The idea behind the Sew Able dolls is very admirable.
Children who have had amputations or who have lost their hair from
cancer treatment can have a doll who they can relate to. Children
without disabilities, especially if they know a child with them, can
have a doll that they can bond with and interact with in order to
understand the challenges these children must face.
Here is a statement from the developer of these dolls:
"We have been working on this idea for
several years now and it has finally become a reality. The dolls
started from an idea and were molded and changed again and again
until there was a final design. From the dimples in the face to the
hand-painted porcelain look, to the complex prosthetics made to fit
them, they were all designed from a dream. There is a hope that one
day all children will have a better understanding and acceptance of
us each as unique individuals. We all have differences that make us
who we are. Now with a patent in the U.S. and internationally,
these dolls have finally arrived! We hope you will enjoy them :)
They will need a lot of love and attention as all children do !
We will be donating a portion of the
sales that are made from the dolls to hospitals that help children."
The dolls themselves are very good quality as are
the clothes. They can share clothes quite well with American Girl dolls
with the exception of some pants because of their more widely spaced
legs. The physical therapy accessories you can buy for these dolls look
exceptional! For instance, there is a metal wheelchair ($55) which looks
wonderful and would fit other 18" dolls just as well. (The American Girl
wheelchair, for reference, is plastic.)
These dolls are expensive at $115 but they were pricey to develop and
are very limited edition. They are not cutsie-sweet enough to appeal to
the mass market, but for the right child, this doll may be just the
friend she needs to help her through a difficult time.
