Dolls
1989 Mattel Magic Nursery Baby Doll, 13 Inches with a Heart on Cheek Doll
$25.00
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Details❤️1989 Mattel Magic Nursery Baby Doll, 13", Heart on Cheek Doll - She is dressed in a cute Stripped Dress trimmed in front and along the hem with doft Blue Lace and a matching blue Bonnet
❤️Please look at all the Pictures. This Vintage Doll has been played with for over 30 years. She does show some age, but with her beautiful blue eyes looking just like ne,w she will captivate any individual. She is looking for a forever home.
❤️Benefits of Doll Play in Early Childhood: More Than Just Play
Doll play might seem simple, but for a child, it’s a powerful, joyful way to make sense of the world.
Through pretend play, children explore emotions, learn empathy, and build foundational skills that support their development in school, relationships, and life. And when dolls reflect a child’s background and culture, that connection becomes even more impactful.
Doll play offers a wide range of developmental benefits for young children. Let's explore the benefits of doll play in early childhood:
Social Development
When children role-play with dolls—caring for them, talking to them, or including them in imaginary scenarios—they are building core social skills:
Empathy: Children learn to recognize and respond to the feelings of others. For example, if a doll is “crying,” a child might offer a hug, a bottle, or comforting words. This translates to real-life behavior with peers and siblings.
Cooperation & Turn-Taking: When dolls are included in group play, children practice waiting, sharing, and listening to others’ ideas.
Practicing Relationships: Whether they’re pretending to be a parent, sibling, or friend, children learn how relationships work—how to support others, solve disagreements, and care for someone else.
These early role-play experiences become the groundwork for healthy friendships and relationships later in life.
Cognitive Development
Doll play is a form of storytelling. Whether your child is pretending their doll is a teacher, a superhero, or sick with a cold, they are creating narratives, solving problems, and thinking creatively.
Memory & Sequencing: Children often mimic real-life routines like bedtime, meals, or going to the doctor. This helps them process daily life and build memory and sequencing skills.
Problem-Solving: What happens when two dolls want the same toy? Or if one gets “hurt”? These pretend scenarios allow kids to practice navigating challenges in a safe, playful space.
Creativity & Imagination: Unstructured doll play opens the door for storytelling and imaginative thinking, which are essential for brain development and innovation.
Emotional Development
One of the most powerful benefits of doll play is how it helps children understand and regulate their emotions:
Processing Big Feelings: Children often project their feelings onto dolls—using them to act out things that feel too big to say out loud. A doll might express sadness, anger, or fear that the child is experiencing internally.
Emotional Regulation: Repeating comforting routines with a doll (feeding, rocking, putting to bed) can help children feel calm and secure. These soothing rituals teach them how to self-regulate.
Confidence & Independence: Taking care of a doll can make a child feel capable and confident. It gives them a sense of responsibility and control in a world that often feels unpredictable.
Cultural Understanding & Identity Building
At Joeydolls, this is our heart: helping children feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are.
Representation Matters: When children see dolls that reflect their race, heritage, and culture, it reinforces a positive sense of identity. It says, “You belong. Your story matters.”
Fostering Curiosity & Inclusion: Dolls also introduce children to cultures outside their own, building respectful curiosity and empathy for others. This is where inclusive play can lead to inclusive communities.
Normalizing Diversity: When diverse dolls are part of everyday play, children grow up thinking it’s normal to see and celebrate differences—not something unusual or “other.”
In a world where many children's toys still center on a narrow definition of beauty and identity, diverse dolls are a powerful tool for positive change.
(9https://joeydolls.com/blogs/guides/why-doll-play-so-beneficial-in-early-childhood)
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