Editorial Review

This delightful bathtime toy transforms a tub of water into a magical pond where happy babiessplash and swim. A turn of the flower-knob in her back, and Lori Water Lily is ready to kick and swim,while her squirt-ducky friend floats nearby. Lori sits peeking out from the big yellow petals of her fabricflower (orange and white inside), clad in orange bathing suit, removable fabric swim cap, and plasticgoggles. She has a vinyl head and waterproof nylon fabric body, with soft-stuffed arms, rigid legs, and hardtorso. Turn her knob, give it a pull, and put her in the water to see her swim. Or, let her float serenely onher inflatable, transparent green lily pad while her mommy gets her bath. And when it's time for Lori'sshower, the shower (with flower outlet) attaches easily to the lily pad, and operates easily, too, with asqueeze of the rubber bulb pump. Lori's lily-flower home has suction pads, so she can live close by thewater, always ready for bathtime play. A patch kit is included for the vinyl lily pad. --Ava Natov ... Read more

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Not Highly Recommended
I bought this for my daughter, Lori, because of the doll's name. It is a cute item initially, but the "swimming" mechanism doesn't work as expected. It is a good sized doll and for a mere five dineros, it wasn't a bad deal. We have a hanging basket in the bathroom for the water toys, so it was able to drip dry, and my state isn't too humid, so we didn't experience the mold that another review spoke of. My daughter got this for Christmas and the set was donated to Good Will less than 5 months later. The best part is the shower, which was only fun when Mom operated it--since it was too difiicult for little ones.

Decent for the price
This was bought for my then 4 and 5 year old, they enjoyed it the first couple times after that it was just another toy sitting around not getting used. This product is fairly large and hard to find a place to store once bathtime is over. We couldn't store in the bathtub because of size and mold on the lily portion. Must dry this product after each use to avoid the mold. The kids did like the fact that baby comes out and can be played with outside of the tub. ... Read more

Editorial Review

2-cool 2-be 4-real! Forget Beach Blanket Bingo. Ultra trendy hipsters Caliste (brunette) and Brianee (blonde) 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 Sana. Everything is twice as much fun with a best friend! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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4-ever best friends
i am so glad to find a doll with blonde hair and brown eyes for my daughter and the other one looks just like my niece who is part hispanic. i am glad they broke out of the blonde hair blue eye mold.

cool dolls
Its usually rare for a blond doll to have brown eyes and im glad they made brianee like that becaue i have blond hair and brown eyes. the funny thing is calista looks sorta like my best friend too. i havent boughten one yet but i will as soon as i get the chance to go to the toy store.

Best friend dolls-by ally
best friend dolls are really cute! The thing that is funny about them is, that Calista and Brianee look exactly like me and my best friend!

Hours of entertainment.
Rarely can a toy capture my little sisters' attention for longer than five minutes, but these dolls sure did! Considerably cuter than the trashy Bratz dolls by the same maker, I don't feel guilty letting my sisters play with the Best Friends 4-Ever dolls.

Buyer beware, these toys come with almost as many small parts as a Polly Pocket set, so I wouldn't recommend these for small children. ... 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

Editorial Review

2-cool 2-be 4-real! Forget Beach Blanket Bingo. Ultra trendy hipsters Brianeeand Noelle 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 Sana. Everything is twice as much fun with a best friend! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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great deal!
this package comes with alot of different styles, a barbie and much more. it has flippers and awesome clothing. its a great deal on how much it is to! everyone who likes cali girl would love this package. the cali girls i have are just beautiful and are great quality

Cool Cali Girl Barbie!
I love this Barbie! I wasn't really impressed by the Cali Girl line until I saw this doll. I love the surfboard, the scuba gear, the boom box, and all the other little extras! I have really enjoyed all the bonus fashions that come with this set! She will share these outfits with her Cali Girl friends! I also have the Teresa gift pack like this and it is also loads of fun!

