This was the Christmas morning that my little girl received her first baby doll. She has several dolls that she already plays with and loves, but until now, none of them were babies. I thought it was important for her to have a baby to play with, feed, swaddle and love on as she prepares for her little sister’s arrival in early May. I wanted to make sure she had something just her size and also soft and easy to love on.
The perfect doll came from Madame Alexander, which may really surprise you. When I think of this company, I think of exquisite collector’s items that are lovely to look at but that are NOT for playing with.
As it turns out, Madame Alexander has an extensive selection of dolls, some of which are meant to be played and played with. This doll is from the My First Baby line and is part of the Sweet Baby Nursery collection. She is the Itty Bitty Ballerina doll, and she is such a perfect choice for Darah because she is wearing a tutu, which is currently Darah’s favorite thing to wear (sometimes even to bed).
There are quite a few things that stand out to me about this doll. First, the size is just right for a toddler. I have seen other baby dolls on the shelves that are so huge that they would completely overwhelm a two or three year old who might want to hold them. This one can easily be toted around.
Second, I love that the doll is mostly soft. This makes her more inviting to play with. I can tell you that even as an adult, it’s hard to resist the urge to give her a good cuddle and squeeze! She also is washable, which is good when her mommy is a toddler!
Third, I love that having a doll like this promotes creative play and practice. There will be times when the new baby arrives that Darah may find some comfort in being able to hold and care for her doll while mommy or daddy are doing the same for baby sister. Her practice on the doll will also come in handy to increase her confidence in helping out with the real baby in the house.
Overall, I’d say the Madame Alexander baby dolls are a great find, and I’m so glad to have one!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win an Itty Bitty Ballerina doll from Madame Alexander!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
barbara hunt says
Thanks for the great contest!
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DanV says
I like My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Sand says
I like the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll.
shirley pebbles says
I love the My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls 8 inch doll
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cassandra (rab pom) says
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I think the cozy kitten doll is so adorable! though all of them are so cute.
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meme says
I also like the monkey see monkey do twins
Angela R says
Sweet Pea™ Diaper Baby – Baby 12 inch doll
christina moore says
My favorite is the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
Gianna says
My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls 8 inch doll
crystal allen says
my fave is My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll thanks crystal allen
Coriander Warren says
I like My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
KAILAN SMITH says
MY FAVORITE IS THE SWEET PEA DOLL BABY… SHE IS SOOO CUTE
AEKZ2 says
I also like My First Baby – Powder Pink Baby 12 inch doll
Melanie Dauterive says
I love the pink elephant baby doll!
Kendra Gillilan says
my First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ – Baby 12 inch doll
Nikki Thoresen says
I would love Rainbow Brite for my daughter!
Stephanie A says
I think Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll is a really cute one!
Diana Bradford Hatch says
I love the Raspberry Swirl baby
robyn paris says
I like raspberry swirl baby.
tracey byram says
I like the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
katklaw777 says
I like the My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ – Baby 12 inch doll
USD$ 25.95…too cute!
Melissa Shirley says
I like the
Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll
Veronica says
Lullaby Bunny is my favorite
Corey Olomon says
I like the The Peanuts Gang with Lucy, Linus, and Charlie Brown 9-inch Cloth Doll.
Toni Allen says
i like the Sweet Pea™ Diaper Baby
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Lisa says
The pink elephant doll
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
I like the Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll. 🙂
Michelle H. says
I love the Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll.
Laura Emerson says
I love the Lullaby Bunny Baby
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Melanie says
I love the Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll
tracey johnson(rochelle johnson) says
i like the twins monkey see monkey doo dolls
Wendy says
I also like the Lullaby Bunny Baby!
Heidi Daily says
I also love the Raspberry Swirl doll
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Pink Elephant Baby doll
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Kimberly says
There is also a Sweet Pea doll that matches our Boppy cover. 🙂
erma H says
I like the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Crystal says
I love the Baby Pink Elephant one!
Jill Myrick says
I like the Lullabye Bunny Baby.
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Karrieann says
Pinkalicious!
Jennifer says
The raspberry swirl is super cute!
