{"product_id":"little-dutch-cuddle-toy-ranger-rosa-35-cm-copy","title":"Little Dutch Cuddle Toy - Ranger Rosa 35 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeet Ranger Rosa, a soft and friendly explorer from Little Dutch's Safari Friends range. She wears a safari hat, dress and little boots, has braided hair, and carries a pink flamingo in her arms. At 35 cm, she's a good size for toddlers to hug, carry and take along wherever the day goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRosa is made for cuddles and make-believe. Her soft polyester body is easy for small hands to grip and squeeze, and the flamingo is held in place with Velcro patches, so your child can take it off and put it back. Whether she's tucked in at bedtime, joining a pretend safari or sitting in on a story, she can be whatever your child needs her to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShe belongs in an OT-curated shop because this kind of play supports emotional, social and physical development without needing a single button or battery. She's machine washable at 30°C, which suits real toddler life, and she pairs nicely with Ranger Jim from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Ranger Rosa cuddle doll (35 cm), dressed in a safari outfit with hat, dress and boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x pink flamingo companion (attaches to Rosa with Velcro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 2 pieces \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat the OT Says\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs an occupational therapist, I'm always glad to see a soft doll in a toddler's toy collection. Hugging, squeezing and carrying a doll like Rosa gives children rich tactile and proprioceptive input through their arms and body, and many little ones find that kind of deep, comforting pressure calming. Her soft texture invites gentle sensory exploration, and a familiar cuddly friend can be a real comfort at bedtime or during transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Velcro patches on the flamingo turn into a small fine motor challenge. Children need to press, pinch and pull to attach and remove the flamingo, and often use both hands together to do it, which builds finger strength and bilateral coordination. Carrying a 35 cm doll around also encourages whole-body movement, from lifting and holding to walking while balancing something in their arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlaying with Rosa is also a lovely way to grow social-emotional skills. When a child cuddles, feeds, comforts or reassures a doll, they practise empathy, nurturing and taking on different roles. That kind of pretend play supports language as children name what they're doing, tell stories and talk about feelings, and it helps early sequencing and narrative skills. Every child will use her a little differently, and for some she'll simply be a favourite thing to hold, which is completely valid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI'd happily recommend Ranger Rosa for home play and for use in therapy sessions working on pretend play, language and emotional expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Dutch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330888933595,"sku":"LD4685","price":679.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9155\/4011\/files\/0034224_ranger-doll-rosa-ld4685-product-3-shopify-square.webp?v=1789814200","url":"https:\/\/tinytreetoys.co.za\/products\/little-dutch-cuddle-toy-ranger-rosa-35-cm-copy","provider":"tiny tree toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}