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The Best Dolls for Babies and Toddlers
Updated on
January 4, 2024

The Best Dolls for Babies and Toddlers

Let the pretend play (and social-emotional development) begin!

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The Best Dolls for Babies and Toddlers.

Dolls are the classic toy that tops the list of playroom must-haves (among blocks, stuffed animals and baby books). They’re the perfect vessel to spark hours of open-ended, pretend play. They also inspire creativity and imagination and help teach toddlers valuable social-emotional skills (even pretend babies need a little nurturing). While they’re busy changing diapers and reading bedtime stories, you’ll get a peek into everything your toddler is learning from you when you’re taking care of them, which is really sweet to see!

There are many different dolls to choose from as well. Plush and soft-bodied dolls are great for babies and younger toddlers. Some harder plastic-bodied dolls are made with anatomically accurate private parts, which can be a great tool for learning body parts and during potty training. Dolls also are a wonderful way to teach your little one to embrace the differences among us (as are these great books about diversity)! When choosing dolls to add to their collection, we recommend picking those that they can see themselves in and those that look different.

We’ve gathered a few of our favorite baby dolls to help you find your little one’s next companion.

Best Dolls for Babies

Soft and cuddly picks for their very first doll.

Let's Make Memories Personalized Rag Doll.

Let's Make Memories 
Personalized Rag Doll

Buy
Crane Baby Plush Doll - Josephine Doll.

Crane Baby 
Plush Doll

Buy
Wonder & Wise Bundle Baby Doll - Sweet Pea.

Wonder & Wise 
Bundle Baby Doll

Buy
Perfectly Cute My First Plush Baby Doll.

Perfectly Cute 
My First Plush Baby Doll

Buy
 Pottery Barn Kids Soft Baby Doll.

Pottery Barn Kids 
Soft Baby Doll

Buy

Best Dolls for Toddlers

Great picks for when they’re really ready to dive into pretend play.

Best Doll Accessories for Toddlers

Everything they’ll need to care for their little babes.

Wonder & Wise Bundle Baby Doll Carrier - Dots & Rainbows.
Perfectly Cute Baby Doll Stroller.

Perfectly Cute 
Baby Doll Stroller

Buy
Olli Ella Strolley.

Olli Ella 
Strolley

Buy
Wonder & Wise Bundle Baby Doll Bedding - Sunshine & Rainbows.
Melissa & Doug Baby Care Bundle.

Melissa & Doug 
Baby Care Bundle

Buy

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