Vera is the largest cuddle doll and with its 1 meter length the perfect life partner. The clothes can be easily exchanged with ordinary clothes of a 4 year old. The limbs are very natural, for example the legs can be crossed. The hair is short, so the doll can be both male or female. An optional wig can easily be fitted.

Recently a scientific study was published in Italy about the influence of "Empathy dolls" on people with dementia.

The main conclusions were:

• A clear improvement in quality of life through the use of dolls
• Increased social interaction and greater participation in organized therapy activities.
• A reduction of medication in a significant number of persons

Swedish Britt-Marie Jakobsson Egedius is the designer of these  Special dolls. She has a background as a teacher and family therapist. These unique dolls stand for comfort, security and friendship and are meaningful to both children and adults. "Empathy Dolls" are mainly used in schools, hospitals and residential care centres for developing empathy skills in both young and older people with autism or dementia.

The dolls have a high "cuddle" factor. They are made of soft and pleasant touch materials. They have a fair amount of weight which makes them almost creatures of flesh and blood. Special attention is given to certain details, so as the hands and fingers which feel very naturally. If one places his/her left arm on the doll, like most people do with a baby, then the doll always looks at you. This evokes the feeling to nurture the doll. The dolls can be easily dressed and undressed.