Thursday, December 5, 2013

Picking The Best Doll For Christmas

By Julie Ann


The Christmas season is fast approaching, and what better gift to get for a loved one than a doll. But, what kind should you get? And, after deciding the type of doll, what material should it be made of? We'll take a look at the options and give you information to make an informed decision.

First, what type of doll would be best? This answer starts with knowing the age of the person getting the doll. If it's a child, you'll most likely need a doll that they can play with. No child will be happy just letting the doll sit on a shelf. In that case, you definitely want a doll made of a material that they can play with that won't break and also feels good in their hands.

If your doll indeed is for a child, we highly recommend getting a vinyl doll. These dolls are very nice to touch and play with. Contrast this with a doll made from artists resin. These dolls are hard to the touch and simply not pleasant to play with. Porcelain is also out of the question. Porcelain is a glass and as you might suggest, very easy to break. These new vinyls dolls are not only nicer to tough, they are also nearly indestructible.

There are two types of vinyl dolls that are the most popular with young girls. They are 18 inch, young girl dolls and realistic looking baby dolls. The 18 inch dolls that are most popular are American Girl dolls. They are very good, but very pricey. There are though, some knock off brands that are also very nice. You may want to consider Journey Girl dolls. Either way, these dolls are easy to find additional clothing.

The other option is to get a newborn or realistic doll. If you haven't seen one of these, you've got to. When I say realistic, I mean it. They look just like newborn babies. And yes, some of them are even ugly. That is, if you think that some newborns are ugly like I do. Regardless, these dolls are finely crafted to have all the characteristics of actual babies. In fact, most people have to do double takes to see if they are real or not.

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 the holiday. 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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