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Baby and potty
This toy, although at times messy, appeals greatly to my 31/2 year old. I suggest you give it a try.

My daughter loves this doll!
My daughter loves this doll. She loves to carry her around and play with her. She loves to "feed" the doll as well, but it is a little difficult for her to push the bottle far enough into her mouth.

Some of the pieces that come with the doll can be easily lost, and the top of the potty sometimes wants to come out, but those are the main drawbacks. Also, in order to keep her pottying, I have to keep filling her bottle, and in order to avoid a mess, I have to continue emptying the potty.

She is a very pretty doll, however, and my daughter loves to play with her... whether she's making the doll go potty (which she only does on her potty chair) or whether she's just carrying her around the house.

Great potty teaching tool
I purchased one of these dolls a few weeks ago for my twins. I'd read and bought into the "Potty Training for Dummies" method, and one of their ideas is to have a doll that wets, figuring that, if a kid can show a doll how to use the potty, then they can do it, too. I did a little research, and found that this doll was the best for the money.

My twins (who are boys, by the way), love this doll. She only wets in the potty, which I definitely appreciate, both as a teaching element and as a mom who has to clean up. She comes with a LOT of gear, specifically related to toilet training.

The bottle and sippy cup are both a little bit hard to fully insert into her mouth, which does make for a bit of a mess sometimes, but my boys seem to have figured out that they have to get the nipples pretty far in, and we're doing much better with that after a short time.

In fact, they loved it so much that I ended up buying a second one, because they both wanted to feed her all the time. They certainly don't seem to mind that she isn't soft - both dolls are getting lots of hugs and love from my kids.

My only gripe - why not a boy? Our dolls do tend to stay naked most of the time (easier for the potty, anyway) and without clothes, you can't really tell. However, especially as a potty training tool, it might be nice to have a little bit of anatomical correctness, (especially for boys) as well.

However, that's only my OWN gripe - from the point of view of two 2-year-olds in my house, this doll is fantastic.

Be prepared to get wet!
It's great that this doll can use a potty, I love that, but to give the doll water requires more pressure and accuracy than a 2 1/2 year old can provide. So when she gets a bottle, water winds up everywhere but in the doll's guts. And try telling a 2 1/2-year-old who wants to do it herself that you have to be the one to give the doll her bottle! And even I have a hard time feeding the doll without water leaking all over. It's also annoying that the bottles and sippy cup have rounded bottoms, so you can't put them down. But my daughter does love using the potty at the same time the doll does, it' s a great teaching tool.

My kids love this doll
My daughter just turned one year old, and I wanted to get a doll for her birthday. They don't have many choices for that age, but felt that this one looked pretty safe. I also got her the matching stroller. She immediately started pushing her doll around and plays with it often. My 2 year old son also loves the doll, and at first they fought over it. The stroller reviews mention that the stroller is not well made, but I really like it, and think it's sturdy enough. I would highly recommend this doll, mainly because you get alot for the price. ... Read more

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Baby Annabell for My Granddaughter
Well, I bought Baby Annabell for my 3 year old Granddaughter and she absoultly loves her as do I!
I think she is just darling. My granddaughter found her early, as in before Christmas!
Yes she was her Christmas present and she found it in Grandma's spare room a couple of weeks ago and just knew that it was for her. Any way, we both just love her.

Baby Annabell Doll
I received the baby Annabell for my daughter in the mail today. The doll is in good condition, however the way it was packaged was terrible. The box was mangled and I am surprised it was okay. I think my daughter will love this doll, but she will have to wait until Christmas :-)

New Mommy
I just got this baby today i loved it i guess its kinda silly for a 13 year old to play with dolls but i think its fun(dont tell my friends)anyways this doll isnt what i expected i thought it would do more stuff i couldnt chooose between rock a bye chou chou or annabell but when i found out annabells mouth moved i was set i think its fun to act like you have your own baby if you have old brothers or sisters who like to annoy then its not good like me my sister likes to yell and hit it right when it falls asleep but i think this is a great baby, overall.