Makes you wanna go to the beach!
As a collector of Barbie for many years, I didn't really like the single Cali Girl Barbie, but I love this set. There are lots of stylish fashions, and the green short sweater jacket is really cute. A nice set, with lots to mix and match. Decent detailing, too. If you want a Cali Girl, I think this is the one to buy. ... Read more

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Dollhouse Fashion Doll
This doll comes in a tubular plastic container with her stand. Her outfit is cute, even comes with underwears as well. Also included is a handy plastic suitcase with a key ring attached, and carries a extra set of shoes and a one top. Seems very durable and heavy. I think she is heavy due to her huge head which I found cute. If she had a bobble head she will look to cute for words on a desk or dresser...LoL. The doll is also articulated at the neck, shoulders, and at the thigh part of the leg. Facial paint work is great! the colours blend well. She even has one painted on toe ring, one on each feet. I rated her a 3 star in education because a child might want to sew an outfit for her giving them ideas of fashions. Not sure if a child will play with it for a long period of time since her hair is molded on and not much for posing. But as a collector of dolls she is sure to shine in my collection. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Having apparently shunned more glamorous former careers (ballerina, movie star), Barbie is ready to settle in to practice as a pediatrician in this charming play set. Doctor Barbie wears a pink smock done up in a very cute stork pattern, along with matching pink pants and the obligatory white shoes. Her office is nicely outfitted. It includes an exam table with two cradles, bottles, tiny baby toys, medical charts, baby announcements, birth certificates, a stethoscope, and a tongue depressor. Two tiny babies, all wrapped up warm and toasty, are also included. We liked how thoroughly stocked Barbie's office was, making this set not just fun and comprehensive, but also educational. --John Moe ... Read more

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Barbie Happy Family Baby Doctor By Mattel in
This is one of the few Barbie lines left that involves wholesome family values. This doll has pretty black hair styled with a headband, a good thing for show, but not for repeated styling. She has jointed arms with a hole in one finger, used for tiny accessories such as a pencil. This hole is very helpful because it holds the accessories in place for an easier playtime. Her uniform, while not reflecting that of a real doctor's, is cute and colorful. While a milk white uniform might bore a child, colors will keep your kid more entertained. Her stethescope is removable, and she comes with a pair of stylish white sneakers with heels (her feet must ache by the end of the day). She comes with various documents, baby bottles, baby pouder, medicines, etc. A dresser with clear rockable cradles on top holds two adorable babies, delicately wrapped in pink and blue blankets and intricately painted with the most adorable faces. The dresser has a shelf where Barbie's tools can be stored. All in all, this is a toy any little girl, or even a boy, could enjoy. It not only gives your children a lesson in child care, but also shows them love can be found in the smallest places, rather it would be in the world of Barbie, or in the hearts of 2 beautiful little babies.

Perfect for the Happy Family
The durability of this toy is low, because like most barbie products the tiny peices will get lost in a week under adverage play. Of course, you have to allow for the fact the stuff has to look like Barbie can use it, so for as long as it last as a whole - it's a good set. I knew Barbie had to include herself in this set somehow and it's cute they put her on the back burner as a Doctor. And she comes with two extra babies if you want to add some other families with random dolls to hang out with Midge and Alan's kids. You can also bring Midge and Alan's baby for a check up. It's really a fun addition if you have the rest of the Happy Family and even if you don't you could have 'other Barbie' bring Krissy in for a checkup. I think it's cute they gave her the floral smock some kid doctors have instead of the standard white.

So with the Happy Family it promotes the education value of taking care of yourself while your preganant and takening care of baby. And without the Happy Family, with Families of your own invention, it can do the same. And if you don't think pregnant Midge is a good example, I'm sure a career Barbie is.

For the African-American version in particular, I'm glad you've embraced our different complextions. Barbie and babies all have beuatiful, unique skin tones. I remember when all Black dolls were the same chocolate color and all looked a like. Thank you for finally embracing our diversity.

She's a doctor but why does she look like a nurse?
I love the idea of this product but I don't understand why she is wearing a floral coat. This is something that you normally see on medical personnel other than a doctor! All of the doctors that I've seen wear a white doctor's coat or everyday clothing with their stethoscope.

the kids
I bought this just for the two infants that come but the doll is really beautiful. Her hair style isnt as commmon as some of the others. She's my only doctor ... Read more

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My child's favorite doll
My child received "Clara" from her grandmother and this doll is her favorite. It is light weight so she can carry it around easily. It is a small doll but it is the perfect size for a child to play with. the doll's hair is hard to maintain but the bonnet hides it. The baby comes with a great deal of accessories for the price you pay. She is a great deal. We love her and I intend to get some more of the Life Lessons Group if they are available. ... Read more

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Teresa is Terrific!!!
I love this set so much! I love all the outfits she comes with, you can make at least 4 different combinations. I also have enjoyed all the little extras - the magazine, lipstick, comb, and the boom box is cool! She has a boogie board and snorkle mask and fins which makes for lots of play possibilities! I think her woven mat and bag are quite fun too! She is one of my favorite dolls that Mattel has made! ... Read more