Doll for a boy...which would you chose?

[patricksmom]

I am trying to make a decision on a doll to get my ds for Christmas (among trains of course, LOL) Which one would you chose or none at all. Any suggestions?

Gotz Muffin Doll Blue $24
Very cute but worried about the plastic arms not being cuddly enough
http://store1.yimg.com/I/iqkids1_1868_36498544

Cabbage Patch Babies $24
Cute and cuddly but very hard to actually find the boy babies doll.


Manhattan Toys Baby Stella $24 Very Soft and cuddly...but very pink (which would still be ok with me and dh)
http://store1.yimg.com/I/iqkids1_1867_170661211

Pottery Barn Kids Hannah and Christopher dolls $40
Very cute and cuddly but somewhat expensive for a doll for Patrick. I almost bought it the other day but resisted. I so wish I could get my hands on a coupon for them but the SA told me no.
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200540/0003/img34m.jpg
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200541/0004/img80m.jpg

What do you think?

[signsing]

I've been looking for the same thing. I'm expecting another son any day now and my DS loves dolls so I wanted to get him a little baby boy for him to care for. Lets support this nurturing activity! I haven't seen anything I like though since I really want a boy doll.

I like all your choices, I would look for ease of washing and the less hair the better sicne its hard to keep nice.

HTH
Betsey

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[Lynnie]

My MIL bought one similar to the one on top (the harder plastic type) for my DS when I was expecting #2, and he really likes it - he named it baby billy - and now so does DS#2, who is 18 months already (gosh time flies). I dont' mind that its not cuddly, because he has plenty of cuddly stuffed animals to hug.

They also both really love the baby elmo which I picked up at big lots a long time ago. It coos and kicks and talks (and burps and says "excuse baby elmo" which really cracks them up).

Its funny, at pre-school, they get to decide what activities to do, and he often chooses to play in the house area, and be the daddy, and take care of the baby, etc. Which I love, given that my husband has taught him the name of just about every player on the new york giants, as well as about half a dozen football plays.

I think dolls for boys are great.

[sdbc]

How about a Corolle Tidoo doll? They have some boy versions at kidsurplus.com. We have Calin for dd and she loves her.

Sue, mommy to Aurora (Rory) born 5/13/04

[bluestar2]

DS has the Tidoo and loves it (though I'm sure he would love another doll too). It looks pretty unisex in a red striped outfit and can go in the bath. He takes it for "walks" in the doll stroller, feeds it bottles, and give it "baths". Very cute.

[The Review Mommy]

Shannon,

I vote for the Christopher doll. Way too cute! :)

We have the Hannah and Erin doll and love them both. They have held up beautifully considering the rough play they have received by relatives and friends. I was just thinking about adding Cris to our collection.

I got DH to agree to the price after I sneakily showed him some Waldorf ones I was interested in first. (Nova Natural) I always show DH the most expensive option then go down from there. ;)

I wouldn't get anything pink. My DH would instantly have a negative opinion about the doll thing. I'd go easy. Maybe get one with a theme DH likes? (Scroll down to see more)

http://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p9744144?sourceid=3

Or one that looks just like DS:

http://www.mytwinn.com/s/MT_BuildDoll.html

LOL about the coupon! You may be able to get it on clearance if you can wait that long....or if they aren't sold out first.

Happy Hunting! :)
-Rebekah

[The Review Mommy]

To see the boy doll theme collections type in search finder 'All Products' for 'Boy Doll'

Sorry :(
-Rebekah

[wolverine2]

Here's another one I almost bought for DS once.

http://www.babywizards.com/iqbabyblankie.html

Carrie