Childrens dolls are a great way to stimulate little one's imagination. Plastic, fabric or wood, large or small, fantasy or realistic, you’re spoiled for choice! Here is our selection of dolls to the delight of children.
Barbie, Trolls, Corolla, LOL dolls, Disney princess doll … dolls are childhood classics that still fascinate children. The soft-bodied baby doll, the plastic baby for the bath, the Barbie in her house, the life-size blanket, not to mention the interactive toys: they accompany children from an early age.
Children then discover motor skills, the different parts of the body, and they stimulate their imaginations. They are simply based on their parents and their daily life: bathing, strolling …
Some brands like Corolle and Barbie persist and remain favorites in the hearts of children. However, other products like LOL dolls, Disney princess dolls, and Trolls are very successful. Here is our selection of successful children's dolls, suitable for all ages.
Top dolls for children from 2 to 4 years old
1. Cuddly doll from Doudou and company
This soft doll is the ideal first doll for baby! Presented in a beautiful box, it will be the perfect birth gift. This little girl dressed in a pink dress is sold with her blanket.
Characteristics :
- 100% polyester
- Washable at 30 °
- From birth
- Available in several colors
Our opinion :
Ultra soft and cute, this doll will become your child's favorite blanket. If baby loses his soft toy during a stroller ride, all you need to do is enter his reference on the brand's website to buy a doll. Available on Amazon, shipping is free!
2. Corolla blueberry cuddly baby doll
This cuddly baby Corolla Blueberry is a small doll suitable for small children's hands. Her flexible body allows her to assume the same positions as a real baby. With his sleeping eyes, he falls asleep when you put him in a bed.
Characteristics :
- Size: 30cm
- Flexible
- His thumb can go in the mouth
- Vanilla fragrance
- Sleeping eyes that close
- From 18 months
Our opinion :
Suitable for children from 18 months, this flexible baby doll is a perfect first stimulating toy. If your child wants to dress her up, this range of dolls has a varied collection of clothes and accessories of all kinds!
What accessories to buy?
To play and vary the stories, here are some accessories to buy such as a stroller, clothes, a bed, a bathtub, ..
3. Baby doll for the bath
This plastic doll is the perfect gift for moments of play in the bath. Your child can have fun anytime and take their baby doll everywhere thanks to their white pajamas.
Characteristics :
- Ideal for the bath
- From 2 years old
- Rigid
Our opinion :
This baby doll is THE ideal toy for young children. They can take it everywhere: in the bathroom, in the bedroom, in the garden, on a trip … Despite all this, the price remains a bit high.
4. Trolls doll from the movie
This little pink Trolls doll, straight out of the famous Trolls cartoon, will delight children. Thanks to the many accessories, they will be able to play and vary their doll's outfits according to their mood! Hours of games guaranteed!
Characteristics :
- From 4 years old
- Colorful and flexible
- Several accessories for several outfits
Our opinion :
Cute and colorful, this little pink troll will amuse your children. In groups or alone, they can sing and dance to the music of the cartoon. With the many accessories, children can change their doll's dress whenever they want!
Top dolls for children ages 5 to 8
1. LOL doll, Hairgoals surprise
This surprise box contains a doll to be styled as well as 15 surprise accessories! It's the perfect gift for a 6 year old boy or girl. They will become masters in the art of disguise and customization.
Characteristics :
- Surprise doll
- 15 accessories included
- From 6 years old
- Available in several colors
- The doll can be a boy or a girl
Our opinion :
This customizable doll is a hit product for children aged 6 and over. However, it is important to understand that when buying, the image on the packaging does not always match what is in the box, hence the surprise. Small safety point: this toy contains small accessories, so keep an eye on the child when playing with the doll.
2. Barbie Globe Trotteuse
This timeless doll never ceases to renew itself. With this model, children will be able to realize their most beautiful adventures. In this box, this barbie Globe second hand but chic doll is sold with its suitcase and travel accessories.
Characteristics :
- From 5 years old
- Sold with accessories
- Suitable for bathing
Our opinion :
With this travel set, children will realize their greatest adventures. The Barbie doll is customizable with a wide choice of clothes and accessories available online. Entirely made of plastic, it will accompany children both when traveling and in their bath. This great childhood classic will take your child on a trip to Neverland.
What accessories to buy?
The Barbie, the children's toy par excellence. His adventures can no longer be counted, just like his clothing styles. For more stories, you can buy:
- barbie's wooden house
- his car
- a bed
2. Disney princess doll Frozen
This must-have Disney Frozen 30cm doll is larger than life. Articulated and dressed in a long sequined dress, Elsa will give your children the inspiration for new adventures!
Characteristics :
- Disney Princess Frozen
- Size: 30cm
- Accessories: sequined dress and shoes
- Radiant platinum white hair
- From 5 years
Our opinion :
This mythical Disney doll is the ideal gift for a 5 year old child. On the other hand, don't let a young child play alone, they may choke on the small parts.
What accessories to buy?
For all children who love Frozen, the array of merchandise doesn't stop there. To please them, you can find Elsa's costume, the snowman, Anna and the reindeer figurines, the princess castle and the blonde wig on the web.
3. Miraculous light doll
Adored by children, the superheroine Ladybug (from the cartoon Miraculous) is equipped with a backpack in the shape of a ladybug. The button located above its luminous wings deploy them. Ladybug will accompany your children on new adventures!
Characteristics :
- Equipped with luminous wings
- From 5 years old
- Size: 34 cm
- Batteries included
Our opinion :
This doll, straight out of the famous children's cartoon, is suitable for the little hands of toddlers. The luminous wings unfold and will fascinate children for magical adventures!
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Large or small? Plastic, fabric or wood? With or without accessories? Seemingly insignificant, these questions are nevertheless very important: the child must adore his doll! Here is a list of important criteria when buying a doll:
– Age: it is the most important. Don't buy a toy that is too complicated or too strong. Your child may have trouble handling it.
– Size : the younger your baby, the smaller the doll should be. The risk ? Impress her or he can't take her in his hands.
– The material: for babies, it is better to opt for an infant with a fabric body. Flexible, it can easily be handled. From 3 years old, children start to touch and imitate. Plastic babies are the best. Wooden dolls can also only be used from 3 years old.
– The accessories : pay attention to their size. Dolls and toys sold with accessories are great, but it is important to check the size of the latter to avoid any risk of suffocation. However, this should not be prohibitive, moments of play for young children should always be under the supervision of an adult.
For a special occasion or for the pleasure of giving, a doll is the ideal gift for a child. However, age is an important criterion! Note that before the age of 1, a baby does not differentiate between a soft toy and a doll. He can fall asleep with a soft toy as well as a doll.
Between 1 and 2 years old, toddlers are only beginning to make a difference and to take an interest in the realism of dolls. It is important to set an example for them by playing with them!
For a 1 year old child, prefer small plastic babies adapted to the bath. For moments of play outside the bath, dolls with foam padding or with a ball body are best suited. From 2-3 years old, you can switch to “all plastic” babies because children gain precision in gestures and imitate their parents.
For small dolls or toys sold with small accessories, wait 5 years to avoid all risk of suffocation.
You don't have to buy a large toy to please baby. You may impress him or even frighten him. It is therefore important that the doll is proportionate to the size of the child. The larger it is, the less easy it will be to handle.
Also pay attention to the size of the accessories!