as computers as magnets can interfere with these devices.
Clothes set (as pictured), magnetic pacifier, and bottle
Length – 55 cm (22 inches) approx.
Weight – 1.4 kg (approx 3 lb)