Rating of the best dolls for girls in 2024

The doll is a favorite toy of children of all ages, for many centuries. Analyzing the rating of the best dolls for girls in 2024, you can quickly and easily choose a high-quality gift, a true friend for your baby.

Meaning of the word

The word "doll" comes from the Latin "cuccula", the Greek "koukia", "koukla", which means a human figure. Explanatory dictionaries of the Russian language by different authors (Ozhegov, Dal, Ushakov, Abramov) describe several definitions of the concept of "doll":

1. Toy for children (female, children's figurine).
2. The image of people, animals, which are used in theatrical performances, are controlled by actors (puppets, canes, gloves).
3. Full-length view of a person (full-length forms, showcase mannequins).
4. Insensitive woman, fake (figurative meaning).
5. The name of the penultimate stage of insect development (pupa).

History of appearance

In the process of human development, the doll is a constant companion of people. The first images of women and men, made from scrap materials (wood, clay, animal bones), are found by archaeologists.

At the moment, the most ancient figure is considered to be made of mammoth bones, which could move arms and legs. It was found during excavations in the Czech Republic. The approximate age is 30,000-35,000 years.

When examining the graves of Ancient Rome, rag figures and a large selection of clothing were found. Manufacturing time - 3rd century BC.

Clay dolls (1st century BC) have been found in Greece. Wooden figurines (2.000 BC) were among the things of the tombs of the famous pyramids of Egypt.

On the territory of Japan, dolls of Haniwa (funerary), Dogu, which were made 300-600 years BC, were discovered.

All folk dolls are divided into ritual, amulets, play dolls.

Ritual

They were used during ceremonies, sacrifices (replacing a victim of a person or animal with a wooden, clay figurine). The first dolls were made from ash (the ash was kneaded with water, rolled up into a ball, decorated with a cloth skirt). Used wood, animal bones, clay, dough. Motank dolls were made without a face from fabric, straw, fragrant herbs. We did not use needles, threads.

Vesnyanka - made for meeting warm spring days. A ten-handed woman is a rag figure with 10 hands for a skilled housewife. Mokridina - helped to cause rains (dry summer), stopped rains during floods. Kupavka - saved people from sadness, sorrowful memories.

Amulets

Protected from diseases, the evil eye of children, adults, pregnant women.

Bereginya - guarded the family hearth from evil spirits, the evil eye. They were hung over the front door.

Insomnia - drove away bad dreams, nightmares. She hung over the crib of small children who often woke up at night. Sacrum - protected from evil spirits during Epiphany festivities.

The bucket is an image of a mother and a baby with tied hands. Young women did it on their own to protect their child from sorrows, the evil eye. She denoted a close connection between relatives.

The herbal egg capsule is a soft rag figurine that stores fragrant medicinal herbs. They were hung over a crib, for good dreams, air disinfection in case of illness.

Baba Yaga - hang over the door, near the windows. Protects the family hearth from misfortunes, evil spirits.

Gaming

Poor peasant families offered their kids toys made from scrap materials (wooden sticks, scraps of cloth, bunches of straw). Small children were prepared with pacifiers-comforters - bread crumb moistened with water, milk, wrapped in a cloth. Plain pupae are old rags. Heads - nuts, poppy head.

A shearing machine is a children's trinket where bundles of simple herbs and medicinal plants were tied together. She entertained small children when parents worked, calmed them down in their sleep.

Vepsian woman - used old women's clothes without needles, scissors. They put the baby during sleep (cradle), hung it over the bed.

Dolls on a spoon - a figure made of a large wooden spoon tied with a woman's scarf.

Vintage dolls

The production of special toys for children in France and Germany began during the 15-16th century. Such crafts were made of wood, additionally decorated with fabric, leather elements. Wealthy families were offered sets of different female figures, a whole wardrobe of clothes (dresses, shoes).

French models of Pandora appeared in the early 17th century. They were made from precious woods. Expensive outfits were typical. Their cost was very high, they were available only to the upper strata of society.

