By far the most loved doll in this house is Bitty Baby! She was Natalie’s first doll and has traveled the world with her. For today’s Throwback Thursday, our readers have sent in some of their Bitty Baby and Twins photos for us to enjoy, but first, a few of my favorite Bitty photos from the Doll Diaries vault.
This is a very special Bitty Baby we bought at a Doll Show. She is one of the original Bitty Baby dolls and is wearing the Gardening Outfit from 1996.
Natalie’s Bitty Baby Penelope in the retired Cheerleading Outfit from 2008.
Natalie’s Bitty Twins – Rose and Daisy. This photo is from 2007. Rose is wearing the 2003 Beautiful Blooms dress and Daisy is wearing the Playful Hearts set from 2005.
Madelon’s Bitty Baby
Madelon’s Bitty Baby celebrating Halloween.
From Linda – Caroline is reading to her little niece, a Madame Alexander doll. I bought this Bitty Baby crib at a garage sale years ago for $3.00. At that time, I didn’t know anything about Bitty Babies. It came with a white pillow, mattress and white with pink bows comforter, which I still have but have misplaced at the moment. I believe they are Samantha’s. Caroline is wearing pajamas that I made. I also made these little pillows that go with comforters that I made for a bunk bed set that we made.
From Vivian – This is my Bitty Baby Emily Elizabeth, she’s from 2010 or 2011 I’m not 100% sure when I got her. Unlike most girls I got my bitty baby when I was 9 or 10. I wasn’t so much into the 18 inch dolls yet (though I had two) and I had fallen in love with the Bitty Babys! I’ve had several great years of adventures with her though, I no longer use Emily Elizabeth. I am saving her to give to my future children someday. I had a lot of fun taking her out to take pictures, so enjoy!
The next set of photos are from Heather – This is Bitty Baby in her first original sleeper, I’m not sure if the basket is authentic Bitty though.
Bitty’s sailor outfit from 2000.
Bitty wears her harvest plaid outfit (2003) when she goes to visit the horses.
Bitty’s toggle coat (2003) goes really well with the harvest plaid pants.
The next set are from Rachel – ?My Bitty Baby is one of the original dolls. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, and as you can tell, is well loved.
Here she is in her original PJ’s and Bitty Bear.
Here is the birthday outfit for Bitty.
Bitty Bear with her headband (I couldn’t find her collar), with the book and cake that came with the Bitty Baby set.
And the complete birthday set.
This set is from Bethany – My Bitty Baby in her original outfit.
A close-up of Bitty’s face. I have the brown eyes, dark brown hair one- one of the first Bitty Baby designs.
Bitty’s books. The right-hand one came with her, I think, but the other one I got somewhere else.
Bitty in her Special Day outfit.? I have the whole set somewhere but this was all I could find.
Bitty with her bear. Doesn’t she look cute cuddling her friend?
?A closer look at Bitty’s little bear. Cute little cuddly face….
The next five photos are from Hannah. The Twins wearing the Fall Frolic outfits of 2004.
Festive Plaid Outfits from 2004
Red Argyle and Aqua Argyle outfit from 2010
Play Outfits from 2002
The original sleepers from 2002.
For next week’s Throwback Thursday we are going to mix it up quite a bit!! Let’s see all those VINTAGE dolls. I know our readers are of all ages and some of you have some very old dolls. VINTAGE dolls will be classified as dolls from before 1980!! This is going to be a challenge, but I think there are some real gems out there. Be sure to share as much information about the doll as you can. Please send your photos to me at share@dolldiaries.com and put THROWBACK VINTAGE in the subject line.
I have a blonde girl Bitty Twinnie named Anissa. (After Anissa Jones from Family Affair). I got her for free at our school’s rummage sale a couple of years ago. The parents insisted I not pay!
And I am the queen of vintage dolls! Most of my toy collection is pre 1980s dolls! What do you want… hair play, battery operated, drink and wet? Singing dolls? Dancing dolls? I could go on… LOL!
I love those bittys!
I also have a 1930′ s doll who adores the camera! 😉
Great pictures everyone! Looks like Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins are well loved!
Hi Sharry – how about a group photo of all your pre-80s dolls?
I have to dolls from the 50s or 60s, I will send in some pictures
Well, maybe several group shots…I just have so many!
So very cute!
Hmm , Let me see what I can do for next week. I have quite a few pre-1980 dolls. My poor Chrissy thought…I’ll have to find sunglasses for her.
Aw man! I forgot to send in my pics! Oh well! I’m pretty sure I have a vintage doll, but I have to check her year. Great pics everyone! ~Amelia~
Char-
Can I send in a picture for Kirsten’s birthday on Sunday?
ARGGG!!!! I’m do mad at myself for not sending in pics! I have a vintage doll or two. Do kewpie dolls count?
Cute I want bitty twins for my littlest sister…. But she never plays with dolls though..
I would really like to see a Retired AG pajama sets!!!!!!!! That would be lots of fun!!!!!
Hi JoJo – yes, please send in photos for Kirsten’s birthday
I have a vintage Barbie doll, although I am not sure what her year is. I might get her down from the attic this week to see.
It is so lovely to see all of these adorable Bitty Babies and Bitty Twins—clearly, much loved dolls! Thank you to all who submitted photos and added such a large dollop of cuteness to my day.
Clearly a trip into the dark corners of my attic is in order before next week’s Throwback Thursday!
Char I have a effanbee doll that I found in my grandmother’s attic I think it’s past 1980 could I still sent in a picture?
Sure
If you would rather I send it in for the Sunday showcase I could do that instead!
Enjoyed seeing everyone’s Bitty Babies! They are so precious. There is nothing quite like a loved baby doll. I have several pre-1980’s that were very loved by me. Can’t wait to see next weeks Throwback Thursday!
I have a kewpie doll my mom gave to me and I may send in a pic if I have the time.
SUPER cute! Love the straw hats! Check out my blog, and mabey leave a comment. click my name!
Love seeing all the so cute Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins photos! Thanks, Everyone. Can’t wait to see next week’s photos too!
Poor Bitty Baby with silver eye, what is her name?
Are you going to celebrate Kirstens birthday on Sunday. The only reason I remember is that my birthdays Saturday!:) LOL!
Cute pictures!
Such cute faces on the Bitty dolls.
Next week sounds interesting….now to find my doll. Can we also send in plush toys from before 1980 (if we have any)?
Shannon – yes we are – everyone is welcome to send in their Kirsten photos!
hey Char some time can we do a Patty Play Pal throwback thursday? i have one that is 50 years old!
I have a VERY old doll who is glass and lost a leg it is wearing a vintage green dress and was probably made in the early 1900 during the world fair
I love everyone’s photos, they’re great 🙂 I’m very excited for the next Throwback Thursday, I have a Nancy Ann Storybook Dolll from before 1980 that I rescued from a garage sale 😀
hey char can i still send in a photo i have a bitty baby & twin
natalie we have the same bitty baby but mine has a broken eye
Sure Leah but it will go in Sunday Showcase