Sprog needs a baby doll!

[Uno-Mom]

Yeah, she thinks so. Everything human-shaped is "baby-baby" and she lunges at every doll in the store. Mommy isn't so into dolls, though, so I need recommendations.

Here's the thing: all the baby dolls I see in the stores kinda creep me out. It's the staring, plastic heads, I think. Just kidding, mostly. But most of them seem really ugly. I was horrified to see that many of the baby dolls appear to be wearing makeup! (?)

I'd like to get her a "baby" that will last. Maybe one without a plastic head? And one whose body feels very nice to hold and cuddle. Fun, funky style is a big bonus!

By the way, thanks to everybody who suggested the radio flyer push wagon. I just ordered it online and Sprog is very excited. (Not really, she's got no idea. But I'm excited.)

[elephantmeg]

DD was just pushing around her baby in the RF pusher wagon so of course you need a baby for it. DD (and a lot of other people's) first doll is a corolle calin. Plastic face but snuggly, the right size for 1-3 year olds. DD has 2 (calin and tidoo) and is just starting to prefer some of her other dolls over them. We got a bitty baby this past summer (while we were in Chicago and could go to the AG store) and she is just now growing into it. We also have a (ok 3-2 were mine) Cabbage Patch kids but they are way to big.

[LMPC]

DD has quite a few babies (not a ton but a variety of shapes and ethnicities). Hands down, she goes for her corolle tidoo first and her corelle calin yang second. She says they are friends. It's very cute. I think the 14" dolls are a nice size for the 1-2 yo set. Not funky by any stretch, but they do seem to have longevity.

[sweet_pea]

Originally Posted by Uno-Mom

Maybe one without a plastic head? And one whose body feels very nice to hold and cuddle.

Maybe a Corolle Babipouce? It's available in different colors, and there are a few that aren't the usual pinks/pastels (perhaps look at the Rainbow and Grenadine), so maybe those would appeal to you more. It's washable, too.

[Uno-Mom]

Thanks! A couple questions about the Corelle dolls:

1) How strong is the "vanilla scent?"
2) What are the bodies like?
3) Are they available in any stores? For the price, I'd like to see one in person before buying online.

They do seem more likeable than the scary Circo dolls I saw at Target today.

[Uno-Mom]

Hang on here! ... I did a search and there seems to be a "corelle" and a "corolle." Some of the dolls look identical, same names even. Is it the same company?

[katydid1971]

1) How strong is the "vanilla scent?" Not very, you have to have it in your face befoedr you smell it. Strawberry shortcake is stronger
2) What are the bodies like? soft fabric filled with beans
3) Are they available in any stores? For the price, I'd like to see one in person before buying online. Do you have any high end toy stores? DD's first one came from a high end toys store locally. Also this company has pretty good pictures of the dolls.
http://www.liveandlearn.com/shop/corolle-dolls/

We love our Cailin and Tidoo but you might like Baby Stella better.
http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-...5142647&sr=8-1

[katydid1971]

Originally Posted by Uno-Mom

Hang on here! ... I did a search and there seems to be a "corelle" and a "corolle." Some of the dolls look identical, same names even. Is it the same company?

The company is corolle. The other is a typo. (FWIW Corelle is a dishes company.)

[MamaKath]

DD hated the Corelle dolls, however she loved Pink Checked (outfit) Baby Huggums from Madame Alexander. 12 inches, plastic head, soft baby. As she got older Bitty Baby was a hit. For her, any doll with rooted or wigged hair flipped her out, so plastic molded heads were the top choice.
http://www.matildadolls.com/esm_huggums_dolls.htm

If you like Waldorf style dolls, Magic Cabin has some really nice ones. Soft body and head.
http://www.magiccabin.com/category.a...m_pos=&cm_type=
http://www.magiccabin.com/category.a...m_pos=&cm_type=

[Uno-Mom]

Originally Posted by katydid1971

The company is corolle. The other is a typo. (FWIW Corelle is a dishes company.)

Hey, you're right! I thought it was a coincidence that the dishes and babies had the same name.

But you know, people are spelling it incorrectly all throught this board! Guess it's a common error.