The Different Types of Dolls

The different types of Zonnekind dolls are:

The Knotted Doll

In the past, people often gave a young child a knotted piece of cloth. Our Knotted Doll is for the very youngest. It is made of a piece of silk or flannelette in a soft, plain colour. A beautifully round head is formed from sheep's wool in a thin knitted tricot. The rest of the cloth is a vague indication of a human figure, with two points knotted together to shape hands.

The Cuddly Doll

The Cuddly Doll is for the toddler who is starting to walk. It is made with an attached one-piece suit made of a plain colour cotton tricot. The body is cuddly and soft. The face has a warm skin tone. The hair is simple. The hands are skin-colored and shaped so that they are open. Just like a toddler, the doll reaches out to the world around it.

The Gangly Doll

The Gangly Doll is a doll for Kindergarten children who love to carry their doll around with them. This doll is very sturdy and especially designed for their often exuberant play. There are two sizes Gangly Doll: large and small. They can be dressed and undressed in simple clothes.

The Playmate Doll

The Playmate Doll is the doll for schoolchildren, ages six and up. This doll's posture reflects the child's own: upright, self-confident, and directed towards the world around them. The Playmate Doll has individually attached limbs that can rotate and remain in a chosen position. This doll has a more personal touch, and the hairstyle can be more realistic. The clothing requires more skill to put on and take off, and it has more detail. The Playmate Doll comes in two sizes as well.

The Play Baby

The Play Baby is designed for older children. As children grow older, they gradually move beyond the free imagination that allowed them to transform any doll into a baby. These children increasingly crave "real" toys. The Play Baby is soft and warm, giving the impression of a real baby. Its size also makes it quite heavy. It can be given extra realistic weight by adding weight to the centre of the head and body as well. This doll can wear real baby clothes.