• A close-up showing the hand-knitted shell in Maya’s hair.
  • A close-up showing the hand-knit, fringe details on Maya’s top.
  • A baby with their arm around Maya the mermaid.
  • Maya the mermaid shown from 360°. Maya has black hair with a pink shell on her head. She has a fringe, purple top, and the scales on her tail are purple, pink, peach and cream.
  • Maya the mermaid lying on a baby blanket inside a bassinet. Beside her are a baby's floral headband and an ultrasound image.
  • A laughing baby with her arms around four cuddle and kind mermaid stuffed dolls: Isla, Maya, Luna and Pearl.
  • Two Maya the mermaid stuffed dolls sitting beside a framed print with a picture of Maya that says “She believed she could, so she did.”
  • A framed print with a drawing of Maya the mermaid and text that says “She believed she could, so she did.”
  • A close-up showing the hand-knitted shell in Maya’s hair.
  • A close-up showing the hand-knit, fringe details on Maya’s top.
  • A baby with their arm around Maya the mermaid.
  • Maya the mermaid shown from 360°. Maya has black hair with a pink shell on her head. She has a fringe, purple top, and the scales on her tail are purple, pink, peach and cream.
  • Maya the mermaid lying on a baby blanket inside a bassinet. Beside her are a baby's floral headband and an ultrasound image.
  • A laughing baby with her arms around four cuddle and kind mermaid stuffed dolls: Isla, Maya, Luna and Pearl.
  • Two Maya the mermaid stuffed dolls sitting beside a framed print with a picture of Maya that says “She believed she could, so she did.”
  • A framed print with a drawing of Maya the mermaid and text that says “She believed she could, so she did.”

Maya the mermaid

Maya the mermaid

gives 10 meals
$83
$83

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Maya the mermaid

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Product Overview

About Maya

Birthday: September 28th

I’m from a magical, watery kingdom and I love learning every magnificent thing about it! My mind is quick and full of questions – do you like to invent and build things like me? Let’s be best friends and invite all the fish to the breathtaking castle we build together out of coral and seaweed!

Favourite quote: “She believed she could, so she did.”

Goal: To provide 1 million meals a year.

1 doll provides 10 meals to children in North America and around the world.

Fabric & features
  • hand knit with premium 100% cotton yarn
  • high stitch count for durability and softness
  • premium felt and knit details
  • stuffed with hypoallergenic polyfill to be the ideal cuddle weight
  • safe + non-toxic: US + Canadian safety standard certified
  • available in two sizes: little 13" and regular 20" in height
  • signature 10 meal wristband
  • handmade in Peru using sustainable, fair trade practices
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How does my purchase make an impact?

  • 1 doll = 10 meals

    You are helping children grow, fight disease, develop cognitively and reach their full potential by providing nutritious meals.

  • Fair trade

    You are supporting artisans in Peru with sustainable, fair trade wages.

  • Education

    You are giving children the energy they need to learn as well as an incentive to send them to school.

Why you'll love it

  • Handmade with love

  • Best toy award 8 years in a row

  • Premium cotton

  • Safety certified newborn and up

Overall rating: 4.987097 / 5 from 155 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Maya the Mermaid is a hand-knit doll with premium cotton yarn, high stitch count, and hypoallergenic polyfill. It is celebrated for its quality, adorable design, and dual cause of providing jobs and food for those in need. Maya is a perfect gift, offering vibrant colors and intricate details, and is safe and non-toxic.

Summary topics

  • Adorable Design (4%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the adorable and cute design of the mermaids, which were loved by their children and grandchildren.
  • Doll Quality (13%): It was noted by customers that the quality of the dolls is amazing, excellent, wonderful, and top-notch.
  • Dual Cause (4%): Customers keep praising the beautiful design and the dual cause of providing jobs and food for those in need.
  • Perfect Gift (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the perfect gift, with multiple reviews mentioning it as "perfect" or "amazing."

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Review highlights

  • "We love Maya and love the diversity that Cuddle + Kind bring to families!" — Chelsea C.
  • "Maya is the sweetest little mermaid ." — Marie H.
  • "Like all of the Cuddle and Kind doll, Maya is beautifully made with lovely detail." — Bonnie K.

Reviews

"My grandbaby loves her!"

— Mary (5/5)

"This has become a tradition, i buy one every year for my granddaughter, they are adorable and soft and she adores them!!! I love the fact that they help anotger child!!"

— Donna (5/5)

The sweetest mermaid

"I’m always excited to receive my Cuddle and Kind order and this one did not disappoint. Maya is the sweetest little mermaid . I know my grand baby girl will cherish her and happily add her to her collection alongside her other Cuddle and Kind friends . Beautifully hand made , packed and presented ready for giving . A quality product from a quality company. Thank you !"

— Marie H. (5/5)

"Love it"

— Caroline (5/5)

Obsessed with cuddle and kind

"Collecting for my twin granddaughters as well as gifts to others."

— Sharon P. (5/5)

Perfect gift

"Just added a new addition to the family. My Niece had a baby girl and this was just perfect for our new little family member."

— Jane D. (5/5)

Beautiful doll

"Cuddle and Kind has the best dolls! Love them so much."

— Linda F. (5/5)

Representation & Quality

"The quality of the doll is 100, but more importantly representation. To give this doll to my niece and be so happy to have a doll that represents her, she was so excited! I’m glad there are options for animals but as well as skin tones!"

— Ashley D. (5/5)

Great quality dolls. My grandkids

"Great quality dolls. My grandkids love them."

— Lillian (5/5)

Very cute

"Very cute"

— Janet (5/5)

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