Editorial Review

Guess what! Dora the Explorer has jumped on the royal bandwagon! This intrepid explorer is now a fairy tale princess with magical hair that grows when the jewel in her crown is pressed with a wand. Dora talks and sings, too, in both English and Spanish: "Vamanos! Let's go to fairytale land! Will you brush my hair?" The 14-inch-tall plastic doll is not designed to be cuddled so much as played with and groomed. She is attired in a satiny yellow gown trimmed in pink and purple, and has a brush, barrettes, and magic wand. The magical tresses emerging from the hair-growing tube are quite realistic, although grownups, at least, might be a little unnerved at the sleek brown hair oozing in and out of Dora's head. Still, children are experts at suspending disbelief and accepting weirdness in the world, so they probably won't mind a bit. Four AA batteries required (included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Awesome for learning to play with imagination
My daughter is two and loves this doll! She memorized the first day all of the sayings! It teaches a small amount of spanish, which is a great start for a child to learn. My daughter loves to pretend play with Dora. I feel this has expanded my daughters imagination play out more! Great toy!!

It's Dora!
This is a very well made doll. It's cute and perfect for our little 3 year old. This doll helps her with her role playing, which she is doing alot of now. And she acts out scenes with this doll and Boots (9 inch cuddly doll). The hair keeps well.

This Dora doll is very adorable!
My 18-month-old loves her Dora doll! She says several cute phrases, including a couple in Spanish. The backpack, bracelet, and surprise are a real treat too. We haven't had her long, so I don't know how well she will hold up, but this toy is made by Fisher-Price so I'm sure it will last for awhile. ... Read more

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great toy!!
my 10 year old plays for hours with this toy ,the hair and nails are very realistic --a must for your little ladys xmas list!!!

Great toy
I purchased this doll for my daughter's 6th birthday. We both have a wonderful time playing with it. We absolutely love curling barbie's hair & doing her nails. It's an awesome toy!

Primp & Polish Styling Head - African-American
I recently brought this doll for a child. The doll her felt like a wire and the hair would not curl. The little girl became frustrated and did not want to play with it anymore. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this doll. ... Read more

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My 3 yr old loves it but.....
Granted that my 3 year old loves this toy, I have to say that the life jacket (that you can take on and off) is IMPOSSIBLE for a 3 or 5 year old to take off and on...it is a tight fit and you have to wrestle it on and off, moving Dora's arms up and down to wedge it on or off....what were they thinking?

Other then that, the Dora doll is well made.....The Boots part is nice too but it would have been nice if Boots had been made standing like Dora....makes it more "playable"..Boots always having to be floating in the innertube kinda dampers the many scenarios a 3 yr old could make up....half of the time she stands him on his feet so poor Boots is always hunched over carting an innertube on his back!

All in all, I'd say it is a good toy for the bath and beyond.....with some small faults that wouldn't keep me from recommending it.....

My daughter loves Dora
Great toy for the bath if your little one loves Dora and Boots. The toys aren't really educational but they sure make taking a bath for my little one fun.

Kids love it, but head leaks
My daughters, 2 and 4, received this doll as a gift, and immediately loved it. But after the first bath, Dora's head filled with water and won't drain.
I called the manufacturer's customer support line ... and the representative was very helpful. Dora's head is still full of water, but the company offered to send a voucher good on any Fisher Price product.
My advice is to keep the receipt on this toy, see if the head leaks, and if so, return in and exchange it. Call the company and tell them about it, so that they are aware of the problem.

Bath Time Made Better With Dora!
I bought this product because it combines two of my daughter's favorite things: her nightly baths and her love of Dora the Explorer. Thus far, it has been a major hit in our home.

My little girl loves to swim Dora around in her bath water, use Boots to squirt Mommy in the face, and just pretend with her favorite cartoon character. The doll comes with a vest, and swim fins that change colors in the water.

If you have a little Dora fan, I'd definitely recommend this item.

Cute but water will leak in
My daughter received this toy for her 2nd b-day. She loves Dora and loved this toy. However, there is a flaw and if I wasn't so lazy I would write the manufacturer. This toy leaks. Water immediately gets into Dora's head and because it is pretty well sealed (I'm sure to avoid this) the water does not come out. We've seen this before w/ bath toys and know that mold will grow quickly inside. We will have to throw this toy away - too bad. Perhaps this was only the one received? But I doubt it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

2-cool 2-be 4-real! Forget Beach Blanket Bingo. Ultra trendy hipsters Brianeeand Sana know how to make beach parties hot! These two pals, clad in bathing suits, wraps, and sandals, are ready for some fun in the sun. The 9-inch dolls have long, realistic hair and some moveable joints--plus, they can hold hands! Best of all, they can be transported in style in their ribbon-handled sturdy cardboard carrying case (heart-shaped, of course). Accessories include two real charm bracelets (big enough for their human buddies!), faux makeup, tropical drinks, cooler, brush, sunglasses, sunscreen, boom box with CDs, beach bag, and more. Girls will want to collect all the other 4-Ever friends: Calista, Akire, Dianthe, and Noelle. Everything is twice as much fun with a best friend! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this toy was so fun that i had to go and buy the rest of the packages of the girls that i didn't have and the pther clothes because i would play with these dolls for hours at a time so i think they would be great for any kids of any age.