The image of a young woman with a set of cosmetics, clothes, underwear, shoes was used for fashion ateliers in Paris instead of advertising, a catalog of their products.

Firms Bru, Jumeau were the main manufacturers of porcelain dolls in Europe.

Watchmakers of the late 17th century invented an automatic doll that could move to music.

Mass production of handicrafts for children began at the end of the 19th century. The short-lived porcelain parts were replaced with wood, papier-mâché, and leather. The discovery of the material - plastic increased the production of dolls in Russia, Europe, the USA at affordable prices.

How to choose

When choosing a suitable toy for your baby, several criteria must be taken into account for a gift to friends:

• material;
• functional features;
• baby's age;
• personal preferences (favorite heroes of fairy tales, cartoons).

Material

All items for games differ in the material used in the manufacture. Dolls are:

• Paper - a figurine of a girl, clothes are cut out with scissors, fastened with folds. Develops fine motor skills of hands, imagination (for future artists, fashion designers).
• Wooden - hypoallergenic, safe material. Do not deteriorate for a long time, pleasant to the touch;
• Ceramic (clay, porcelain) - short-lived, require careful handling. Popular with collectors.
• Soft - use different types of fabric (linen, cotton). Short-lived, the fastening of small parts is important, the quality of the material. Suitable for small children.
• Plastic (rubber) toys are the most common toys. Affordable price, easy to clean, long-term use.

When choosing a material, pay attention to quality certificates, manufacturer, terms of use, warranty period.

Functional features

Modern dolls can perform different functions:

• sit, bend legs, arms (articulated);
• cry, laugh;
• sing songs, recite poems;
• swim, fly, walk.

Thanks to new technologies, interactive characters can ask questions, respond to SMS, teach a child to rhyme, count to 10. The more functions this model performs, the higher its cost.

Age

A certain type of toy is suitable for each age.

Up to 1 year old, a soft, rag doll made with natural materials (cotton, linen) is suitable. It is important to use bright colors, different textures. The facial expression should be friendly.

From 2 to 3 years old - like a baby doll, simple clothes (sliders, undershirts) that can be easily removed and put on. The baby copies the movements of his mother to care for him. Therefore, a suitable toy must be dressed, fed, washed, and a stroller must be used. Necessarily the absence of small parts (cannot be torn off, swallowed).

3-4 years old - a baby doll, whose arms and legs move. The ability to sit at a table, feed, change clothes, give a dummy.

5-7 years old - doll-friend. The presence of a large wardrobe, accessories, the ability to comb your hair, do hairstyles.

8-13 years old - model doll type. The ability to apply makeup, haircuts, hair dyeing, weaving of different types of braids (African, French). Independently, with the help of adults, create new models of dresses, hats, handbags.

Favorite heroes

Children of different ages are fans of fairy tales, films, cartoons. A wide selection of fairytale characters is offered by popular manufacturers of different price categories (budget, premium). Knowing the preferences of the kid, it is easy to find a good gift - a soft Cheburashka, the heroes of "Cold Heart", Masha and the bear.

Barbie

The first time a Barbie doll appeared at the International Toy Fair (New York, 1959). It was released by Mattel. Ruth Hendler, the owner of the company, the mother of the girl Barbara, came up with a concept, a name, an image. Initially, there were two images - blonde and brunette, hairstyle - high ponytail. A doll in a striped swimsuit was on sale, the rest of the wardrobe items could be bought separately.

Boy Ken - Barbie's fiancé was named as Kenneth's son (1961). Christie's girlfriends, Midge, Francie (the first African American), and Skipper's sister joined the family. Also, new images of different professions appeared - a nurse, a ballerina, a teacher, an astronaut, a nanny.

After 1970 Barbie expanded her wardrobe with fashionable novelties and began to engage in various sports.

1980 - a pop group appeared, the profession of a business woman, pilot, doctor.

1992 - the image of a talking Barbie was released (240-280 phrases).

Little Mermaid Surprise Barbie Dreamtopia

New for 2019. The series is represented by 7 types of mermaids. Packaging - different shells. Plastic figures differ in hair color, tail. Height - 14 cm. Suitable for girls 3-5 years old.

