Archive for the ‘Dolls’ Category

Is my (Doll)House Safe?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse. Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about ...

Language Littles Dolls Help Kids Learn Another Language

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I'm proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us. We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s ...

Dolls, Plush Animals, and Other Cuddly Friends

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

When I was little I did not really play with dolls, but I had dozens of "stuffies," plush animals that I brought into bed with me every night. Every little child should have a constant companion, a friend that is so much more than the sum of its stitches and ...

Win a Karito Kids Doll: Caring is Cool in Any Language

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Children like dolls that let them role play their hopes and dreams. So if your child enjoys playing with dolls, why not give them one that encourages positive values? Karito Kids have spirit, kindness, and generosity...and a hip flair youngsters will adore.A true international bunch, the Karito Kids hail from ...

Win a Handmade Doll From HandCrafting Justice

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Last Christmas, when Baby Diva opened this gift from her great grandmother, I just gasped! Little Red Riding Hood is so beautifully handcrafted and I adore how she helps tell a favorite fairy tale.This doll is part of a collection of reversible dolls, also known as topsy turvy dolls, that ...