Selecting The Best Doll For A Gift

By Ruth Kersey


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.

The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to determine the age of the recipient. If it's a child, you'll need a doll that would be good to play with, at least for a while. That means the material will need to be durable and also feel good in their hands. If it's for an adult, they will most likely want a doll that can be a collectors doll. This opens up the options on the type of material.

Unless your doll is intended for an adult, I highly recommend getting one made of vinyl. Vinyl dolls are very nice to touch and hold. In fact, these days, the vinyls is much softer and pleasant than even the vinyls dolls of our childhood. These dolls are also unbreakable. Contrast this with porcelain or artist resin. These dolls are not only less pleasant to touch and carry around, they are more likely to break, especially the porcelain dolls.

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.

Newborn or realistic dolls are some that have been created to look as much like actual newborns as possible. If you are one that thinks that not all newborn babies are very cute, you'll feel the same about these. They are incredibly realistic looking. And yes, some are even ugly. But, you know the saying; beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Nevertheless, little girls love these dolls that look just like real babies. You can't go wrong.

If perhaps, you didn't want a playing dolls. Or maybe you wanted one that could be a play doll for a while, and still become one that would look nice on a shelf, you may be in luck. Some decorative dolls are made of vinyl. This could serve both purposes. But, if you opted for a porcelain doll, it would only be for viewing purposes.

I truly hope this article helps you decide on a gift for Christmas. Dolls are great for a number of reasons. They can be a great item to entertain a child for a long time, but they can also be a great item to display on a shelf or curio cabinet. They also make great heirlooms to pass on to the next generation.




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