Barbie Color Reveal Episode 2

Continuation of the popular series. The package contains a doll, 7 riddles. The theme is food. According to the instructions, you first need to open a green capsule with 4 sachets, a monochromatic Barbie figure. Fill the pipe with warm water, place the doll inside. Additionally, there is a colored wig, shoes, skirt, sponge (you can wash your face, hair - they will change).

Barbie fashionistas

The series of 175 models is replenished with new types:

• Hairless barbie;
• Ken (multi-colored, long hair);
• dark-skinned figures;
• models with disabilities (prostheses, wheelchair).

A wide range of professions, girlfriends, wardrobe, accessories helps Barbie to remain famous and popular.

Bobbleheads

Modern baby dolls accurately convey all the structural features, the appearance of real babies. Such dolls are sexless (without obvious sexual characteristics), with pronounced signs of girls, boys (anatomical structure, clothes, hair). They are produced in various sizes - from 21 to 56 cm. In the manufacture they use plastic, rubber, vinyl, textiles. The bobblehead can be made of one material or several (textile torso, vinyl limbs).

Allocate simple, interactive models. Simple - the limbs can move, bend, the head turns. Interactive views - eating, laughing, dirtying the diaper, crying, saying simple words.

Robert (Rauber)

Premium models from a renowned Spanish manufacturer. The body is made of vinyl, the clothes are made of natural fabrics, according to the patterns of famous fashion designers. Hair - only high quality materials, easy to comb, do not tangle, you can do different hairstyles. Eyes - with iris, thick, soft eyelashes. Body, face - natural shapes, lines, facial expressions of the baby.

Zapf creation

The German manufacturer produces dolls of different sizes, functions, which differ in their price.

The popular Baby Born series is represented by models of girls, boys who can cry, drink from a bottle, pee.

Baby dolls of the Baby Annabell series are distinguished by their facial expressions and can react to the voice.

There are also interactive models that cry when their first teeth erupt. The set contains a milk bottle, a pacifier, a toothbrush.

In addition to each model, you can buy accessories - strollers, bags, furniture, clothes, shoes, rattles.

Blume doll

Bloom Baby Doll Collection (Bloom) - 22 figurines (1 ultra rare, 2 rare). Sold in flower pots (plastic cups). To see the baby doll, you need to pour water. The pot is used as a baby doll house. The figures have different hairs that can be swapped among themselves. The package contains 10 surprises - a handbag, wallet, watering can, pet, stickers.

Blume baby pops

The series is sold in elongated flower pots with 5 green shoots. No watering required - you need to carefully pull out. The green capsule contains a baby (4 cm), a piece of furniture. Each baby doll has a diaper, a diaper. The pot can contain up to 3 children, accessories (stroller, high chair). Each set contains 25 surprises (clothes, accessories, animals).

The collection presents 50 types of babies, 60 accessories, 12 stylish sets of clothes.

Soft

Cloth (whole pieces of cloth), rag (rags) toys differ in their appearance, attract the attention of young children. Due to the large selection, cost (there are budget options), they do not lose popularity.

Tilda

Known since 2000 textile doll for interior decoration. It has several distinctive characteristics:

• pear-shaped body shape;
• small head with small beady eyes;
• fabric of products - cotton in a floral, geometric pattern;
• jewelry for clothes - beads, lace;
• different images - girls, hares, gnomes, snowmen.

A large number of master classes, schemes, patterns for making Tilds, reels makes it possible to sew a beautiful textile craft with your child on your own.

How to choose

In order to buy a suitable model that will be interesting to the baby and become his best friend, you need to pay attention to the selection criteria:

1. The main requirement is safety. Availability of quality materials, product quality certificates. Purchase in specialized stores of well-known brands.
2. Check the strength of the seams, eye attachment, the presence of small parts (textile).
3. Correct body proportions. The ability of all parts to work without interference (eyes opened, closed; could stand, sit; hair easily combed, braided).
4. The sound module of interactive models should be in an inconspicuous place.
5. It is advisable to buy with a baby, to listen to personal preferences.
6. Should not be intimidating (big eyes, facial expressions, sounds made).
7. Must be suitable for age.

