I presented this doll to my daughter today. She is 18 months old and has two other soft dolls that were presents, but she hasn't shown much interest in them. I wanted something with natural, nontoxic materials, and quickly learned that that doesn't come cheap. She stared at it in wonder and clasped her chubby little arms around it. It's been at her side since then. Watching her whisper to it eases the pain I felt about the price tag.
From an adult perspective, this doll is made of quality materials, and the construction is sound. There is absolutely no chemical smell. The skin is darker than I expected, more of an espresso color, but I consider that a positive as it is closer to my daughters complexion. The doll is stuffed quite firmly, but I expect that she will soften over time. The dress is much prettier than it appeared in the picture. I purhased clothes designed for the American Doll brand, and those fit adequately, but are a little loose. The doll has smooth cotton skin, and feels warm when held, probably due to the wool.
I would have given 5 stars if not for the hair. It's soft, shiny and jet-black, like my daughter's hair, and obviously a natural fiber. The roots seem to be firmly attached. However, it is somewhat fragile, and I've had a clump break off in my hand while styling it. One of the reasons I wanted a Waldorf doll was for the styleable hair, but this doll's hair would have to be handled very gently. I am braiding it out of the way until my daughter is old enough to accomplish this.
All in all, this is a beautiful, sturdy doll that managed to appeal to a very picky toddler. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
No comments:
Post a Comment