Pamela James says
I like the pink elephant babay doll.
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Virginia Rowell says
Rasberry Swirl is adorable!!!
Kerry says
My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
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Rachel says
I like the bunny one
Kelley Johnsen says
Oh my, these are so cute! I also really like My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll. Thank you for this giveaway!
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Jennifer Rote says
I like the Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll.
Tina Rath says
Sweet Pea is a sweety.
amanda mylilpeanuts says
i love the my first twins. so cute.
Jamie says
The Pink Elephant is my favorite!
Pam Sims says
I love the sweet pea doll
Jessica Eaton Ledford says
We love the Sweet Pea doll!
Aimee Jongejan says
My dd would spend hours cuddling with that cute little pink elephant doll!
Meghan Page says
I love the love birdie baby doll too!
megan c says
Cute! My little girl also said she likes the Sweet Pea baby.
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Jen S says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll caught my eye. My daughter just got an 18 inch Madame Alexander doll for Christmas and love the quality!
Jessica says
My First Huggems
Maryann D. says
I love My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Darlene Owen says
I love the y First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’
julie says
the pink elephant baby doll
Jessica Peeling says
I like the Lullaby bunny baby!
Kimberley Meier says
I love the Lullaby Bunny Baby, it reminds me of my daughters bunny jammies when she was an infant.
bonita buckley says
monkey see monkey do – twins dolls
Marianna says
My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls 8 inch doll
Rhonda Grisham says
Love My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll!!
Jackie Griebel says
Love the Pink Elephant Baby Doll
Mercy says
I would like the Alice from The Alice in Wonderland Collection – Wendy 8 inch doll.
Kristi S says
My little girl would love the Lullaby Bunny Baby!
Patty White says
I like the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll!!
Christine Jensen says
I like Raspberry Swirl
Ashley Reynolds says
Raspberry Swirl!!
Ann Marie Walker says
I love the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll!
Russell Moore says
My granddaughter would love the My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ .
Alessandra says
My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’
evans s says
My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Tawnya S says
I love the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Anissa Gooch says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
Rachel Schichtl says
What a beautiful doll!
Sandra Dycus says
My youngest granddaughter would love the “Madame Alexander Pink Bunny Baby Huggums Baby Doll”. They are all precious!
Priscilla W says
Favorite Friends ‘Playfully Pretty’ – 18 inch doll but the Baby Cuddles Hearts A Flutter – Baby 14 inch doll might be better for my daughter as it doesn’t have hair to maintain like the 1st doll, I mentioned.
Hoa Le says
I love the Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll.
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Kim-LYGBC says
I love the monkey see monkey do doll 🙂
Patti Hess says
I love Sweet Pea!
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tess says
i like the style me pretty brunette doll
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bn100 says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
Nancy says
My favorite is the Raspberry Swirl doll, but the twins are cute too!
Sandra K321 says
The My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll is adorable.
amy deeter says
My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
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Ang Alford says
Love the Angelina ballerina doll , belensmama at gmail dot com TY
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love the Sweet Pea™ Diaper Baby! So cute!!
monte says
Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll is so cute
Vicki Wurgler says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
betty Wojnar says
love birdie
Yolanda R says
I like the Disney The Princess Tiana with Naveen 8-inch Collectible Doll.
Nicole C. says
My favorite is the My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’.
Laura says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
1955nurse says
Love the Ballerina, and this one, too: http://www.madamealexander.com/product/350329/50030/_/My_First_Baby_%27Raspberry_Swirl%27_-_Baby_12_inch_doll She really LOOKS like my sweet Grandaughter!!! Thanks for the chance, keeping my fingers crossed on this one!
Jo says
Pink Elephant Baby doll
DebbyM says
I also think the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll is adorable.
Thanks!
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Jackie says
I adore the pink elephant baby doll 🙂 super cute
Jesse M says
I love the Raspberry Swirl baby!
Priscilla Benavides says
I like the Raspberry Swirl baby.
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renee says
Yay! A sister! How exciting!!!!!!
I love the Lullaby Bunny baby.
Crystal F says
My daughter would love the My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ babies. thank you!!
