Friday, November 29, 2013

Selecting The Best Doll For A Gift

By Angie Marie


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 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.

In this case, you'll most likely want to get a doll made of vinyl. These dolls are virtually indestructible. Also, these days, most are made of a soft grade vinyl that feels nice in their hands. You will want to steer away from dolls made of artists resin or porcelain. Artists resin, although less expensive is hard and could break. It works well for collector's dolls, but not so much for holding or playing. Porcelain dolls are in the similar category.

The most popular doll types for young girls are American Girl type dolls and newborn or realistic dolls. American Girls dolls are 18 inch dolls that are hugely popular. They are though, pretty pricey. But, there are some good knock off brands that are also very nice. You should investigate Journey Girl dolls. There are others, too. Either way, there many online stores where she can get additional doll clothes for very reasonable prices.

If you don't want an 18 inch doll, you might want to consider one of the realistic dolls called newborn dolls. Why are they called that, you ask? You won't ask once you see one. These dolls are incredibly true to life. In fact, many people think that they are real until they look closely. Young girls love to have them because they look just like moms.

Now, if a child's doll is not what you're looking for, you could consider a collector's doll. Since these are not for playing, these can be made of porcelain or resin. Keep in mid, some collectors dolls are also made of porcelain. So, if you wanted a doll that could do double duty, that might be for you.

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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