Great toy for sisters
I have two girls one is 8 and the other is 5 they loved these dolls. It's nice to pay $20.00 and walk out of the store with two dolls that they will both be able to play with. The bodies are like little girls...sorta chubby with no chest.
My girls are also military kids and they are moving soon. WE think this would be great for gifts to friends moving.
All in all its a nice toy that girls will appreciate.

Adorable Dolls!!
I have never seen these dolls in person, but the dolls are so cute online. I think it's great how Calista and Noelle look just like two of my friends! I think it would be nice if they made an asian doll and a brunette, too, because I have brown hair and would love to have a doll that looks like me.

These dolls look so realistic, too! Their body shapes are less skinny and unreal than the Bratz and My Scene dolls, and they have less revealing clothing. You can also buy more clothing seperately for any of the dolls to wear.

Noelle is probably my favorite, since I adore redhead dolls. I was glad they had an ethinic doll, too (Sana). I thought it was great that Brianee has brown eyes because not too many blonds have brown eyes! And Calista is really cute, too!

Overall, these dolls are pretty inexpensive, and very cute. I recommend them to girls ages 7 and up. ... Read more

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bratz have done it again
i have been a big fan of bratz since they first came out and was delighted to see them becoming more popular and now have all big and mini ones and lil bratz lounging loft, i am from australia so they dont have spas and hairstyle studios yet. this toy is great and really fun if you have the house or other lil bratz aswell because it gives you a lot more flexibility fashion wise

Bratzy Girl!
She is so cute with all her accesories!Lil'Bratz are "CUUUTE!!!"!

BUY IT NOW GIRLZ!!!!!

A Bratz Enthusiast
This toy is great fun.Ilove everything about bratz. I have Yasmine and I plan on getting all the other Lil Bratz.They are so cute and adorable in any form. ... Read more

Editorial Review

2-cool 2-be 4-real! Forget Beach Blanket Bingo. Ultra trendy hipsters Noelle and Sana know how to make beach parties hot! These two pals, clad in bathing suits, wraps, and sandals, are ready for some fun in the sun. The 9-inch dolls have long, realistic hair and some moveable joints--plus, they can hold hands! Best of all, they can be transported in style in their ribbon-handled sturdy cardboard carrying case (heart-shaped, of course). Accessories include two real charm bracelets (big enough for their human buddies!), faux makeup, tropical drinks, cooler, brush, sunglasses, sunscreen, boom box with CDs, beach bag, and more. Girls will want to collect all the other 4-Ever friends: Brianee, Akire, Dianthe, and Calista. Everything is twice as much fun with a best friend! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Editorial Review

Historically speaking, baby dolls are well known for being packed with special features and abilities. Mercifully, this simple doll is just a doll. Her mouth doesn't open or close nor do her eyes and she performs no bodily functions. This simplicity makes her perfect for younger children just learning to play act like Mommy and Daddy. She has a soft, huggable body with a soft plastic head and wears a pink body suit and a white bib. There are synthetic beans in the bottom, presumably to make baby more balanced, although she lacks the ability to sit up on her own (just like a real baby). A set of toy plastic keys, a baby bottle, and a pink headband round out the ensemble.--Charlie Williams ... Read more

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Weighted Doll Great for Autistic Child
My daughter has autism and has had absolutly no interest in dolls. She didn't quite know what she was suppose to do with them or how to do imaginative play with them. We recently purchased this doll for her and she hasn't set her down yet. She pretend cries for the doll and tickles her. She feeds her and won't sleep without her. I think this doll has woken up emotions in my daughter that were not there before. This has taught her to understand empathy and how to care for someone. Autistic children like weighted objects and the beanie bottom of the doll makes her different from the other dolls we have given our daughter. I think the heavyness of the doll makes my daughter want to hold her constantly. Im so greatful that we got this doll and it has had such a wonderful impact on my daughter.

cute, durable but not really African American
I bought this doll for my daughter for Christmas. She loves her. It's the perfect size for 1 and half year olds. My only complaint is that she doesn't have any African American features.
All they did was dye the plastic a pasty brown color.

