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.
The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to consider the age of the person you're shopping for. If they are adult, they will most likely not want it to play with, but rather, sit on a shelf to look at. Unless that is, they want one that can be carried like a real baby. If not, they will not necessarily need it to be made of a material that is durable. Also it doesn't have to feel soft in the hands either.
If your doll indeed is for a child, we highly recommend getting a vinyl doll. These dolls are very nice to touch and play with. Contrast this with a doll made from artists resin. These dolls are hard to the touch and simply not pleasant to play with. Porcelain is also out of the question. Porcelain is a glass and as you might suggest, very easy to break. These new vinyls dolls are not only nicer to tough, they are also nearly indestructible.
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!
The other option is to get a newborn or realistic doll. If you haven't seen one of these, you've got to. When I say realistic, I mean it. They look just like newborn babies. And yes, some of them are even ugly. That is, if you think that some newborns are ugly like I do. Regardless, these dolls are finely crafted to have all the characteristics of actual babies. In fact, most people have to do double takes to see if they are real or not.
An entirely different direction to look is a collector's doll. Keep in mind that these are not for playing, but rather to sit on a shelf and look beautiful, with an exception. These may be made of porcelain, resin, or vinyl. Porcelain and resin are the two types that you definitely don't want to play with. Vinyl dolls could double as both a play doll and a decorative doll. That might be the way to go.
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.
The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to consider the age of the person you're shopping for. If they are adult, they will most likely not want it to play with, but rather, sit on a shelf to look at. Unless that is, they want one that can be carried like a real baby. If not, they will not necessarily need it to be made of a material that is durable. Also it doesn't have to feel soft in the hands either.
If your doll indeed is for a child, we highly recommend getting a vinyl doll. These dolls are very nice to touch and play with. Contrast this with a doll made from artists resin. These dolls are hard to the touch and simply not pleasant to play with. Porcelain is also out of the question. Porcelain is a glass and as you might suggest, very easy to break. These new vinyls dolls are not only nicer to tough, they are also nearly indestructible.
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!
The other option is to get a newborn or realistic doll. If you haven't seen one of these, you've got to. When I say realistic, I mean it. They look just like newborn babies. And yes, some of them are even ugly. That is, if you think that some newborns are ugly like I do. Regardless, these dolls are finely crafted to have all the characteristics of actual babies. In fact, most people have to do double takes to see if they are real or not.
An entirely different direction to look is a collector's doll. Keep in mind that these are not for playing, but rather to sit on a shelf and look beautiful, with an exception. These may be made of porcelain, resin, or vinyl. Porcelain and resin are the two types that you definitely don't want to play with. Vinyl dolls could double as both a play doll and a decorative doll. That might be the way to go.
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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