Soft, Sweet, and Timeless Baby Dolls

In my opinion, the best baby dolls in history are still around with slight revamps to entice and amuse children of an ever-changing era. These beautiful cuties are usually made of cloth, which means they’re soft with sweet features and a snuggly demeanor that’s too cute not to cuddle.

There are few that really match up to the tried-and-true baby dolls of yesteryear, but 3 have managed to catch my eye and the attention of numerous happy children around the world. They’re adorable, timeless, and ultra-soft for generations of toting, cuddling, snuggling, and loving.

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Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby’s First Doll

For ages 4 weeks and up, this doll is the very first your little girl will ever need. She’ll love the soft feel of huggable, soft, cuddly fabric against her tiny cheeks and within her grasp. There are no bells and whistles to this doll! It’s all original, classic, and beautiful with subtle rattle sounds from the belly to keep your baby happily entertained. Additionally, this baby doll is a sweet friend to have and 100% safe, as children can gum and gnaw without doing any damage to themselves or their toy.

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Manhattan Toy Stella Baby Doll

Stella is a classic cutie with an adorable, all-fabric personality! She’s embroidered with expressive features of a happy baby, perfect for your little one who needs a friend. All the hugging, cuddling, and kissing on this doll will inspire a nurturing attitude within your baby; a caring characteristic that will hopefully follow them as they grow and flourish through childhood. When your infant progresses to toddler years, she can play “mommy” by changing her baby’s diaper and attaching a magnetic pacifier that fastens to the doll’s mouth. From her plump little tummy to her cute, tiny toes, Stella is an ideal playmate for your thriving youngster.

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Gund Baby My First Dolly

Fitted with a bonnet and a frilly, lace-trimmed dress, this dolly is an embroidered beauty for your little lady-to-be. She can be named anything your girly-girl desires, and she’ll hold up to years of playing, snuggling, and toting. All it takes is a brief pop into the washing machine and this dolly is as good as new. However, on the suggestion of other parents, you might want to consider buying 2 to rotate so you don’t have to steal the dolly from your child’s cuddling arms after bedtime. It’s truly the best friend a youngster could have in the toddler years!

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Monstrous & Amazing - Dolls for 2012

“Dot Dead Gorgeous” Dolls @ Amazon

When shopping for dolls for girls, it’s important to keep the selection modern, amusing, and interactive. Very few little girls of 2012 would settle for a Raggedy Ann doll or any Barbie made before the 1990’s. Which is why manufacturers these days have taken steps towards making their dolls fashionable and trendy with attitudes and personalities to match. The following 3 examples are the most talked about dolls this season and the ones that are sure to be at the top of Christmas lists.

Monster High “Dot Dead Gorgeous” Dolls

Featuring ghastly ghouls and beastly boys, these modern-day monsters are anything but mean. They’re funny, wicked, and just regular everyday teenagers who want to dance, date, and have fun. Fan favorites like Spectra Vondergeist and Abbey Bominable make this batch with their super-chic costumes and outrageous hairstyles. Fully articulated, these girls and guys are poseable and excellent!


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Hairmonies Dolls @ Amazon

Hairmonies Dolls

Little ladies are drawn to dolls with big “ga-ga” eyes with full lashes, pouty lips, and a look of pure innocence. However, this expression has to be coupled with trendy fashion sense, awesome hair, and a to-die-for mix of fun accessories to spice up every doll’s nightlife. Beautiful as additions to a toy box or naptime snuggle buddies, these dolls are collectable, durable, and built to last through the usual gum-in-hair, tantrum-throwing moments of most tiny tykes.

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1D Collector Dolls @ Amazon

1D Collector Dolls

If your preteen goes crazy over the boys in the band, these dolls are perfect! Based on the likenesses of each individual member in One Direction, there are 5 dolls to choose from; all wearing similar clothes to fit the unique personality of the real guys on stage. Your little girl will get a private toy box performance with imitated imaginary vocals, singing songs like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Only Girl (in the world).
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For a good look at an entire list of hot selling dolls for girls this year, visit:

http://www.squidoo.com/top-10-dolls-for-girls

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Here is a cool video on the 1D collector dolls:

Toys For Girls 2012 – Dolls and Characters Galore - Only The Best

Sesame Street LOL Elmo

The best toys for girl 3 years and up was decided based on a list of criteria that each toy was expected to meet. Interactive was first and foremost, as well as safety. These were followed closely by amusement and entertainment value, topped off with the question, “Will this enrich a little girl’s life through education or creative freedom?” Below are the 3 dolls (or stuffed animals) that made the grade and proved to be the cream of the proverbial crop for 2012.

Sesame Street LOL Elmo

Elmo is a riot of giggles and jokes! LOL translates to “laugh out loud” and that’s exactly what Elmo strives to make your kids do. They’ll be rolling with his kid-friendly jokes about the entire cast of Sesame Street. Tickle his tummy to make him chuckle or squeeze Dorothy fishbowl for a squeak-tastic surprise. Want to make Elmo laugh even harder? Make a silly sound! He loves nothing more than a good ole’ gigglefest.

Master Moves Mickey

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Master Moves Mickey

Mickey Mouse has made his way around the world, learning new dance tricks and breakdance styles from all walks of life. He’s ready to share his knowledge of 360 spins and handstands! With 8 original song mixes, Mickey busts over 15 unique moves, ending with a one-handed stand in an energetic burst of motion. He encourages viewers to dance along with his upbeat tempos and rockin’ jams.

Time For Your Check Up Doll

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Doc McStuffins Time For Your Check Up Doll

This doll goes back to the time of fake stethoscopes and a bag full of bright Band-Aids for invisible boo-boos. Doc has brought along her Dr. gear for a full check-up on patient Lambie (her devoted, yet sheepish assistant). She comforts her patients with soothing words during a thorough examination where she teaches how to take a temperature and check for an overall healthy heart.
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Here is a video for the new LOL Elmo toy (shown above on the page):