BABY Annabell
I got Baby Annabell in the hopes that I would get a very modern doll.When I opened the pakage I wwas somewhat disppionted. Yes she was modern like she giggled and cryed. She really makes realistic mouth movements.BUT sometimes when you try to read a story to her she justs keeps on giggling.I can't really take out of my rooom or my family will go insane. Even when she sucks it's super noisy. I wish you could feed her or have to change her diaper because it's wet.It's perfect for the LITTLE mother HINT BETWEEN 3-7 but, maybe we older mother 7+up need something more than bottle feeding or rattling a rattle . Over all I think she is perfect for younger mothers. Also, I thinnk she is over priced. I do have a recomendation for older mothers though, Baby Born.

A great doll!
This doll is great--she cries and laughs like a real baby. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 year old and they both love to play with her. The crying is a little annoying after awhile, but you can turn her off with a switch on her back. She also comes with a bottle, pacifier, and toy bear. Well worth the money! ... Read more

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very fun to play with
my dad bought this for my little sisters 3rd birthday and she loved it he also bought the individual carseats (that come with the doll) like our twin brothers travel system and she puts the carseat in the back since the front doesnt have a tray(thats one thing she doesnt like)and pushes it everywhere it folds down very easy and is worth your money

Great toy for girls who love dolls
This is a great toy that inpirers girls that love dolls and kids.
It's eduucational value is good because it shows girls how to
repect there dolls. ... Read more

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Best Birthday Gift
My daughter got this for her first birthday and she loves it. She loves to feed the baby with the soft bottle and the carrier makes it easy for her to travel with baby. I totally disagree with the last comment posted about "Save your Money" the items are made small for small little hands, but they are not small enough for choking hazzards. We will be giving this as birthday gifts to other little girls within our family and friends circle.

Soft & sweet!
This will be a fun doll for my little one who will be a year old in a few weeks. It seems safe and soft, although it is a little smaller than I expected. I think my little girl will really enjoy it, although I'm not sure I would say the doll & accessories are a good value.

They call this doll my FIRST baby doll for a reason...
This doll is fantastic for VERY YOUNG children. I bought this for my twins who are just turning one. They are in love with their older sister's baby dolls, which they really shouldn't be playing with due to choking hazards. This doll is appropriately sized for a very small child, with embroidered eyes, mouth, etc. It is a stuffed doll, so no problem if your child sucks on it. Very soft, so nice for giving hugs. The small bottle and teddy bear are large enough that they do not pose choking hazards. Yes, the doll is hard for a child to dress, but the kids I think it is most appropriate for are not yet old enough to rip clothes off and dress it. The bed is also soft fabric, another bonus for the very young kid. I didn't know what to expect when I placed my order and was VERY pleased with the result. Perfect 1st birthday gift. Don't even THINK of giving this to an older (say 2 year old) child.

Save your money.
I bought this doll for my 2 year old. She loves anything baby-related so I thought this would be a nice addition to her toy collection. It's cute and soft, but really LITTLE. It comes with a bed/carrier, LITTLE teddy bear, LITTLE blankie (think washcloth), and a LITTLE stuffed bottle of milk. I'm aware that the dimensions of the doll are listed in it's description, but I rarely whip out my tape measure to see how big it really might be, I just assumed it would be a bit bigger. So, size might not matter for any reason except the following: such a LITTLE doll wears such LITTLE clothes that it is hard to dress and undress. My daughter is ok with ripping off the clothes, but even I have trouble putting them back on, and you could only imagine how much harder it is for the tiny fingers of a 2 year old. She gets very frustrated and screams for me to come and help her (of course, only to rip them off again, and so on!). She likes feeding and burping the doll, but thats basically it. I'd say for the same money there are plenty of others out there. ... 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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What a WONDERFUL doll!!!
Santa brought this doll for my 18 month old daughter last Christmas. I know that the appropriate age starts at 3 years old, but we have had no problems. In examining the doll, I found nothing that could be hazardous to my daughter. I think the manufacturer put that age on the box, because they thought an older child might get more out of the doll. However, my daughter has learned quite a bit herself, and I am sure it is a doll that will grow with her.

