Correct me if I'm wrong, but you were the one taking your daughter to the American Girl store in New York over this past Christmas, yes?
If so, I figure you'll have some American Girl knowledge.
DD will be 21 months old when DD#2 is born. I have been having a terrible time finding a baby doll that we like that we can give DD so she can mock us with the new baby.
I realize your daughter is quite a bit older, but would you recommend the Bitty Baby?
It's rated for 3+ and DD won't even be 2 yet... but if I essentially take away all the accessories, is there really anything hazardous with the baby doll itself?
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Would anyone recommend a different (/specific) baby doll for the barely 2yo age group??
Re: Kate - American Girl
Thank you all for your replies; I expected/wanted lurkers too!
It sounds like, the Bitty Baby is an okay doll for DD. I'm assuming after many years and multiple children, it has held up to it's $60 price tag?
(That's really all that's holding me back. It's not a matter of affording it, but if it's wise to give a $60 doll to a 1 yo. Haha! I just think, after months of looking, I like Bitty Baby the best. Maybe I'm just chasing the brand name??)
Thank you for your insight!
I agree with this. Sorry, I was at the doctor, but I agree with all PP. DD has a bitty baby and it still gets played with my younger kids who come over and if a friend comes over and doesn't bring a doll. I'm actually amazed how much she plays with all of them.
We have Corelle doll and it's held up well and still looks pretty new considering she's had it 1.5 years. I decided to get that one for her now she since was so young and get a bitty baby for her when she's a bit older. It's still $40 but that's better than $60!
https://www.amazon.com/Corolle-Premier-Tidoo-Baby-Pouce/dp/B0002GZ60Q/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1370453804&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Corelle+tidoo
I would say so, I had a number of AG dolls myself including bitty baby they are all in great shape and I plan to give them to DD when she is old enough.
may as well start now!!! we love ag around here! i swear, her interest in these dolls has fostered her nurturing side, sparked an interest in history through the historical dolls, raised her reading level -- she's been reading the 8+ books since mid-kidergarten. also, she's not into brats, monster high -- which i'm kind of happy about, and i attribute it to loving ag dolls so much! we live close by the boston store, but far enough that we don't have to go there all the time -- crazy expensive!! after sunday (kid's family birthday party), she'll have 8 dolls -- but she takes care of them and adores them -- so we don't mind