FAQ
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What is the difference between the types of waldorf dolls?
Classic $325 CAD
The original Bamboletta doll, our Classic doll is the very first we made ten years ago. Based on traditional German doll-making patterns similar to the Waldorf Doll style, they’re a bit larger than most of our dolls and come with more detailed clothing and doll underwear. Their thick hair is perfect for combing and styling to unleash a child’s creativity. Always hug-ready, our sweet Classic Dolls are also a little heftier than most, which gives them a more realistic feel that can be very comforting to children. Recommended for ages three and up, though they’re a great handmade doll companion for all ages.
- 15" long
- Hair made with wool, mohair, and alpaca yarns
- Body sewn with specially-milled cotton from the Netherlands
- Stuffed with natural, western Canadian wool
- Includes a unique Birth Certificate, care instructions, and Blush Kit for touching up rosy cheeks
- Made with lots of love by Team Bamboletta in Canada
Baby $245 CAD
Like all babies, our Baby Dolls are adorable bundles of sweetness. From the curve of their little backside to the sweet little cap of hair – they’re made with love through and through. Smooth stones securely sewn in a little cloth bag deep in the dolls tummy surrounded by wool give them a lovely weighted feel in the bum. Every Baby Doll is unique; some have opened eyes and others are quietly sleeping. They each have a little cap of hair, a diaper, outfit and and a cute swaddling blanket to cuddle with. Wonderful for ages 1.5 and up.
- 14" long
- Hair made with wool, mohair, and alpaca yarns
- Body sewn with specially-milled cotton from the Netherlands
- Stuffed with natural, western Canadian wool
- Includes a unique Birth Certificate, care instructions, and Blush Kit for touching up rosy cheeks
- Made with lots of love by Team Bamboletta in Canada
Sitting Friend $345 CAD and up
Our Sitting Dolls love to be invited to tea parties or to imaginary classrooms where they can find a cozy seat for their bendable limbs. With their rounded feet, outstretched arms and movable limbs, Sitting Dolls are perfect for children and moms who want a softer playmate. They come with doll underwear, a super cute outfit and shoes. We recommend a Sitting Dolls for ages three and up, but they love kids of all ages.
- 15" long
- Hair made with wool, mohair, and alpaca yarns
- Body sewn with specially-milled cotton from the Netherlands
- Stuffed with natural, western Canadian wool
- Includes a unique Birth Certificate, care instructions, and Blush Kit for touching up rosy cheeks
- Made with lots of love by Team Bamboletta in Canada
Little Buddy $215 CAD
Perfect for little ones who love little things, this is a traditional Waldorf-style doll with arms stretched out, always ready for lots of hugs. Our Little Buddy dolls come with a simple outfit and doll underwear. They’re proof that it’s sometimes the simple, little things that can bring us the most joy!
- 10" long
- Hair made with wool, mohair, and alpaca yarns
- Body sewn with specially-milled cotton from the Netherlands
- Stuffed with natural, western Canadian wool
- Includes a unique Birth Certificate, care instructions, and Blush Kit for touching up rosy cheeks
- Made with lots of love by Team Bamboletta in Canada
Cuddle Doll $245 CAD
Cuddle Dolls are a smaller version of our Sitting Doll with longer, floppy legs. They are a little leaner than our regular dolls and they have the most adorable feet, which of course come with shoes, a two-piece outfit and doll underwear. We recommend a Cuddle Doll for ages two and up, though they are a delight for all ages.
- 13" long
- Hair made with wool, mohair, and alpaca yarns
- Body sewn with specially-milled cotton from the Netherlands
- Stuffed with natural, western Canadian wool
- Includes a unique Birth Certificate, care instructions, and Blush Kit for touching up rosy cheeks
- Made with lots of love by Team Bamboletta in Canada
Forever Friend $425 CAD
They are 20-22" tall and made with the same natural woolie goodness that our other dolls are made with. Their limbs and body are longer and leaner and floppy - similar to the sitting and cuddle dolls.
To read more on each one-of-a-kind doll please go here.
Why are there so few dolls and Bamboletta doll clothes available?
It does look like that, doesn’t it? But don't worry - we are always making more! We put many of our dolls up for sale each Wednesday at 4pm and Friday at noon PST. Our frocks go up on the site on Wednesdays at 3pm PST.
Where can I view the dolls before the upload?
We put up preview pictures of most of our dolls and frocks on our Facebook page.
Where do you ship?
Worldwide!
Do you do custom collectible dolls - I thought I saw somewhere that you do customs?
We are not currently offering custom dolls.
How do you wash these heirloom dolls?
