When I think back to when I was little, there was nothing quite so comforting as my dolly Jemima. We went everywhere together. Fast forward to today and my Little Button mirrors exactly how I used to play. Testing out new vocabulary in role play games with her dolls, reading to them, acting out ideas and scenes and of course gaining comfort from her beloved favourites.
When you’re little, a snuggle with your dolly can make the world seem right again.
She was beyond delighted when asked to review the new BABY born soft touch doll. She already has the older version of the BABY born doll, so I couldn’t wait to see how the newer version would match up, and if the upgrade would be worth adding to the collection from a parents point of view.
As like all the BABY born products, it comes beautifully (and tightly* so make sure you have scissors to hand) packaged up, making it an absolute treasure to give as a gift.
Once out of the packaging, you will find:
That’s a whole lot of accessories included in the price! Personally, and knowing how Little Button plays, the extras are an absolute bonus and makes this a very rounded and complete set.
As soon as Little Button had the doll in her arms (asleep already!) she could feel the difference with the new soft touch body. It has a much less plasticy feel all over and the middle of the doll has a significant squish to it. She loves this added feature and said that her doll was really comfortable to hold and felt like she could be holding a real baby!
Also very noticeable with the new model of the doll is that it’s arms move much more freely. This makes dressing and undressing a breeze! I had a good look at the arm joints and they not only move forwards and backwards, but also pivot a little out to the sides up and down. *Perfect for parents who really can’t stand ‘dressing dolly’ for the hundredth time in a day because the arms are too tight!
A feature of the new BABY born soft touch doll is that it eats and drinks. Of course, Little Button was thrilled! The set only comes with 1 portion of baby food, so it’s worth investing in a few more sachets to avoid disappointment. A box of 12 sachets is approximately £4.99. The baby food needs to be mixed with water in the provided plate with the dinky spoon. She adored ‘making’ her doll food and feeding her.
You can also fill the dolls bottle with fresh tap water for drinking.
As with anything, what goes in…usually comes out one way or another. This BABY born does wee’s and poo’s on the potty (or in it’s nappy) when it’s tummy is gently squished. Something which all little ones seem to relish with glee!
And… she cries too! Just look at that face. Big fat tears come with a gentle squeeze to the upper chest area.
Little Button is absolutely smitten with the new BABY born soft touch doll! And, with my parents hat on, I’m very impressed as well.
We think that the usual attention to detailing – from the gorgeous plump arms to the pretty sculpted toes (with toe nails!) – makes this a fantastic and lasting buy for children aged 3 years plus. However, it’s the nine lifelike functions (she’s also fully bathable) that really make this doll extra loveable and opens up so many more play possibilities for endless fun.
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Disclosure: AD| Little Button received this BABY born soft touch doll as a gift to enjoy and try out. All views are our own.
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I am so excited to have a granddaughter who would love this when she is older.
Too cute. #Dreamteam
The doll and photographs are adorable!
Aww this looks like such a lovely doll! 🙂 #dreamteam
my daughter is nine and doesn’t play with toys nearly as much as she used to but whenever a friend comes over and they are playing its always with the babies #dreamteam
This looks adorable! She looks so very happy bless her #DreamTeamLinky
We have an older version of this doll. I got Zach the boy doll to encourage gentle play in contrast to the dino battles he was learning from his brother! They are such good quality and love the realsitic features. #dreamteamlinky
My 3 year old is really into her dolly since #4 arrived – it’s so nice to see! #DreamTeamLinky
Wow so adorable, my niece just turned 2 and I was planning to gift her ,and finally this looks perfect gift to me.
This would be a perfect gift for my niece. She is the youngest in a brood of 4 girls, so this doll will help her experience how to take care of a younger sibling. Thanks for the review. I’m getting this for her.
It is my friends daughters birthday in july so will have to this for her, as it looks very sweet x
I love this doll, I had one as a child and took it everywhere with me. This one looks so good
My daughter loves her and she has had her for years. They are such a great choice for a first doll.