Keeping Girls Interested in Dolls a Tall Order for Toy Companies

Taller Dolls aimed at keeping girls interested in playing longer

I just finished reading a really interesting article in the Wall Street Journal, Attack of the Tall Dolls – Toy Companies Make Them Bigger to Keep Girls Playing With Them Longer, that talks about how the various toy companies are making dolls taller in attempt to help girls see their dolls more as companions and [...]

Karito Kids Travel Charmers

Karito Kids Pita Travel Charmers Doll

Dolls are definitely a great way to inspire imagination and in many cases they provide opportunities for learning, too. One of the doll lines that helps kids learn about the world around them is Karito Kids. The Karito Kids Travel Charmers line is a smaller, soft and squeezable version of the Karito Kids characters who [...]

Karito Kids Dolls Teaching Kids to Care

Highlighted as one of Oprah’s favorites last year, the doll line Karito Kids has launched a new campaign that encourages girls to share how they show they care. By writing an essay of 300 words or less, kids can submit their story of how they have helped out in their local communities, and be featured [...]

Oprah’s Top 3 Doll Picks This Holiday Season

After watching Oprah debut the new American Girl Doll of the Year for 2008, Mia, on TV last week, I decided to go see what other toys she recommends for kids. After checking out Oprah’s Best Gifts for Kids, I think she must love dolls – three different doll lines made list. On her list: [...]

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