This doll is a big bone of contention when her five year old cousin comes over to play. They both want the doll at the same time. My daughter gets really protective, and tells her older cousin: "MY BABY". It is really neat to see her mothering instincts come alive with this doll. She carries it around everywhere with her, and gives it lots of hugs. She loves to hear the sounds it makes when she gives the doll a bottle or pacifier. I am extremely happy she received this doll.

Since my niece loves the doll so much, I am purchasing one for her today. Now, maybe I can have some peace when she comes for a visit.... HIGHLY recommended from me. No problems at all...

MIKELLA BEST EVER
I GOT BABY CHOU CHOU FOR MY GRANDAUGHTER'S 3RD BIRTHDAY<br /> SHE HAS OWNED HER FOR 1 YEAR. NO PROBLEMS SHE IS GREAT

Seems great but NOT
She seems like an amazing doll but my two little girls (ages 2 and 4, who love dolls and take good care of their toys) just don't like her. And she's already broken about a year after purchase. Her eyes just open and close continually when turned on. I tried new batteries so that wasn't the problem. The clothes were really awful. They looked old and worn out quickly, so I purchased her some new ones (not cheap) that weren't terry and that solved the problem with that. I paid full price for her so I am terribly disappointed. Also, beware that the bottle is very sharp for those who still put things in their mouth, especially toy bottles. But there is a pacifier to use if you must hide the bottle. I wish I hadn't wasted my money. Now my daughter wants a baby you just push her tummy to make her talk. Get one of those instead.

A must have for little mommy's/daddy's
My daughter begged Santa to bring this baby to her - and when he did she has been the best little mommy ever since! The doll is weighted just right and makes all the cute baby noises that baby's do - but she's not too loud. We don't care for the bald head/sculpted hair look so we jumped online and bought a baby doll wig for less than $10 and she's even more adorable and unique. This baby is well worth the money!! Zapf always makes such good quality toys we have never been disappointed. We highly recommend this baby for any aspiring mommy or new big sister or brother, our three year old son likes to take of the baby too. PS - she's very sweet with her bald little head, the wig was just something we did.

Lasting item
I was searching for additional outfits for my daughter's chou chou doll when I decided to add my comments. Two years ago I searched for a realistic first doll for my daughter's 2nd birthday. Chou Chou is what I found and she has lived up to every expectation. My daughter seems to have gravitated toward the smaller dolls such as the madeline 8 inch collection and now even smaller the polly dolls and accessories. But she continues to have Baby Chou Chou on hand sleeping in her own bed nearby. She loves to change doll clothes, so I try to always have accessories for all her favorites. One thing I must say is that for a doll who is approaching the end of a 2nd year with us, she has remained in excellent condition. No signs of wear. She doesn't go through tons of batteries either. We've replaced them once a year or so. I would highly recommend this doll. I agree with one of the other comments about the velcrow on the terry. Snaps might have been a better idea. I think the accessories for this doll are nice but a little pricey. My daughter loves to feed chou chou her bottle and give her pacifier to her. Sometimes she's had to bring her to me to stop her crying. Takes a firm pat on the back. She loves it and that's all that matters to me. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Maybe big girls don't cry--but sometimes little ones do. Baby Born Doll not only cries; she eats, drinks, pees in her diaper, uses the potty, and squeaks. This realistic baby doll performs eight functions (in addition to being a playmate for her human friend.) and comes with 10 accessories, including onesie, disposable diaper, cereal bowl with spoon, special food packets, bottle with extra cap, potty, rubber ducky, pacifier, baby bracelet, and birth certificate. Note: it is important to follow the very specific instructions regarding care and feeding, as failure to do so may result in moldy insides, which is not the kind of parenting lesson anyone wants to teach their child. As long as Baby Born Doll's "mama" or "papa" is a very careful parent who knows how to follow directions, she or he can have hours of fun and years of use of Baby Born. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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The Sweetest Baby doll
I bought this baby doll for my litle girl for Christmas and she will not let it out of her sight! It is very soft, very light weight, pretty and easy to clean. I am terrified of loosing it so I'm buying a few more as backups "just in case". In fact my hubby wants us to give these to all the new baby girls born to our friends and family, he likes it so much! Worth the money, it is a beautiful doll.

