Ciao Bimba Waldorf Mini Darling Child Doll Adele, 40cm

Ciao Bimba
$197.31
Out of stock
SKU
CIAO-ADELE
  • Brand: Ciao Bimba
  • Collection: Mini Darling 40cm
  • Face type: Needle Felted
  • Eye type: Blue/Embroidered
  • Skin colour: Sunkissed
  • Size: 40cm/16"
  • Hair: Dark Blonde/Mohair Weft Wig

Adeleis one of Ciao Bimba's Mini Darling dolls which are made from the finest materials and take the longest to hand make.

Certified safe for age Ages 3+ Years

Product Specification

  • Brand: Ciao Bimba
  • Collection: Mini Darling 40cm
  • Face type: Needle Felted
  • Eye type: Blue/Embroidered
  • Skin colour: Sunkissed
  • Size: 40cm/16"
  • Hair: Dark Blonde/Mohair Weft Wig

Adele is one of Ciao Bimba's Mini Darling dolls which are made from the finest materials and take the longest time to make.

Adele loves to bake cakes and so it's perfectly suitable for her dress to be the beautiful Liberty print called 'High Tea'. She has a little gnome and together they wish to invite you for afternoon tea?

Adele is a wonderful cloth doll inspired by the Waldorf pedagogy whose teaching is that through sensory play a child becomes more imaginative, and even perceptive. The child develops those senses its experiencing, building the neurological pathways associated with each one. Children find sensory play therapeutic and even soothing.

Adele has been hand made from natural materials that are safe for children. Her the skin is made from the finest jersey fabric sourced from Switzerland, and her particular complexion has a glowing sunkissed look. The wool filling for Adele comes from local farmers in Bulgaria. The Mini Darlng dolls' hair is a mohair weft wig crocheted and then stitched into place on the doll's head. 

Adele is firm but cannot stand alone, so best find her a comfy chair or a doll stand if you wish to display her. We think she's irresistable though, and won't be put down!

Her head is sculpted using needle felting techniques which is how doll artists manage to create such a darling face. Waldorf dolls have mostly neutral faces so that a child can project its emotions on to the doll, so the doll might be happy or sad; laughing or crying. It's so important for a child to develop its imagination as it plays.

The dolls are made by a trained team of doll makers at the Ciao Bimba workshop in Bulgaria's capital. The design is very special as it has been created by Waldorf doll artist, Maria Asenova.

The Mini Darling doll Adele comes with her little gnome, also made in the Waldorf style. Originally the Darling dolls were made taller and without toys. However, it was found that children managed best with the 40cm size - and loved the toys - so the Darling dolls have become Mini Darling dolls with their own toys. 

Why does it matter what exact materials are used? It matters to parents and grandparents to know that the doll that their child will cuddle up with at night is made from the finest natural materials. For those parents whose children have allergies, natural toys are especially important.

For more about Ciao Bimba Waldorf style dolls take a look at the articles on our blog here.

Ciao Bimba dolls are suitable for age 3+    

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More Information
Brand Ciao Bimba
Certified Safe Age Ages 3+ Years
Doll height 40cm - 44cm/ 16"
Character CIao Bimba 40cm Dolls
Ethnicity Caucasian/ White British
Hair Wig, Blonde
Eye Type & Colour Embroidered, Fixed, Blue
Doll body Cloth
Child doll shape (slim) 40cm - 44cm/ 16"
Customer Service
Easy 30 Day Returns

Damaged or Faulty Goods 

In the unlikely event that you receive an item that is damaged or faulty, we can offer a full refund within 30 days of the customer receiving the order. We simply require photographic evidence of the damaged/faulty item with tracking number.
 
To return a damaged or faulty item is free of charge, please Contact Us with your name, address & order number and our customer service team will help you.
 
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that a refund has been issued and feel free to order the item again from our website.

