So you bought the perfect 18-inch doll with a variety of outfits, and now she’s sitting untouched in a trunk in your daughter’s room. Or maybeshe’s been well-loved and is now lying on the floor of the playroom with no clothes on and matted hair.
Whatever the case may be, if you’re looking to get your daughter inspired to play with her doll again, here are four creative ideas to get that doll off the floor and back into your daughter’s arms. With Dollie & Me’s beautiful, lifelike hair and the wide variety of 18-inch doll outfits, it’s easy to get your daughter excited about her Dollie again.
1) Let’s begin with the hair: Playing hairdresser is a favorite pastime of most little girls, and with these few simple tips on caring for your Dollie’s hair, it’s easy and fun to play beauty shop. Your 18-inch doll hair is different than human hair and needs to be cared for accordingly. First, a little secret — NEVER use water, shampoo, detangling mists or creams on your Dollie’s hair. To best detangle her mane, begin with a wire brush. Gather the hair in your hands as if you were making a ponytail and begin brushing slowly from the ends of the strands, working your way up to the roots. Your doll is sure to have sleek and shiny locks in no time!
Once Dollie’s hair is detangled, it’s time to have fun. Spend some quality time with your daughter teaching her to braid her doll’s hair. With the basic braid under her belt, she’s ready to move on to more complicated styles like fishtails or multi-braid looks. Look to the internet for further inspiration. There are loads of videos on YouTube that offer step-by-step instructions for beautiful styles. Playing with your doll’s hair can quickly become its own art form!
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2) Get creative: Perhaps the most exciting part of owning a Dollie & Me doll is the hours your daughter gets to spend being creative with clothes and accessories. Luckily, you don’t need to have dozens of outfits. Dollie & Me knows how much fun it is to play dress-up, and our clothes are priced to encourage creative play. Start your daughter’s collection with some mix-and-match separates. Play with your daughter and challenge her to see how many outfits she’s able to come up with using Dollie & Me’s wide variety of skirts, pants and tops. When dress-up time is over, stage a fashion show with your dolls and their favorite outfits! Cue up some sassy tunes on Spotify or Pandora and watch as your daughter’s doll struts her stuff.
3) Summertime is here! That means trips to the beach, afternoons by the pool and exciting playdates with your daughter and her friends. Other times, that means long hours of unstructured playtime. If your daughter finds herself missing the schedule of a school day, why not play school? Dollie is an excellent student. Help your daughter set up a mock classroom in the playroom or basement. Break out the chalkboard and use shoeboxes as miniature doll desks. Look for affordable lesson books at places like the dollar store, and outfit Dollie with her own mini collection of school supplies. Golf pencils are the perfect size for your scholarly 18-inch doll. Let your daughter play teacher. Not only is she having fun with her Dollie, but she’s also learning as she plays. Dollies especially love story time. Have your daughter practice reading to her class of 18-inch pupils.
4) Get outside and take Dollie on the road: Anywhere your daughter goes, her Dollie can go too! Start with local trips — take your doll to the park, push her on the swings and enjoy a game of hopscotch. If you’re venturing out on a family vacation, Dollie is a great travel companion. See how many photos you’re able to get of Dollie in front of vacation spots — Dollie at Mount Rushmore, Dollie sunbathing at the seashore, Dollie looking out of the window of a car or plane! Traveling with Dollie adds new dimensions to your family’s photo album and creates cherished family memories.
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