Baby Dolls

1. Baby dolls come in a fascinating parade of amazing abilities: walking, talking, eating, pooping. Don't be intimidated by gadgetry. Simple dolls don't do anything but be dolls, yet they encourage your child to create the fantasy, strengthening her do-it-yourself imagination.

2. Large, plush dolls are best for kids under four years old. They're safe, comforting and harder to swallow. As kids get older they start to favor more realistic features, intricate clothing and baby doll accessories.

3. Life-size baby dolls fascinate a kid. They can dress in real clothes she once wore, use actual cloth diapers, and even fit in in her own stroller or crib. It's like having a twin, without all the fighting.

4. Cloth dolls in the Raggedy Ann mode are the most huggable, especially at bedtime. They'll eventually collect the same dirt that sticks to your kid, so we've selected fabric baby dolls that are washable. The only hard part is sneaking them away long enough for the laundry cycle.

5. The minute your child learns to walk, he'll want a doll to join him. Interactive dolls do almost anything: walk, talk and barrel. Your child will learn a lot while thinking he's the teacher.

6. We know you'd never tuck your baby in bed with someone who doesn't care about kids. That's why we offer only baby dolls from safe, trusted friends like Small World Toys and Melissa and Doug.

7. Baby dolls are a no-fail gift. To help you get it right, we include the size, weight and recommended age range for all the dolls we offer, so they always end up in a happy home.

8. Baby dolls often become collectibles, especially dolls that come in a matching series of characters or themes. Remember Cabbage Patch? Kids love raising their own family, and dolls in a theme set always get along.

9. Even the best quality baby dolls may get ragged over time. The favorite ones are sure to. Don't be too quick to throw those away. Consider wrapping them in plastic and saving them for a sentimental gift at a future graduation, marriage or… new grandbaby?

10. My Twinn dolls let you choose skin tones, hair color, eyes, clothing and accessories to create a just-like-me twin companion for your favorite kid. These high-quality dolls are as one-of-a-kind as their human counterpart. They make fun gifts for adults too!