Returning an Order

Sometimes you just don't want to keep an item, and we understand that. If you've changed your mind and want to cancel your order, we ask that you contact our customer service team and return the item in its original packaging with the security ties unbroken within 30 days to:
 
My Doll Best Friend Ltd, Building O3, ICS House Complex, Hall Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4NF 


Unfortunately, we aren't able to cover the cost of returning unwanted items, so the postage cost of returning these items is the responsibility of the customer. Please ensure that you obtain proof of posting as items being returned are the responsibility of the customer until the items reach our offices.
 
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that your refund has been issued. Please note the item must be returned with the original packaging, as new, unused, and free of defects.
 
If you cancel your order before the items are shipped out a refund will be issued right away.

Preorders Explained

Do you pay immediately when you preorder?

Yes, your payment is taken at checkout.

Is it a good idea to preorder?

Preorders allow you to pay for an item you want ahead of its release day. If a product might sell out due to demand then it is a good idea to purchase on preorder so as not to be disappointed.

What happens when you preorder a doll?

The order you create at checkout proceeds to our warehouse system where it then waits ready to capture the reserved stock which it does the instant the new inventory is added to the system by the warehouse team. With inventory now allocated, the invoice is automatically printed by the system for picking and packing.

Why do preorders take so long?

Preordered items are not available to ship at the time of purchase. 

Do preorders arrive on release day?

The estimated release day on the product page is the best estimate we have. As 100% of our products are imported, and preorders are often not produced until later than the time of purchase, there are many factors that can alter the real release day. It is simply the best estimate we have based on the information provided to us by the supplier.

Should I buy a preorder item for a birthday, Christmas or for a gift?

We recommend you buy only 'in stock' items that you need for specific dates. Even if a product should have arrived according to the estimate, it may not, and to avoid disappointment it is better to buy a product we can definitely ship to you in time. 

If one item in my shopping bag is in stock and one item is a preorder, when will you ship my order?

Unless otherwise stated, any order that includes a preorder item will not ship until all items are available.

Can I add other items to a preorder that you have not shipped?

Each order is shipped according to the invoice created at checkout. Therefore, if you would like to buy more items please create a new order on the website for them.

Will you contact me at any time after I have preordered an item?

No, we will not contact you again, but if you contact us we will write back and answer any queries you have.

Do you pay immediately when you preorder?

Yes, your payment is taken at checkout.

Can I pay for a preorder with Klarna?

Klarna requires immediate shipment of the order. However, we cannot immediately ship a preorder. Please pay by another method for any items we do not have in stock in order to secure your doll.

Is it a good idea to preorder?

Preorders allow you to pay for an item you want ahead of its release day. If a product might sell out due to demand then it is a good idea to purchase on preorder so as not to be disappointed.

What happens when you preorder a doll?

The order you create at checkout proceeds to our warehouse system where it then waits ready to capture the reserved stock which it does the instant the new inventory is added to the system by the warehouse team. With inventory now allocated, the invoice is automatically printed by the system for picking and packing.

Why do preorders take so long?

Preordered items are not available to ship at the time of purchase. 

Do preorders arrive on release day?

The estimated release day on the product page is the best estimate we have. As 100% of our products are imported, and preorders are often not produced until later than the time of purchase, there are many factors that can alter the real release day. It is simply the best estimate we have based on the information provided to us by the supplier.

Should I buy a preorder item for a birthday, Christmas or for a gift?

We recommend you buy only 'in stock' items that you need for specific dates. Even if a product should have arrived according to the estimate, it may not, and to avoid disappointment it is better to buy a product we can definitely ship to you in time. 

If one item in my shopping bag is in stock and one item is a preorder, when will you ship my order?

Unless otherwise stated, any order that includes a preorder item will not ship until all items are available.

Can I add other items to a preorder that you have not shipped?

Each order is shipped according to the invoice created at checkout. Therefore, if you would like to buy more items please create a new order on the website for them.

Will you contact me at any time after I have preordered an item?

