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Mum makes inclusive dolls for all children

Anita ButterworthMarch 9, 2021

When Clare Tawell tried to find a doll with hearing aids for her deaf daughter, it was a frustrating search. So she took matters into her own hands. What... Read More...

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10 perfect dolls for newborn babies

Katie OliveiraOctober 28, 2020

When a baby gets their first doll, a whole world of caring, sharing and friendship opens up. Sure, they might not say a lot, but these cuties are purpose-bu... Read More...

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Kmart releases inclusive doll range

Anita ButterworthSeptember 22, 2020

Kmart is being applauded by parents for releasing a range of dolls celebrating diversity and embracing differences. The range includes dolls that are bli... Read More...

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Barbie releases more inclusive dolls

Anita ButterworthFebruary 19, 2020

Barbie has come a long way since her 1959 release, transforming from a bombshell blonde with an unrealistic and unattainable figure to a diverse r... Read More...

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10 best pirate dolls for modern buccaneers

Anita ButterworthJuly 13, 2018

Hoist the sail and heave-ho, we're hitting the high seas for swashbuckling fun with our favourite pirate dolls and rattles. Little landlubbers are scramblin... Read More...

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Just like me: the sweetest Down Syndrome dolls

Anita ButterworthJanuary 2, 2018

Little ones love to feel included - like they're part of the big, wide world. With soft skin, familiar features and anatomically correct bodies Down Syndrom... Read More...

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Hand-crafted cuddle + kind dolls giving meals to kids in need

Anita ButterworthNovember 14, 2017

Having a cuddly friend to snuggle up to, ease boo-boos and tell secrets to is a must when you're little - no one understands you quite like your favourite s... Read More...

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Made to order: America Girl launches ‘Create Your Own’ dolls

Jenna GalleySeptember 1, 2017

A doll that looks just like your little one? Yep, there's an app for that! Kids will adore being able to customise these gorgeous dolls, choosing everything... Read More...

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Multicultural dolls on a mission

Jenna GalleyMay 1, 2017

Toys can help children bridge the gap between imaginative play and real life situations. A husband and wife team in London are helping to ensure all childre... Read More...

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Modern families

Caroline TaylorDecember 7, 2016

Whether your family is two dads and a baby, a single mum with twins, or grannie looking after four boys, Timo Handmade family dolls let you mix and match to... Read More...

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Bam! Pow! Gorgeous superhero rag dolls save the day!

Kate Le GallezDecember 22, 2015

Your kidlet will be racing for the nearest telephone booth (do they still exist?) to change into their superhero costume and save the day with these super s... Read More...

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Kokeshi Dolls just got a modern makeover

Kate Le GallezDecember 10, 2015

We. Want. One. Now! These gorgeous Kokeshi Dolls by Sketch.inc have taken the traditional Japanese doll and turned it into a gorgeous piece of design. Th... Read More...

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Meet Lammily: The ‘body positive’ doll with average woman’s proportions

Mums GrapevineDecember 1, 2014

There's a new girl on the dollhouse block, and Barbie's going to have to move over - Lammily's moving in! When artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm posted... Read More...

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27 rag dolls to steal your child’s heart

Briony WalkerFebruary 7, 2014

A beautiful rag doll is the perfect childhood friend. Whether being pushed around in a toy pram, dragged up into a treehouse or being tucked into bed at nig... Read More...

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Amy is the perfect doll for little girls

Mums GrapevineOctober 10, 2013

Amy’s Dressing Room Doll ($59.95) by Ragtales is a return to innocence; an antidote to fashion dolls with giant heads and tiny outfits. This adorable cotton... Read More...

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