Child psychologists, educators advise to choose figures with a neutral facial expression. The kid can use such a toy for different games, situations.

Rating of the best dolls for girls in 2024

Studying the rating of popular toys, according to buyers, you can make your choice, find out classic, budget options for every taste.

8th place. Interactive Spring Anna 5, 42 cm, V884 / o

Classic model of Russian production. Material - vinyl, plastic. Height - 42 cm. Long hair (24 cm). Speaks simple phrases (there is a sound device). You can plant, put to bed, change your wardrobe.

For children from 3 years old.

• hair is easy to comb;
• the ability to do different hairstyles;
• other dolls' clothes are suitable.

• price.

7th place. Verochka 40 cm (World of dolls)

Classic toy. Size - 40 cm. Material - plastic. The manufacturer is a Russian company. The head, arms, legs are mobile. Hair can be combed, hairstyled.

Children from 3 years old.

• cost;
• long hair.

• not found.

6th place. Barbie Shining Fashion, 28 cm, T7580

The original model of the American brand Mattel. Material - plastic, textile.The limbs are bent, the head turns in different directions. There is long hair. Sold in a shiny dress, shoes, with a handbag, jewelry. Weight - 215 g, height - 28 cm.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

• the presence of a dress, jewelry, handbag;
• the ability to do hair.

• price.

5th place. Hasbro Disney Frozen 2, 28cm, E5514

Boy Christoph from the cartoon "Frozen". Height - 28 cm. The head rotates, the limbs are bent. Made of high quality plastic, clothing is textiles.

Recommended for children over 3 years old.

• clothes, shoes are removed;
• for role-playing games.

• only fans of the cartoon.

4th place. Barbie Limitless Movements Yoga Blonde, 29 cm, FTG81

Popular model. Material - 100% plastic. Has 22 points of articulation (takes a variety of poses in yoga classes). Long blond hair. Dressed in a gray-pink T-shirt, floral sports shorts.

Recommended for children over 3 years old.

• takes different positions (bridge, twine).

• additionally buy accessories, clothes;
• cost.

3rd place. Interactive Spring Alice 16, 55 cm, W2456 / o

View is a classic model. Made by the Russian brand "Vesna". Legs, body - plastic, head, hands - vinyl. Height - 55 cm. Product weight - 1.3 kg. The eyes close. Speaks (8 phrases), walks by the hand (there is a movement mechanism). There are batteries for the sound mechanism - 3 pcs., LR44 (AG13).

• talks;
• shoes, dress are removed;
• long hair is easy to comb;
• walks.

• can not be seated.

2nd place. JAKKS Pacific Maleficent Coronation of Maleficent 82825

Model doll of the famous manufacturer Jakks Pacific (USA). She is the main heroine of the fairy tale-film "The Coronation of Maleficent" - the sorceress Maleficent. She is wearing a long black dress with large wings on the back. There are bracelets on the arms. The body is plastic. Articulated - arms, legs, head rotate. On the head are curved horns, long black hair. Height - 29.5 cm.

Children over 3 years old.

• quality materials (plastic, fabrics);
• repetition of all details, trifles (makeup, accessories);
• high boots, dress are easily removed.

• high price.

1 place. Barbie BMR1959 Mulatto, 29 cm, GHT91

Type - model. Festive series "BMR 1959" - for the release of the first Barbie (full name - Barbara Millicent Roberts). It is represented by a plastic female figure with dark skin, brown painted eyes, sewn brown hair. Hairstyle - braided ponytail. Articulated type - turns the head, limbs. Clothes - yellow sweatshirt, shorts, sports shoes (street style). Height - 29 cm.

Children from 3 years old.

• display stand;
• packing - shoe box.

• cost.

The doll will always be a good gift for a kid of any age. Knowing the selection criteria, you can get a good partner in games, a loyal friend, a defender.