A Little Doll Shopping Advice

By Julie Ann


Your little girl's birthday is fast approaching, and what better gift to get for a loved one than a doll. But, what kind should you get? And, after deciding the type of doll, what material should it be made of? We'll take a look at the options and give you information to make an informed decision.

First, what type of doll would be best? This answer starts with knowing the age of the person getting the doll. If it's a child, you'll most likely need a doll that they can play with. No child will be happy just letting the doll sit on a shelf. In that case, you definitely want a doll made of a material that they can play with that won't break and also feels good in their hands.

Unless your doll is intended for an adult, I highly recommend getting one made of vinyl. Vinyl dolls are very nice to touch and hold. In fact, these days, the vinyls is much softer and pleasant than even the vinyls dolls of our childhood. These dolls are also unbreakable. Contrast this with porcelain or artist resin. These dolls are not only less pleasant to touch and carry around, they are more likely to break, especially the porcelain dolls.

If vinyl dolls are your best option, you now have to decide among two categories. They are 18 inch dolls and realistic dolls. There are a few different 18 inch dolls, but American Girl dolls are by far the most popular. The only problem is that these dolls are not cheap. There are some petty good off brands to select from. Also, there are lots of good online stores that sell clothing for these dolls that are really great!

Newborn or realistic dolls are some that have been created to look as much like actual newborns as possible. If you are one that thinks that not all newborn babies are very cute, you'll feel the same about these. They are incredibly realistic looking. And yes, some are even ugly. But, you know the saying; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Nevertheless, little girls love these dolls that look just like real babies. You can't go wrong.

Now, if a child's doll is not what you're looking for, you could consider a collector's doll. Since these are not for playing, these can be made of porcelain or resin. Keep in mid, some collectors dolls are also made of porcelain. So, if you wanted a doll that could do double duty, that might be for you.

Hopefully, this article is helpful for you as you look for gifts for a birthday. Dolls are a great option that can be much more than a short lived toy. In many cases, they are one that can live forever and be passed down to generations.




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