No, we will not contact you again, but if you contact us we will write back and answer any queries you have.

Payment Methods

What are my payment options?

We accept the following payment methods at checkout:

  1. Visa
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  3. American Express
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  8. Google Pay
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  10. Giropay
  11. Ideal
  12. Sofort
  13. Partial.ly
  14. Klarna

What are my payment options?

All orders will be debited in the currency in which the order is placed.

We accept the following payment methods at checkout:

Visa (VISA, VISA ELECTRON)
Mastercard
Maestro
Solo
American Express*
Paypal
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Union Pay
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Bancontact
Giropay
Ideal
Sofort

Klarna

Pay in 3: For full details read the Klarna Pay in 3 Terms and Conditions (a new window will take you to Klarna).

Pay in 30: For full details read the Klarna Pay in 30 days Terms and Conditions (a new window will take you to Klarna).

Partial.ly

*Please note we are currently only able to accept £GBP, $USD and €EUR payments via American Express.

Delivery

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Delivery Estimate

United States $22 10 - 15 days
Australia $27 10 - 15 days
Belarus $43 18 - 26 days
Andorra $15 6 - 10 days
Brazil $29 14 - 17 days
Canada $35 9 - 14 days
China $27 10 - 15 days
Costa Rica $30 14 - 17 days
Hong Kong $27 10 - 15 days
India $24 10 - 15 days
Japan $27 10 - 15 days
Kazakhstan $29 14 - 17 days
Malaysia $27 10 - 15 days
New Zealand $31 12 - 16 days
Norway $21 7 - 11 days
Philippines $27 10 - 15 days
Qatar $31  12 - 16 days
Russia $43 18 - 26 days
Saudi Arabia $43 12 - 16 days
Singapore $39 10 - 15 days
South Korea $27 10 - 15 days
Switzerland $12 6 - 8 days
Turkey $21 7 - 12 days
Ukraine $43 18 - 26 days
United Arab Emirates $27 12 - 16 days

 

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Delivery Estimate

Austria €14 6 - 8 days
Belgium €6 5 - 8 days
Bulgaria €20 7 - 11 days
Croatia €20 7 - 11 days
Czech Republic €20 6 - 10 days
Denmark €14 6 - 8 days
Estonia €20 6 - 10 days
Finland €20 6 - 10 days
France €6 5 - 8 days
Germany €6 5 - 8 days
Greece €20 7 - 11 days
Hungary €20 6 - 10 days
Ireland €6 5 - 8 days
Italy €20 6 - 10 days
Latvia €20 7 - 11 days
Lithuania €20 7 - 11 days
Luxembourg €6 5 - 8 days
Netherlands €6 5 - 8 days
Poland €20 6 - 10 days
Portugal €20 7 - 11 days
Romania €20 7 - 11 days
Slovakia €20 6 - 10 days
Slovenia €20 6 - 10 days
Spain €20 6 - 10 days
Sweden €20 6 - 10 days
Andorra $15 6 - 10 days
Australia $27 10 - 15 days
Belarus $43 18 - 26 days
Brazil $29 14 - 17 days
Canada $35 9 - 14 days
China $27 10 - 15 days
Costa Rica $30 14 - 17 days
Hong Kong $27 10 - 15 days
India $24 10 - 15 days
Japan $27 10 - 15 days
Kazakhstan $29 14 - 17 days
Malaysia $27 10 - 15 days
New Zealand $31 12 - 16 days
Norway $21 7 - 11 days
Philippines $27 10 - 15 days
Qatar $31  12 - 16 days
Russia $43 18 - 26 days
Saudi Arabia $43 12 - 16 days
Singapore $39 10 - 15 days
South Korea $27 10 - 15 days
Switzerland $12 6 - 8 days
Turkey $21 7 - 12 days
Ukraine $43 18 - 26 days
United Arab Emirates $27 12 - 16 days
United States $22 10 - 15 days

 

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