Your Bamboletta is stuffed with wool which is naturally antibacterial. If your doll gets dirty, you can wash it by spot cleaning with a soft cloth and a little wool friendly soap. Make sure to rub up and down with the grain of the fabric. Rinse well. You may also give your heirloom doll a quick soak in a sink filled with cool water and wool friendly soap. Squeeze out excess by blotting in a towel and leave to dry. At our home we give our handmade dolls a vacuum once in a while and leave the dolls outside on a sunny day, I think the sunshine naturally 'cleans them up'. We also have a great blog post written by a friend of ours that covers clean ups for various 'accidents'.
Do you do wholesale?
We do not. Our margins are pretty teeny so we can't offer this.
Some stitching has come undone/ there's a small hole - can you fix my doll?
Yes, we can! Please remember that these dolls are handcrafted - thread is what holds these little gals and guys together. Sometimes thread breaks - it happens. We will do everything in our power to repair the handcrafted doll and make it right. Please note, some fees may apply for fixes that occurred outside of normal play. Email us at dr.dolly@bamboletta.com so we can get the details and arrange a trip to the dolly ER!
How sturdy are the waldorf dolls?
Very sturdy! These waldorf style dolls are all sewn by moms who know how kids play with things. Our dolls are in Waldorf classrooms all over the world and they withstand hours of play each day. That being said, they are made with cloth and wool and not plastic so they need to be treated a little more gently. This is a great way to nurture appreciation and respect for handmade things and to also bring 'life' to the handmade doll. Rather than throwing the doll into a toy box (that makes me gasp) you can make a bed for dolly and place her to sleep. Showing respect for the doll and treating it almost as if it is real is an amazing gift to bestow on your child and their imagination. The doll can transcend being an object to actually becoming a 'companion' - something that, as a parent and you see happen, is a very magical thing!
I love your work, but why do the dolls cost so much money?
Long story short, 10 - 12 hours goes into each doll (and made by local moms who are paid well - not made in an overseas factory!) and the highest quality materials we can find, wool stuffing, natural fibre hair, designer quilting cottons - this stuff is pricey.
Those buns on the dolls are the CUTEST! Do they come down? Can I put them on my doll?
They are pretty cute. They do come down - the dolls hair can be styled in a multitude of ways. Visit the Bamboletta YouTube Channel for a few different videos on 'how to' do the buns!
Can you add freckles to a doll that is all ready made?
Of course! Just email us at info@bamboletta.com and we will put some on the doll for you. Easy! Do you have a doll already? We have a 'how to' on the Bamboletta YouTube Channel if you'd like to attempt it yourself!
I purchased a handmade doll and would like to change the shipping address from the one I entered, can I do that?
No, unfortunately due to insurance purposes, we can only ship to the address entered at the time of purchase.
I bought a multiple order of doll clothes, will any of the shipping be refunded to me?
Yes, but it needs to all be purchased through the same paypal account. You don't need to contact us about the refunded shipping either, just give us a couple days to sort it all out and your shipping and handling overages will be refunded accordingly!
More Important Information...
RETURN POLICY:
All one-of-a-kind dolls are sold as shown. Because of the handmade nature of the dolls, variances can occur in eye shape, head size, hair thickness, and body structure. These variances cannot be used as a reason for return - it's the nature of handmade. Please contact us at returns@bamboletta.com prior to initiating a return for instructions on your return. Returns will be arranged on a case-by-case basis. Please note, your doll must be in perfect condition, and your return must be approved by Bamboletta before it is shipped back to the studio. There is a 30 day window from date of purchase. Returns will have a 25% restocking fee deducted and given as store credit via Gift Card.
We have the right to refuse service.
Please contact us at info@bamboletta.com for instructions prior to returning your doll. Please note we don't cover shipping or import fees on returns and we do not refund the original shipping charges to you.
Refunds will be issued in the form of a store credit (gift card minus a 25% restocking fee). The doll must be in new, un-played with condition to receive your refund. Refund will be issued once the doll has come back to the studio and is reviewed. We will not refund any doll that has had pinching or freckles added.
We know that sometimes dolls can be an impulse buy but please make a mindful purchase. We are a very small business and run a tight ship and returns sent back are hard on us. We have so many people wanting the dolls to find homes - please make sure you actually want the doll before buying. We always want our customers to be happy and this situation is very, very rare but we will refuse service and cancel orders of customers who continue to do this.
Our return policy will not apply when the handmade doll is purchased by a third-party.
If your doll needs a repair after the 30 day period, please contact us for instructions on how to fix or how to send the doll back for repair at info@bamboletta.com. Some fees may apply depending on the circumstances but we can figure it out!.
All sale dolls are final.
SHIPPING & HANDLING POLICY:
Our doll orders are shipped out every Wednesday mornings. Packages are sent through USPS & Canada Post and are trackable through their website. All packages to CANADA and the USA come with tracking numbers sent to your email. If you have any questions about your order, please email us at info@bamboletta.com and we can help you with whatever questions you may have.
