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

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Great Baby Doll
My 5 year old granddaughter has two of these dolls and we are getting her this one for Christmas. She just loves them. They are really sweet and cuddly.

The Cutest Chou Chou Baby Yet! :)
I am a thirty-something toy and doll collector, and this adorable baby won my heart the minute I saw her! :) "Be Happy Chou Chou" has a sweet, expressive face...her shining brown eyes and darling smile will melt your heart! :)

The real fun for your little one will begin the moment she squeezes little Be-Happy's tummy...Be-Happy has a realistic and infectious baby laugh that will make your "little mommy" smile! :) Tickle Be-Happy under her arms and she laughs and coos...her little baby sounds are sweet and soft. :)

In my opinion, this precious 14" doll is the cutest baby in the Chou Chou line of dolls!! :) She is cuddly, durable, adorable, and reasonably priced. A charming little baby that will inspire lots of nurturing play, hugs, and happy times for your little one! :)

GREAT DOLL and SOOOO CUTE!
After looking and reading reviews on some other Chou Chou dolls for my daughter, decided on this one for her. Checked out Baby Annabell and Rock-A-Bye Chou Chou. They did have some more features to them, which thought would be nice. So went to store to see in person. Fell in love with the Be Happy Chou Chou. She was smaller and just a cuter face on her. She laughs, cries, giggles... very cute! My daughter is happy with the sounds the doll makes and doesn't seem to mind that she doesn't do what the other Chou Chous do. This doll is also a nicer size, nice size for my three-year old to carry around. Thought the Rock-A-Bye was a bit too big, as we've had bigger dolls and just seemed awkward for her. But would highly recommend this doll. VERY cute face and her hat is adorable on her! She makes just enough noises and is really a perfect size. Even my 14 month old is enjoying her. Glad we made this purchase, and feel we got a cuter doll for her for a much better price than the Rock-A-Bye or Baby Anabell. ... 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

Editorial Review

Charming Chou Chou is a dear baby doll just the right size and weight for little ones to cuddle. The doll has a soft-cloth body and high-quality, molded vinyl head, arms, and legs, with sweetly curled fingers and toes. Chou Chou has brown blinking eyes with long lashes and an open mouth so her thumb will fit inside. When she tires of her thumb, she can suck on the pacifier attached to her outfit with a pink chain and teddy bear clip. Chou Chou wears a disposable diaper, a pink checked romper suit, and a matching cap printed with tiny teddy bears. A tiny cloth teddy bear is tied to one wrist. Her extra outfit is a white playsuit with blue checked trim and matching stocking cap. Both Chou Chou and her attractive clothing are made of the highest quality materials, with thoughtful attention paid to every detail, except for the crucial matter of skin tone: this poor baby's face, hands, and feet are a different shade than her body. ... Read more

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Great Doll!
I got this doll this summer, and I love her! She has dark skin, dark brown eyes, and a sweet expression. Baby chou chou came in a pink one- piece outfit, decorated with bears,a matching hat, and a pair of pajamas. She also came with a pacifire and teddy bear. This doll had a cuddly body, and is really great for playing mommy with. Overall, this is a really great doll that everyone of all ages will enjoy!

Perfect size for a toddler
We gave our daughter this doll when she turned one (minus the tiny parts, which she now enjoys playing with at age 2). At just under 14 inches, the Little Chou-Chou is the perfect size for a very small girl (even though the recommended age is 4, which I don't get).

This doll has a beautiful, realistic face with very pretty eyes compared to many dolls out there. The soft body makes her easy to cuddle, though tricky to keep clean. The mouth is permanently open slightly, which is perfect for "feeding" her magic bottles, pretend food from a baby spoon, or her own special binky, which will stay in nice and tight.

The only thing I wish were different about the Little Chou Chou doll is the eyes. I always loved when dolls magically close their eyes when you lay them down, but this doll's eyes always stay open. It's not awful, and my daughter doesn't mind, but an older child might. Beyond that, this is an absolutely perfect first doll for a girl who is ready to play pretend mommy!

A BEAUTIFUL BABY
I bought this baby for my 21 month old daughter. From this first time she saw the baby in the toy store she said "awww look at the baby". I knew I had to get for her. She loves it, and I plan to buy another for her birthday

So Cute
This doll is the best! My daugther Sarah who is 11 loves this doll! She is a real mother to this doll. She is getting the bigger Chou Chou doll which has functions,for Christmas! But she loves this doll! She named it Isabella. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Just like real infants, pampered baby dolls deserve fine treatment whenit's time for a diaper change. This versatile cloth diaper bag holds all theaccessories needed for a quick change, including one doll-size disposablediaper, a large cloth changing pad, and three plastic bottles of pretend lotionand baby powder. The diaper bag has a long, adjustable strap so it can be wornover the shoulder like a purse or across the body as a backpack. Both the bagand the changing pad are made of a pretty cotton print covered with teddy bearsand baby bottles, and the pad is large enough to double as a doll blanket.--Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

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Excellent Product!
I have a Chou Chou doll, and this bag is excellent. I bought my doll about 2/3 years ago, and the bag is still in excellent condition. It has items in it too, that are also in perfect condition. Feeding Spoon, Bowl, Blanket, Creams, and Food. This is an excellent product, that I love. Very durable, and fun!

Cute but a little pricey
For the price I would have expected more in the way of accessories, maybe another little diaper. The fabric the bag is made from is cute, and cleans easily, and it's sewn well enough. I wish I had bought two when I found this on sale, because it immediately sparked a fight between my five and two year old girls. My advice, look for a sale to make the price closer to the value.

I AGREE!!!
I agree with the other customer that wrote a reveiw for this product. I have a CHOU CHOU doll named Hermione. I also recomend this for any CHOU CHOU doll's "mommy."

Taking care of baby
I have a Chou Chou doll named Areaonna.To take care of Areaonna or any other baby you need to change her diaper so she will be fresh and clean.This diaper bag is easy to take along with you! Get Areaonna or any other baby the things she needs like the feeding set clothes and the bouncy seat your doll will be just perfect !!!!!!

My Daughter Loves This
My four year old daughter received the changing backpack for Christmas along with the bouncy seat and feeding set. The backpack is very good quality, although I feel a bit pricey (but grandma bought it). She uses the changing pad as a doll blanket. The backpack fits the feeding set inside along with the other accessories. The best thing about it is she loves to change her doll's diaper and the blanket matches the bouncy seat. The two zippers on the backpack are very easy for her to use. ... Read more