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Boys and Their Dolls
I’m a zealous convert to the play power of dolls. As a kid I was not as excited about dolls but for my daughter it was love at first sight.
Since my little boy looks up to his big sister, it was only a matter of time before he wanted to play with all of her toys, including the dolls. So we got him a Corolle doll to call his own: the charming Blue Suce-Pouce in soft blue footie koala pajamas.
He loves giving kisses to his “baby”, just like his Daddy cares for him. Little boys love to emulate their fathers and playing with a baby doll is another example of how they look up to the male role models in his life. I’ve noticed that he does play with the doll a little differently than his sister, preferring to zoom it around in a stroller rather than dressing it in different outfits.
No matter how they play, children learn “pro-social” skills from interacting with dolls. Caring for a “baby” can help a child become a more compassionate and empathetic adult. And a baby doll is a perfect gift to teach a child how to play more gently with a new sibling. Dolls also help children role-play new situations and process the events in their lives, easing anxiety.
Dolls are perfect for the type of open-ended and positive play that helps children grow developmentally.
Does your little guy show a nurturing side like the men in his life?
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baby meal and diapers showing they can care for baby
I’m confident that my boy would be highly amused by Paul, the drink-and-wet baby. Too amused, probably.
Hi Debbie,
I enjoyed your opinion on the power of positive and open-ended play. Frankly, we at Tegu are encouraged to learn about toys that foster open-ended play and we would love to hear your thoughts on the play power of magnetic wooden blocks. Research has shown that block play has several educational qualities as it encourages mental growth, increases imaginative capacity and improves physical dexterity. Also, there are an infinite number of possibilities that can be formed with block play, from race cars and wooden people to abstract and unique creations. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Maria
Tegu
The potty set would really help my baby with potty-training.
My son likes the baby meal set. I keep hoping that he’ll have better table manners himsself if I have him eat with the baby dolls at the table so he can “set an example”!
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I’m a fan of Corolle and Mamanista!
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LOVE the floral print carriage…perfect for long walks with baby :-)
Liz would use the cradle to put her dolls to bed at the same time as she goes to bed.
We like the red/fuschia stroller. It would be great for pushing around the house and even outside.
I love the cradle.
Baby meal set
My daughter’s favorite accessory would be the Baby Sling, so she could carry and cuddle her baby dolls just like mom carries her baby brother.
FB fan of both (Nicole Balogh) For the previous post, I was looking at the navy and pink collection, but I realized that is technically the same as the blue/green sling. My daughter would also love the cradle, so she can “rock” her baby to sleep and read to her baby before bed.
My daughter would like the Floral Print Small Infant Carrier. She loves to put her baby in the car with us. Baby needs to be bucketed up too she says.
http://twitter.com/beccaann38/status/16424957273
I tweeted
The carriage is always a favorite
I posted on Twitter – joec0321
The Baby Meal Set is great. I don’t really have a problem with my son carrying his pink baby around (he HAS to sleep with her every night). I have seen some strange looks from some of my husband’s work friends, though.
My favorite is the Floral High Chair. I think it would teach him how to use a high chair safely and not let his baby fall out.
Facebook fan of Corolle and Mamanista/Debbie Welchert
Tweeted giveaway. http://twitter.com/flipper211/status/16457330782
I love the corolle swing, my daughter “soothes” her baby om ot all the time!
My child’s favorite is the Red Stroller. He learns how to gently push the stroller so when he does want to push his baby sister in the big one he know not to go wild. It also teaches him that walks are good for you and babies
Like Corolle AND Mamanista on Fb (Jd D-S)
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The Floral High Chair would be a great addition for helping at feeding time for their doll.
I think my little one would like the Bib & Place Setting Set because it would help with feeding which is so important in the nurturing process.
Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/16499538923
i’d like a good chance
I like bebe do doll
i like bebe do doll
My kid’s really into stroller pushing these days, but I bet the potty set would be another favorite, and would enable us to work through some pottiy training issues!
I think that the Navy and Pink Carriage is great because kids can actually pretend like their baby is growing
I like both on facebook (Jessica Wagner)
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/16568973768
my daughter’s favorite classic baby doll accessory from Corolle is the “Baby Meal Set” (M2162)
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My granddaughter would love to use the Bib & Place Setting Set to feed her baby doll!
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I like you and Corolle on facebook-Susan Chester
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i love the blue and pink carriage. My son love pushing dolls (or his little sis) in a stroller! This one looks so “real baby” like that he would love it. I love how the handle adjust so it can be used for a long time. Yeah, it is a little pink too, but thats ok!
i facebooked both!
the fushia stroller, it would be great for pushing around the baby doll in!
facebooked both!
Melissa Pruitt
I like the Red/Fuchsia Carriage
My son likes the diaper set, b/c he says it’s what mommy uses on baby brother, lol
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I like the cradle-babies do need their sleep!
LOVE the Bib & Place Setting Set :)
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the floral highchair would allow my twins to copy me when feeding their baby brother
My son would love the Diapers Set. He likes to pretend to change him babies’ diapers. He would love to have actual diapers.
I love the floral print carriage.Thanks for the chance.
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My daughter would LOVE the Red/Fuchsia Baby Sling!
I like both on FB: Cori Eckstrom Westphal
I really like the Baby Meal Set it would teach my daughter taking responsibilities for her *baby*
I like Corolle AND Mamanista on FaceBook (louis huff) :)
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/rosidentevil/status/16961429094
My daughter would love the Baby Meal set
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/16966517934
I love the Floral Print Small Infant Carrier, my daughter can carry around her doll in it like a real baby, thanks!
My daughter would love the Chouquette Blonde Baby and the Cradle so that she could tuck her baby in of a night and keep her close by.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
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I am a fan of Corolle and Mamanista via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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the diaper set – because he likes to “change” his baby when i’m changing our baby
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
the red carry bed
The R7289 Feeding Bottle & Bib Set would be great for helping a child learn to feed their baby, just like mom and dad do.
For sure the Baby Meal Set. My kids love their baby dolls and try to copy everything I’m doing with their baby brother so having their own set to feed and nourish there baby while I fed ‘my’ baby would be great.
Corolle AND Mamanista Facebook Fans.
the baby meal set
fb fan of both tony l smoaks
I really like the potty set because he is learning right now and I think this would be a fun postive way to help him learn thanks for the chance
I Fan (“Like”)both Corolle AND Mamanista on facebook (mrstinareynolds)
I tweeted http://twitter.com/mrstinareynolds/status/17044346232
Small Infant Carrier
Floral High Chair looks like another fun accessory.
I think their Floral High Chair would do the the trick!
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rich hicks
Yes, he is as sweet as pie to his sisters!
The T2820
Cradle is so cute! He could put his dolly to bed!
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Our favorite is Red/Fuchsia Baby Sling , it would help nurture their doll by holding them like a real baby
My daughter would like the Baby Meal Set because she loves feeding her baby dolls and cleaning them up.
Red/Fuchsia Carriage for my daughter to put her twin babies in.
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