Love It!
My daughter - now 14 months - has two of these dolls. One at home and one for day care. She sleeps with them and loves them!
We got one as a "new baby" present and when she decided it was her favorite I bought a back-up. We've washed them numerous times and haven't had any problems. One of the great things about this doll is that she's so light... any small child can drag her around with no problem. Definately a great first doll for any little girl.

Pretty, except......
This is a lovely little doll. My only complaint is that her few strands of hair stick straight up. I don't know why this bothers me so much, but I've tried everything to get them to lay flat. Another thing to consider - this doll has no visible ears, nose, fingers, or toes. I didn't really think about this one way or another before I bought it, but my daughter is learning body parts, and she is very upset that the doll is missing some. It's kind of funny, but something to think about.

Beautiful first doll!!
My brother bought this doll (actually two) for my twin girls. The doll is really beautiful and very soft. I like the fact that the girls can chew on her and I don't have to worry about them hurting themselves on hard parts. She is smaller than most dolls, which is great for little girls. I recommend this doll to parents as a first baby doll.

a great doll for toddlers
My daughter, who is now 16 months old, received this doll for Christmas. It has since become her "lovey". She takes it EVERYWHERE with her. It is very durable, when it becomes dirty I just throw it in the washing machine. It is the perfect size for a little one to cuddle with or to drag around. I am buying a second one in case we lose the one we have. ... Read more

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It's Da Bomb all Dudes and Dudetts, Hopefully!
Okay I know Im ten but this thing is radical! It's all changie! I mean like I have one baby doll, and I was actually excited to get this toy!
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Editorial Review

This battery-operated Caucasian doll has unpredictable behaviors to give little girls a taste of what it's like to care for a real baby. Chou Chou makes realistic movements, such as kicking her legs when happy or when her diaper is being changed and opening and closing her eyes randomly. Her sounds and behaviors are also very convincing and include babbling baby talk when Chou Chou is happy, yawning when Chou Chou is sleepy, a sucking sound when Chou Chou's bottle is placed in her mouth, laughing when her blanket is thrown over the upper part of Chou Chou's body, and crying when Chou Chou is not attended to after one minute. Chou Chou also has molded plastic hands, feet, and head that look realistic and a soft, fabric body so she is still cuddly enough to sleep with. Chou Chou comes with several helpful care-taking accessories, including a pacifier, bottle, security blanket, and a birth certificate authenticating her arrival. She comes dressed in a romper suit, hat, and diaper—all of which may be hand washed. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Valium please!
While this doll is clever with its movements, it feels heavy and clunky -- more like a padded robot than a baby doll. My daughter received one from my sister-in-law, on whom I will seek revenge when she has kids someday (I'm thinking a drum set and an ant farm -- yuk yuk yuk). The baby's sounds are
l-o-u-d and very, very, very repetitous. It's enough to make you want to drive a knitting needle through your eye (or at the very least, take it to my sister-in-law's house and "accidentally" leave it there). Even my daughter begs me to "turn it off" after a few moments of play. All parents be warned! This one will drive you bonkers.

So so
Ilove this doll and all of it's functions. So does my daughter. The problem is we have purchased and returned two. The doll would keep moving it's mouth and blinking. No matter what we did it kept going, even after turning it off! I would have to take out the batteries at least 3 -4 times a day to reset it and to make it stop.<br /> My daughter wants Santa to bring her another cause she loves it so much. She will probably get her wish, but with lots of reservation.

