The New Trend of Cuddly, Modern Baby Dolls

Timeless and intriguing, the concept of baby dolls for kids is a tried-and-true notion! Millions of little girls around the world, for generations, have played with baby dolls of soft, snuggly materials, and they’ve never really had to do much but be cuddly.  This may be fine for infants and those up to 6 months of age, but older toddlers demand their baby dolls be something more.

The following dolls are cuddly, yet modern, and equipped with a wide-range of motions and functions. From swimming, to napping, and acting like a real baby, these girly-girl toys are the perfect addition your on-the-go gal’s trendy toy box.

Melissa & Doug Jenna Doll

This sweet-faced dolly is the epitome of a sleeping beauty!

She’s the aforementioned “napping” doll that opens and closes her eyes depending on her position. When your youngster takes her cuddle buddy to bed, the doll can suckle her thumb or pacifier and snooze too. No lullaby required!

Upon waking, your toddler can give baby a bath with wipe-clean arms and legs, and a removable outfit for make-believe diaper changes. Pretty in pink and decked in soft fabric from head to toe, Jenna is a newborn’s first best friend.

My Baby Alive Doll

With eating, sleeping, speaking, and changing, this baby doll is equipped with everything to make her seem alive.

She can eat from a miniature bowl of special dolly food, drink from a magnetic sippy cup, close her eyes for a little nap, and say “I love you” to her “mommy.” She can also speak in 30 different, unique phrases, and makes real, messy (only wet) diapers for her miniature momma to change.

Decked in an adorable dress, she’ll also fit in most typical baby doll clothes, so the options for wardrobe changes are limitless.

Zapf Baby Born Mommy Look I Can Swim Doll

This cutie can swim! Perfect for in the bathtub or swimming pool, your youngster’s new best friend can paddle and stroke from one side to the other, swimming completely on her own. Her arms move in tandem and her legs kick while wearing a pair of neon-pink, ultra-cute flippers. She can even wear matching goggles! Afterwards, your baby can care for her dolly’s hair with a comb and 2 awesome hair accessories.

To get the optimum swimming power, parents should follow instructions when placing dolly in a pool or tub.