Meaghan F. says
I think the My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ – Baby 12 inch doll is really cute.
Kristen says
I like the Raspberry Swirl Doll.
Dara Nix says
I ADORE the Lullaby Bunny Baby!
susan varney says
i like the My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ – Baby 12 inch doll
Tara says
I love the My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls! Then, both kids could have one and there would be slightly less fighting in my house!
Jessica says
I also love the Sweet Pea Diaper Baby
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
I love this one
Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll
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Elizabeth K says
I like My First Baby Love Birdie
Susan Chester says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll is my favorite-so cute!
Tracy says
My daughter like the Pink Elephant baby doll
Joy F says
I like the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Sunnie says
My youngest would like the bunny doll.
Karen R says
I love My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ Baby!
larissa brunken says
I like the first baby sweet pea diaper doll
Joye Rast says
I like My First Baby Powder Pink Baby 12 “
Emillie says
Lullaby Bunny Baby – Plush Baby 12 inch doll
rebecca williams says
Sweet Treat Pussycat 14-inch Baby Doll is very nice!
Rebecca Graham says
I like the My First Baby – Powder Pink Baby 12 inch doll.
Melissa P says
My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Amy S says
I like the powder pink one.
Courtney @centsablelady says
I love the Baby Cuddles ‘Love Bubbles’ – Baby 14 inch doll. So sweet!
Denise B. says
I also like the “My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll”.
Melissa Pruitt says
i like the birdie baby!
Amber says
I love the raspberry swirl baby!! (:
Monique Rizzo says
The My first twins are adorable.
Thanks for the chance.
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Vickie Couturier says
My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
Cindy Ray says
I love the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll
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beth kelsay says
My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls 8 inch doll
Kathryn C. says
Raspberry Swirl is adorable. Thanks for the giveaway!
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fancygrlnancy says
My First Baby – Powder Pink Baby 12 inch doll
Kelly D says
I also like the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
Nicole Hopkins says
The Love Birdie Baby doll is cute!
edwina lango says
can’t pick just one
Paula Lee says
My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll is too cute!
Trasina McGahey says
My First Baby ‘Raspberry Swirl’ is soooooo cute too!
Jodi Hoppe Wresh says
I love the Sweet Pea doll. my sons nick name was Sweepea because we had an old style nightgown and when he had it on he looked like sweepea from popeye
DEBIJOT says
Rspberry Swirl
Olivia Hamilton says
Before i came across this site i actually havent heard about these dolls. They are so cute though!! I really love the Sweet Pea™ Diaper Baby! Just adorable. Thank you for the giveaway!!
Linda says
I like the Lullaby Bunny Baby Plush Baby 12in. Doll.
ronda says
my daughter loves the raspberry swirl baby
Christina Gould says
My favorite is the Sweet Treat Pussycat 14-inch Baby Doll. Thanks for the giveaway!
erica says
I love the lullaby baby bunny
Jennifer says
my daughter and i like the “my first twins”. and she’d LOVE this itty bitty ballerina
Angela Tyler says
I just love the Sweet Pea Diaper Baby, My First Baby.
rebecca says
i love the twins..because i have twins 🙂
Emily Dorigo says
Pink Elephant Baby Doll.
Joy says
I love the twins – because each of my girls could get one that way.
Amber says
I also love the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll!
Shannon Baas says
Powder pink doll.
cindy says
lullaby bunny baby is cute
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Carol says
I like the My First Baby – Powder Blue Baby 12 inch doll
USD$ 22.95
jen says
i love the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll!
tiffany lane says
i like raspberry swirl
Amy T says
My First Twins ‘Monkey See Monkey Do’ – Baby Dolls 8 inch doll, that would be a must for my twinnies!
hartrose33 says
i would like the bunny one
hartrose33 says
love it i hope i win, my daughter loves to dance, and would love this doll.
Ashley Hatten says
I like the My First Baby Pink Elephant Baby Doll
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Bianca Roman says
I really like the ‘baby cuddles hearts a flutter’ doll! So precious!
Cheryl Free says
I love them all — especially the My First Baby Love Birdie Baby Doll ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!