Fisher Price Little Mommy is awesome
I have a 23 month old and we just bought her this doll. She won't let it go. She loves to pretend to feed and give it naps. It's a great value and I beleive a perfect first doll. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Happy Birthday Barbie doll is released annually, and this year she is as lovely--in much the same way--as she was the year before. This time, Cotillion chic supplants prom vogue. Heavy brown bangs replace last year's fringes. Fuchsia dominates over the purple or pink from before. The big bow that was a bustle or hat, is now at Barbie's waist. Get the point? A few things do add interest, like a tiny gift box (to fill with a ring for Mommy, or a jaw breaker for Daddy?). There's also a tiny paper birthday card and cake, but a deft Barbie fan knows where real value lies: the kid-sized tiara. Shiny and colorful, it can be added to a dress-up wardrobe or worn to steal the thunder of a pint-sized nemesis. Toy includes small parts, not for kids under 3 years old. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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Birthday Gift For My Niece
I bought this gift for my 3 year old niece and she loved it. It came with a cute little tiara for the birthday girl. Unfortunately I think she was a bit too young for the toy because she wanted to undress it and she ended up losing the shoes. My sister ended up putting it away because she said that it was too nice for my niece to ruin. So what she did was she put it up on a shelf and it made a very nice display doll for my niece's room. I think that this doll is too pretty for a younger child to play with and ruin. I would recommend it for an older girl, or for use as a display for a collector or to add a touch of decoration for a little girls room to match the barbie comfortor, curtains, etc. ... Read more

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Great for Girls!
If your little one loves doing hair, my niece loves it and took it to school the very next day she received it for "Show and Tell." Now, she can stay out of ours! :) ... Read more

Editorial Review

Rock-a-bye baby--when this doll is patted, the crying will stop. Rock A ByeChou Chou makes lots of cooing and burbling sounds, and just like a real baby, she criesfor attention, too. She can be comforted by patting her firmly on the back or by giving hera bottle or her own pink pacifier. When Chou Chou is placed on her back to sleep, herblue eyes close, and she "falls asleep" with gentle, regular breathing sounds. When she'spicked up, her eyes pop open and she "wakes up" with giggling or crying. The 19-inchdoll has the same high-quality materials and construction of all Zapf dolls, with a pretty,hard-vinyl face, molded vinyl hands and feet, and bean-filled arms and legs for a cuddlyfeel. Rock A Bye Chou Chou wears a pink and white sleeper with a matching cap, andshe requires three AA batteries (not included) to power her coos and cries. --MarcieBovetz ... Read more

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African American Chou Chou Doll
When I first saw the chou chou doll, I ran to tell my mom
about her.Her beautiful face will light any little girls
face up.Her soft body will make you hold her in your arms,
and never let her go. The chou chou doll is an excellent
item for your little mommies to be.When you see her the very
first time your eyes light up with joy.I personally enjoyed
chou chou because, she gave me the feel of being a mommy.
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needs more
(...) I'm sure there are some who will enjoy her as an educational experience;You must use a gentle touch to soothe her, but that is the only educational aspect.

Disappointing
I purchased this doll for my daughter last year for a Christmas gift. I was very excited when I read what the doll could do. That is the only reason why I purchased the doll. However, she does not do everything she is supposed to do. I took her back to the store thinking we had a defective doll. Not true. The doll does not cry or laugh. The only thing she seems to do is make a cooing sound. Very disappointing. However, my daughter still plays with her.

she is great
me and my husband are expecting our first child in july of 2004 and my god mother suggested that we get baby chou chou for practice she is very cute and realistic i cant wait until i have my baby she cries and laughs and sometimes she cries just for attention you know just to be held she is a big responsiblity and we are sure our baby to be will

Love baby cho cho
I purchased this doll for my 5 year old soon to be 6 year old and she absolutely adores the doll. I purchased the doll because I am excpecting my second child in a couple of weeks and wanted her to have a toy that would keep her occupied and understand babies a little more. The doll really feels baby-like and the sounds are great, although I wish she made a little more noises, which I understand the baby ananable does. I also purchased the outfit and diaper bag set, she loves the diaper bag which gives her a sense of being a real mom. My husband and myself enjoyed pretending with my daughter with the doll baby we were nominated to be her baby sitter as she went to pretend work. ... Read more

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Don't buy
This doll ripped after one weeks play. The seams started to give and it is impossible to fix!!!! ... Read more

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Sasha's HOUSE In A Bag!
She has three shirts: a tye-on yellow, a slip-on white, and a red. She has a fringe skirt and trendy jeans. Her robe has duckies and she has matching shorts. Her bag is fringy, like her skirt, and she comes with a chair, telephone, mirror, and three frames. Her radio and teacup are also in there, plus her makeup, nail polish, hair stuff, and glasses. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's you and me, baby! Baby Darling is a soft, cuddly African American doll who still needs a little "boost" at mealtime. Luckily, she has a handy-dandy high chair that converts easily (with the subtraction of a set of legs) to a booster seat. Youngsters will love playing Mommy (and enlightened Daddy) with their little Darling. Standing just under two feet tall, the doll has bright brown eyes that close when she lies down, chubby plastic hands and feet, and a winning smile. She wears a flowery purple get-up with floppy hat, but if things get too messy at the dinner table, she can always change into her fleecy pink suit. The Baby Darling gift set includes the doll, two outfits, convertible high chair, tray, bowl, utensils, bottle, and sippy cup. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more