Cicciobello: Rumbly tummy doll

The much loved Cicciobello range of large dolls collection has a new addition for 2015, a hungry little baby called Cicciobello Rumbly Tummy.  
The first thing you notice about this doll is the big box it comes in; it huge and full of accessories. The Rumbly tummy doll itself is surprisingly, a boy rather than the usual girl doll. He needs 3 AA batteries to get going, the battery compartment is conveniently located under the dolls top at the back. There is an on/off switch and also a choice of 3 languages including English. 

Rumbly tummy doll sits freely and says over 40 phrases. The voice is very clear and easy to understand. The doll will ask for various accessories such as a drink, dummy, potty, food.  

 The accessories are all interactive and prior to receiving the doll; I imagined needing to fill bottles with water or have a stream of water come from a hole in its bum like other dolls: but this is a little different. Instead of any water or leaks or actual mess, it looks a little like this. 

This was after Rumbly tummy had a drink and yes it’s an LED light inside the doll. When the doll makes mess and the light comes on it needs another action such as the face cloth to wipe him.  

 There are four different lights meaning the doll needs something. Orange is after a drink, green for feeding, red is tummy ache and he needs a tummy rub and finally the yellow light means he needs potty and the light comes on in the bum area. 

It can be quite funny at times especially so the potty sounds. The doll is suitable for youngsters ages 3 and over. Izebella will be 3 in just over 2 weeks so it’s absolutely perfect for her. It’s quite a big doll too and has realistic facial features. I can certainly see this doll being a much wanted Christmas gift and especially so amongst little girls. Interactive dolls such as this seem a pretty popular choice.

Cicciobello Rumbly Tummy (SRP £49.99) is available from Argos, Smyths Toys Superstore and Toys“R”Us.