Best doll for 2 1/2 yr old boy? New baby on the way!

LJM

sorry i didnt reply properly there are some nice dolls in early learning centre and at the moment they have a sale on may be worth a look

rachbc

heretolearn wrote: »

Why not buy a boy a doll?

why ever not...hopefully the boy will see his dad helping care for the baby and learn that caring is not a strictly femail domain! My son had a baby doll at this age - he asked for it - not that he likes to be reminded of this at nearly 13!

I'd go a for a smallish simple baby - one that can go in the bath rather than a soft bodied one would add extra fun too! Think ELC have one

System

I had a lovely doll for my youngest son, it was a Jagget Peter something doll with similar hair colour to him, we renamed it baby M****** They all loved it, especially as he was a 'real boy' and completely anatomically correct. I wish I could track down another one, but I haven't seen them for a while.
Both sons had sisters very close in age and all the toys , cars and dolls, kitchens and garages etc etc were played with and enjoyed equally. We did do the 'present from the new baby' and it was an added extra for the new big sister or brother, but all mine did enjoy having their own baby to lug about. I remember they all liked to tell the 'baby' off in loud voices and then cuddle them into oblivion!
HTH
Linda x

LJM

i hear amazing conversations from my girls when talking to their babies it is fantastic listening to them go through routines and play together

busiscoming2

Another vote here for buying a boy a doll. My two boys had dolls and loved playing with them and pushing them in their buggies, yes even outside to the shops. Both played with the usual boys toys too and have grown up well adjusted.

So sad that some people are afraid, but of what I wonder?

jcr16

My 7 yr old has a baby annabel, and although wasn't bought for our youngest, he is now 2.5 yrs and since she got it when he was abotu 6 months, he's always took an interest.

He loves feeding it, tucking it up in bed. my son even loves to push a little pink buggy when we have to collect his older bro and sis from school.

baby annanbel is great, even when the batteries do run out. but when they work and annie cries, my lil boy always go to see her, puts her dummy in or give a bottle.

shellsuit

My little one who is almost 20 months, has a doll!

We were looking in a big Mothercare store which has an ELC in it and he was eyeing them up while I was looking at something else. Anyway bought it for him and he loves it. He cradles it and kisses (ok slobbers) it's head and face which is so sweet!

It's dressed in blue and you can get white or brown ones, think it was £8. They're not big, but not tiny, just about the right size for a toddlers hands/arms.

Go ahead and buy him one if that's what you'd like to do!

DUKE

You could buy an action man type doll & a small baby girl doll, or a cuddly toy with clothes on. My sister had 3 boys & the eldest had a selection of Barbie dolls. The other 2 used to enjoy playing with a kitchen set & a kids cleaning set that she bought them. She wanted them to grow up to be modern men & decided to put them into training from the word go. They've all grown up to be strapping lads who can look after themselves whilst my sister & her husband can feel comfortable going away for the weekend. Sorry about the ramble, that was for the benefit of those who believe that a boy should not have a doll.

elf06

diable wrote: »

Do not buy a boy a doll.

Why ever not? My son is 4 and plays with barb1e dolls at nursery and has a toy kitchen, kettle, toaster, iron and hoover at home - I dread to think what you'd make of that.

As for the OP's situation. I think it is a lovely idea however I cant really help on the 'right' doll to buy - sorry

balletshoes

spookylukey wrote: »

My nephew is due a baby brother or sister in a few months time, I'd like to get him a doll for when the baby is born a) to give him a little pressie so he doesn't feel left out and b) so that he can feel included when Mum is busy with the new baby he can do the same activities ie feeding/cuddling etc his 'baby'.

There's so many different types of doll available nowadays so was hoping for some recommendations please. I'm guessing it shouldn't be anything too advanced ie the ones that cry or are teething... or would that be good as it's more realistic for him?

Also would it be best to get a boy doll (just the clothes, I know they don't really have a gender!) so he can identify with it or maybe the same as whatever the baby is? He'll be 2 1/2 when the baby is born.

Thanks in advance for any input

I'd get him a soft-bodied doll, like Baby Annabell or a supermarket/Toys r us equivalent. Baby Born is hard-bodied and my DD just never got on so well with hers (although having read the other replies on this thread, Baby Born was maybe just too big a doll when she was a toddler). At his age, I wouldn't bother about getting one that cries/wets etc, he'll use his imagination with it anyway . A soft-bodied doll and a pack of baby doll accessories (again, Asda or Tesco is great for these, bottles,toys,rattles,soothers etc all in little backpacks for a few pounds). A toy stroller is great too, for when Mummy takes baby out for a walk. Kids that age don't have a clue, or care, how much these things cost, so you don't have to spend a fortune.