Who knew picking a doll out was so time consuming? I do not even know how many dolls I looked at, or how many hours I ended up spending looking and reading reviews. I do know my head ended up spinning over it. I wanted a good quality doll that was going to with stand rough play from a 2-year-old girl. One hat was washable, but not solid plastic so it was still huggable/snuggly. One that could have it's clothes changed, and was big enough for diaper changes and baby doll baby wearing. I also didn't really want one with silky hair that was going to look like a rat's nest in a short period of time.
I set out on my task and was amazed at the hundreds of choices. I was quickly disappointed that not many seemed to fit the above description. I didn't think I was looking for anything too extravagant. I finally narrowed it down to a few options. A Classic Cabbage Patch doll, one of their newer dolls, and a Corolle doll.
When it came down to it, the Classic Cabbage Patch doll seemed like it was going to be too large for my daughter to handle. That left me with a doll in the cart at Toys 'R Us and one at Amazon. The Corolle doll didn't have any downsides for me, but price. It was a bit more, and if it wasn't good quality, or she didn't like it, I would be upset we spent so much on it (and I see the price went up from when I was shopping too). The Cabbage Patch kid had the silky hair, but was very cute and fun looking. I was also worried about which style doll I would get. From the looks of the reviews, you got to pick hair color, but the rest was going to end up a surprise. Some of the hairstyles were ones I knew would just become a wreck. I was thinking about asking someone to go to a local store to pick up the exact doll I was after. I decided to sleep on it, and maybe ask if someone would mind the doll hunting task as well as being responsible for getting her mailed ASAP.
Later that day, I get a call from Michael. He says he has ordered everything I had sitting in the cart at Amazon with the computer parts he wanted. Dilemma solved, Corolle doll it was since he didn't realize I was still debating the matter.
Now the doll is here, and I think it ended up being the right purchase. She actually smells like vanilla like they claim though. I opened the box and was pleasantly surprised at the sweet smell rather than a plastic smell only kind of covered by vanilla. She's got just enough beans in her bottom to allow her to sit, but not too many to take away from her plush body. She also has 'sleepy' eyes that close when the baby goes night-night. She seems to fit all my points above perfectly! We might pitch the pacifier now though. Amara never used one, and I don't want her trying to use the dolls.
Now to get her fitted for her cloth diapers and her Boba-like baby doll carrier. Looks like I've got some sewing to get done over the next few weeks during nap time (or after bed time) so hopefully Amara doesn't see the baby or her accessories too much before Christmas. She also needs some less pink clothes. Apparently, from other reviews online, she fits well in preemie sized baby clothing. Real clothes also appear to be much less pricey. The Corolle clothes were not cheap for something that will likely end up ripped, stained and just all around put through the ringer by a 2-year-old kid.
I set out on my task and was amazed at the hundreds of choices. I was quickly disappointed that not many seemed to fit the above description. I didn't think I was looking for anything too extravagant. I finally narrowed it down to a few options. A Classic Cabbage Patch doll, one of their newer dolls, and a Corolle doll.
When it came down to it, the Classic Cabbage Patch doll seemed like it was going to be too large for my daughter to handle. That left me with a doll in the cart at Toys 'R Us and one at Amazon. The Corolle doll didn't have any downsides for me, but price. It was a bit more, and if it wasn't good quality, or she didn't like it, I would be upset we spent so much on it (and I see the price went up from when I was shopping too). The Cabbage Patch kid had the silky hair, but was very cute and fun looking. I was also worried about which style doll I would get. From the looks of the reviews, you got to pick hair color, but the rest was going to end up a surprise. Some of the hairstyles were ones I knew would just become a wreck. I was thinking about asking someone to go to a local store to pick up the exact doll I was after. I decided to sleep on it, and maybe ask if someone would mind the doll hunting task as well as being responsible for getting her mailed ASAP.
See how cute the new dolls are! But, you aren't guaranteed this doll, just one that has red hair if you order online.
Later that day, I get a call from Michael. He says he has ordered everything I had sitting in the cart at Amazon with the computer parts he wanted. Dilemma solved, Corolle doll it was since he didn't realize I was still debating the matter.
Now the doll is here, and I think it ended up being the right purchase. She actually smells like vanilla like they claim though. I opened the box and was pleasantly surprised at the sweet smell rather than a plastic smell only kind of covered by vanilla. She's got just enough beans in her bottom to allow her to sit, but not too many to take away from her plush body. She also has 'sleepy' eyes that close when the baby goes night-night. She seems to fit all my points above perfectly! We might pitch the pacifier now though. Amara never used one, and I don't want her trying to use the dolls.
She really does sit by herself!
And one next to a water bottle for size comparison. The doll is 14" when 'standing'.
Now to get her fitted for her cloth diapers and her Boba-like baby doll carrier. Looks like I've got some sewing to get done over the next few weeks during nap time (or after bed time) so hopefully Amara doesn't see the baby or her accessories too much before Christmas. She also needs some less pink clothes. Apparently, from other reviews online, she fits well in preemie sized baby clothing. Real clothes also appear to be much less pricey. The Corolle clothes were not cheap for something that will likely end up ripped, stained and just all around put through the ringer by a 2-year-old kid.
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