Baby Doll

A baby doll is a versatile play accessory for toddlers and small girls. This toy is capable of giving hours of pleasure to the tiny tot, offering the mother some free time for herself. Baby dolls come in many shapes and sizes. Both the dolls as well as the dresses worn by them are similar to their counterparts in real life. These dolls are an ideal playmate for the first girl child in a family who may not have any siblings to play with. It has been scientifically proven that dolls help in healthy mental development of a growing infant and provide valuable interpersonal skills.

Being anatomically correct, baby dolls are also an educational aid for the toddler. Some dolls are designed to represent different ethnic backgrounds such as Africans, Caucasians, Asians and Chinese. Some doll manufacturers even clothe their dolls in outfits that match the country from which the doll is supposed to come from. Thus, unknowingly, the child is learning about different cultures and realizes that not everyone in the world looks, dresses or behaves the way she or her family does. Additionally, battery operated dolls sprout some dialogues when certain buttons are pressed or when some specific events occur, stimulating the verbal skills in the young girl.

The girl is also able to playact being a mother to the doll. She can ’feed’ the doll with a mini milk bottle, change dummy diapers and the doll’s clothes. Most dolls are made of non-toxic materials, making them safe for young children. The manufacturers generally avoid using small detachable parts in the doll as the kid may put these in her mouth, which may cause choking. While baby dolls are usually used by girls, boys could also play with them.