Sometimes I look down at my three littles and still cannot believe that I am helping grow and raise the next generation. A generation that I hope will think for themselves, take pride in their accomplishments, and be generous and loving toward all. Each girl and boy will have their own story to tell and their personal dream to aspire toward.
As a mom to three daughters, I know that girls in particular enjoy storytelling through their dolls. It is so fun to see them act out every day emotions, fears, and ambitions through this kind of play. I am a huge proponent of getting kids to open up without even thinking about it and I am so glad that I can learn more about my daughter’s own struggles and hopes just by watching her play with her dolls.
We recently added a new doll to the mix thanks to Our Generation Dolls, exclusive to Target.
Each 18″ doll is well made with poseable limbs, brushable hair, and interchangeable outfits. They come complete with a whole host of accessories and an introductory book about the doll’s character, too.
My brunette daughter with brown eyes thought it was so fun to receive a blonde, blue-eyed girl named Hally to play with. Catherine immediately took Hally out of the box and set to work switching her outfit into workout gear and playing with the accessories that correspond to Hally’s story. She loved the fortune cookie in it’s perfectly sized box and adored that Hally had an athletic outfit (as she sees me in running clothes more often than not!).
Catherine and I have been reading Hally’s story together at night. While it touches on issues that my kindgergartener has yet to come across, I love that it is well written and is a chapter book. It contains just enough pictures to get Catherine through each chapter but is mature enough that she’s building on key concepts like friendship and confidence.
The Our Generation Dolls can be found at Target along with a whole host of accessories. Since they are 18″ dolls, their outfits and accessories work with all other dolls that size. And the prices and availability cannot be beat! Ranging from $5-$40, you can find so many fun items right at Target that help bring play alive. One of our favorite sets is from their Loyal Pals collection, the Thoroughbred Horse:
We also love all the outfits for 18″ dolls that we can find–perfect for birthday presents, too! From new clothes and shoes to bikes and suitcases, the Our Generation Doll collection from Target offers a great variety of high quality products perfect for the young girl in your life writing her own story!
Products were sent free of charge to Allie for review. These are her honest opinions and ideas.