Saturday, 30 November 2013

Picking The Best Doll For Christmas

By Christian March


Christmas is right around the corner and you might be looking for a special gift for a special girl in you life. And, you might not have any idea of what to but. How about a doll? It's a great gift with longevity. This article will give you some basic advice on deciding which is the right type of doll for your needs.

The first step in deciding the best doll for your needs is to consider the age of the person you're shopping for. If they are adult, they will most likely not want it to play with, but rather, sit on a shelf to look at. Unless that is, they want one that can be carried like a real baby. If not, they will not necessarily need it to be made of a material that is durable. Also it doesn't have to feel soft in the hands either.

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.

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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