Your daughter's birthday is right around the corner and you might be looking for a special gift for a special girl in you life. And, you might not have any idea of what to but. How about a doll? It's a great gift with longevity. This article will give you some basic advice on deciding which is the right type of doll for your needs.
The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to determine the age of the recipient. If it's a child, you'll need a doll that would be good to play with, at least for a while. That means the material will need to be durable and also feel good in their hands. If it's for an adult, they will most likely want a doll that can be a collectors doll. This opens up the options on the type of material.
In this case, you'll most likely want to get a doll made of vinyl. These dolls are virtually indestructible. Also, these days, most are made of a soft grade vinyl that feels nice in their hands. You will want to steer away from dolls made of artists resin or porcelain. Artists resin, although less expensive is hard and could break. It works well for collector's dolls, but not so much for holding or playing. Porcelain dolls are in the similar category.
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!
If you don't want an 18 inch doll, you might want to consider one of the realistic dolls called newborn dolls. Why are they called that, you ask? You won't ask once you see one. These dolls are incredibly true to life. In fact, many people think that they are real until they look closely. Young girls love to have them because they look just like moms.
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.
The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to determine the age of the recipient. If it's a child, you'll need a doll that would be good to play with, at least for a while. That means the material will need to be durable and also feel good in their hands. If it's for an adult, they will most likely want a doll that can be a collectors doll. This opens up the options on the type of material.
In this case, you'll most likely want to get a doll made of vinyl. These dolls are virtually indestructible. Also, these days, most are made of a soft grade vinyl that feels nice in their hands. You will want to steer away from dolls made of artists resin or porcelain. Artists resin, although less expensive is hard and could break. It works well for collector's dolls, but not so much for holding or playing. Porcelain dolls are in the similar category.
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!
If you don't want an 18 inch doll, you might want to consider one of the realistic dolls called newborn dolls. Why are they called that, you ask? You won't ask once you see one. These dolls are incredibly true to life. In fact, many people think that they are real until they look closely. Young girls love to have them because they look just like moms.
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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