The Playground

If your little girl is between the ages of three and 11 (yes, even 11!), you’re likely to have embarked upon the adventure of doll obsession! It seems as if 18-inch dolls are everywhere, and some can be expensive (we’re talking second mortgages!).

That said, the history of 18-inch dolls is long and steeped in creativity. And with Dollie & Me, there’s no need to drain your bank account to let your little girl get in on the fun. Here are some facts about the history of 18-inch dolls, and reasons why your little girl deserves to have one:

Dress-up dresses and play dolls are so much more than accessories for pretend play; they are catalysts for imaginative thinking and creative expression. As children experiment in different social and emotional roles, they nurture their problem-solving skills, discover their identity and build confidence by learning that they can be anything they want to be.

Give your little girl the canvas to explore her imagination and create an identity for herself – to spin her own story. Whether she’s a splatter painter by nature or prefers to color in the lines, that freedom to play and create is the best gift you can give her.

Got a bout of writer’s block, or stuck trying to set the stage? No worries. Here are five of Dollie & Me’s playful prompts to get you and your daughter started on her self-expression story.