The 13 Best Baby Dolls of 2021

Adora Playtime "Little Prince" 13 inch Baby Boy Doll

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Adora Friends dolls are 18-inch dolls with individual, unique styles. Every year, Adora creates a new doll in their line, inspired by the vision and drawings from a contest submission by young Adora Doll fans. There are dozens of accessories and outfits that can be purchased separately that you can use to further personalize your child's doll. Each doll is machine washable, non-toxic, and perfect for kids ages 12 months and up.

Corolle Mon Doudou Babibunny 2-in-1 Musical Baby Doll & Nightlight

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These baby dolls have a delicious vanilla scent and strike the balance of looking both realistic and adorable. The 12-inch Babibunny Night Light is snuggly enough for younger babies, and is just the right size for small hands to fit around. As your child gets older, they'll be able to press the tummy to create a soft glow (the light shuts off after five minutes) and play eight different soothing songs. And since where there are babies, there are messes, parents will love that they can remove the battery case and machine wash the doll on the delicate setting.

HABA Snug-up Doll Luis

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Haba's 8-inch Luis, which has a sewn-on outfit, is another one of the best baby dolls for young babies, and one of the few boy-themed dolls that's safe for infants. He's machine washable and completely plush, with a soft beanie bottom that helps him sit upright.

American Girl Joss™ Doll & Book

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Every American Girl doll has a backstory and Joss is no different. She's a cheerleader, loves to surf, and is hard of hearing. She comes with a cozy hoodie, swimsuit, shorts, and a hearing aid. Joss is sure to provide hours of playtime, imagination, and inspiration.

Disney Junior Mira Royal Detective 10-Inch Mira Detective Doll

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For kids absolutely obsessed with the Mira, Royal Detective show, they absolutely need the Mira doll. She stands 10 inches tall and comes with a magnifying glass necklace that can be used to reveal a special pattern on her dress. She's perfect for kids ages three and up who love the Disney show or who just appreciate a bit of mystery.

Mary Meyer Taggies Developmental Baby Doll

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This small, affordable baby doll from Taggies isn't just safe for babies to play with—it's built for it! The doll features a mix of textured tags that help even the youngest children practice grasping and holding, both of which are important fine motor skills. It's machine washable and at just 8 inches tall, it's an ideal size for tiny hands.

Manhattan Toy Snuggle Pods Sweet Pea

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This doll makes the perfect lovey in the beginning, and as your child gets older they'll love incorporating it into pretend play. Taking the doll in and out of its pod helps kids practice their fine motor skills, and the cozy bunting will make your toddler feel like they're caring for a baby all their own. Besides this adorable pea pod, you can get dolls that nestle into a bunny, bug, or peanut—or get two peas in one pod (twins!).

Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella Beige

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Recommended for children age one and older, cuddly Baby Stella dolls come in a variety of skin tones and hairstyles. Your child is likely to become obsessed with the magnetic mouth, which the included plush pacifier can stick to (don't be surprised if they spend hours simply putting it on and taking it off). A magnetic bottle is also available as part of a feeding set that's sold separately, and the company makes dozens of outfits and themed accessories like beach items, rain gear, a bathtub, diaper bag, and stroller.

Baby Alive Baby Shark Brown Hair Doll

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Inspired by the "Baby Shark" song, this waterproof baby doll is meant to be taken in the bath. She's got a funky shark tail and hood, and a swimsuit underneath with—you guessed it—baby sharks on the front. Best for kids ages 3 and up, there's a choice of pink, blue, or yellow shark outfit, each with different skin tones and hair color.

American Girl Bitty Baby Doll #1

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American Girl dolls don't come cheap, but the quality is high: Your child could easily end up passing on theirs to a sibling and maybe even their own kid one day. The 15-inch Bitty Baby dolls come in a mix of different skin tones and hair colors, and have snuggly cloth bodies and eyes that open and close. Each doll comes with a diaper and a sleeper, and there are tons of accessories available to personalize your child's doll to their interests. They're designed for children ages 3 and older.

Baby Alive Step ‘N Giggle Baby Brown Hair Doll with Light-Up Shoes

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Hasbro's Baby Alive line has incredibly tricked-out dolls, and this one, aimed at kids 3 and up, is no exception. They come with relatable accessories like light-up shoes and eyeglasses, and can eat, drink, talk, giggle, walk, and dirty their diaper after drinking from a sippy cup. Each doll can say more than 25 phrases, and if you lay them down flat, they'll even yawn and say, "I'm tired." The Step and Giggle dolls come in six different styles (three boys and three girls) and have two language modes (English or Spanish) as well as the choice of addressing your child as "Mommy" or "Daddy."

Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Annie Drink & Wet Doll

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This 12-inch doll from Melissa & Doug is a solid option for the 3-and-up set. She can be posed in different ways, does the drink-and-wet thing, and comes with extras like a bottle and a potty seat, so playing with her may help get kids familiar with the idea of toilet training. Her eyes also open and close and she's able to suck on either her thumb or the included pacifier.