Really Really Realistic
I bought Baby Annabel and this doll because after reading reviews I could NOT make up my mind. There are pros and cons to each, but this one is hands down my choice. Cons: 1. Plastic body is only on hands and feet. No dresses for Love Me Chou Chou! 2. Heavier than Annabel, but WAY more realistic feeling. She is chubby like a real baby. Pros: 1. Real skin like face, you can't tell through the box, but when you touch her face it is the coolest thing ever! 2. Much better sounding voice, realistic sounds. Annabel is kind of whiny, much louder and more computerized sounding. 3. Mouth moves when she cries and laughs as well as when she eats or suck on her pacifier. 4. The leg kicking is the cutest thing ever. She stretches her legs out like a real baby. For $5 more, it is an obvious choice!

The best eva
This doll is the best she moves, talks and looks like a real baby and is the cutest ever ... Read more

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Lots of potential but still a disappointment
Once again, a toy fails to "deliver" the promised fun and ease of use.The shower actually works, which was my main concern.I was pleasantly surprised that water did come through the nozzle.However, it is awkward for younger children and the tub is too short and the fish comes off far too easily.While the doll is well-made, it doesn't sit too well in the inflatable turtle.This is frustrating.Also, it would be nice if it had hair that could be washed,It's hard to lather a bald, plastic head.I'm keeping the toy because it's "somewhat fun" but it certainly doesn't deliver as promised or expected.

Fun Little Bath Doll
I bought this for my 3 year old daughter who loves baby dolls. Overall, she enjoys playing with the doll in the tub, washing it, and floating the doll in the little turtle float ring. But in my opinion, the shower feature on this toy is useless. You have to fill the fish toy with water, then connect it to the end of the water tube and squeeze, only to have about 2 tablespoons of water trickle out of the shower. You have to repeat this for each little trickle of water. It would be a lot better if the tube were connected to some kind of squeeze pump feature on the floaty toy (which I've seen before) which would make the shower easier to use and more fun. The doll itself is very durable. The body is filled with tiny plastic beads encased in a fabric lining, which makes for quick drying of the doll, and no mildew (which can be hard to avoid for bath toys). No water gets into the head as well which is also nice (and makes the doll float), so it is definitely well constructed, and seems as if it will be long lasting. Overall, it's a nice bathtub toy for doll lovers, and fun for my little one to practice her mommy skills on. ... 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. 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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My daughter loves it!
My daughter received this doll for Christmas when she was 16 months old. She also got the stroller. This has been her favorite toy since. She does everything with her baby. She feeds her the bottle and pushes her in the stroller. My daughter took the outfit off that comes with the baby but likes to put HER clothes on the doll! The doll must go everywhere with us! She is always kissing and hugging the doll and being very gentle with her so I think it's a good teaching tool for her to be a big sister because we are expecting a new baby the end of the year. I would recommend it to all parents of little girls, and the stroller too.

She's a little young for it still...
But my little girl managed to rip the head off of this doll in 5 seconds! She got this doll for her first birthday, and I was so happy because this was the baby doll I wanted for her. I was going to wait to buy it, but someone gave it to her as a gift. She would occasionally give the baby her bottle, but otherwise didn't play with this much. I figured she would grow into it. Well, I left her room for 5 seconds to get her hairbrush and came back to find that she had popped the head right off this doll! We'll have to have her fixed, but then we will be putting this doll away until our daughter is older.

Best Christmas present!
We got this doll for our 22 month old daughter for Christmas and it was a huge hit. The first thing she did was pick up the doll and feed her a bottle the way I feed her. Then she "counted" her foingers and toes! It is adorable to watch her mimic all of my actions with the doll. The doll is the perfect size and weight for a two year old to carry around and she is soft to cuddle with after a long day of exploration. I can't wait until the weather is warmer and we can take dolly for a walk in her toy stroller!

The expression on this doll's face is very sweet, unlike most other dolls that frankly are not at all attractive. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With bright eyes and outstretched arms, this adorable Cabbage Patch Kid is ready for lots of hugs. Like all of the Cabbage Patch Kids, she arrives with her very own birth date, adoption certificate and name, making her a unique collector’s item--in addition to being a great playmate. Measuring a full 16-inches from head to toe, she comes with a full set of removable clothes, including an adorable white dress, matching shoes, and a realistic diaper that can also be removed during pretend diaper changes ... Read more