Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Activities

NewFolks may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

The best baby dolls for 1-year-olds and above

By

Beyond books and stories, your toddler learns best from pretend play. Baby dolls for one-year-olds are specially designed to encourage imaginative play, develop social skills, and teach everyday objects to your child. Fortunately, we’ve gathered the best dolls here so you can decide quickly.

If you’re wondering what the best baby doll for a one-year-old is, consider material, size, and extra accessories. Baby dolls for one-year-olds are typically small, but large enough to hold comfortably. Any doll between 11 to 15 inches is an ergonomic size that your toddler can hold, hug, and carry easily. They’re made of soft materials like fleece, silicone, or cotton that won’t rip or break easily during play.

Most dolls will also come with an accessory or two like a pacifier, soft blankie, and at least one outfit. Take a look at the ones we picked out.

Manhattan Toy Baby Stella

Softest Option

The Manhattan Toy doll is a cuddly fabric fleece toy that measures 15 inches long. Its ultra-soft body is great for toddlers who are a little rough with their toys but want something snuggly when they're winding down. This doll comes with a magnetic pacifier, a removable long shirt, and a diaper. Embroidered toes and belly button make this doll more lifelike and adorable.

JC Toys La Baby Boutique Baby Doll

Most Realistic

The JC Toys doll is the most realistic model on our lineup thanks to vinyl body parts and lifelike hair. This 11-inch doll comes with a removable Velcro fastened outfit and a pacifier sewn onto the cloth to prevent misplaced accessories. It's fragrance-, phthalate-, and BPA-free, making it safe all-around for toddlers.

Melissa & Doug Jenna Doll

Most Age Appropriate

The Melissa & Doug doll is the most age-appropriate style with open-close eyes, a 12-inch length, and a removable romper. When fussy, your little one can comfort their doll by placing its pacifier or thumb into its mouth and then rocking it to sleep as its eyes close. Best for toddlers 18 months and above, this plastic and fabric doll is easy to clean with just wet wipes.

Toddlers love to play by pretending, creating, and mimicking behavior they observe. Baby dolls for one-year-olds encourage this imaginative play by giving them an opportunity to comfort, cuddle, and play with an interactive toy. Fortunately, all the dolls on our list are appropriate and safe for one-year-olds, thanks to soft materials and removable accessories.

NewFolks Contributor
NewFolks Contributor
NewFolks Contributor
These funny jokes for 6- to 7-year-olds will be a hit with kids
Get the whole family laughing with these funny jokes for kids
Grandpa and grandson laughing at a knock-knock joke

We all love a good joke, especially kids. Nothing gets the family sharing a few belly laughs more than a well-timed joke delivered by your favorite little person. Kids love to make people laugh with jokes, but if your repertoire only consists of groan-inducing dad jokes or those that are a little too mature for your kids, you may need some help. We've compiled a list of some of the best funny jokes for your 6-7-year-olds that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Age-appropriate jokes for your kids

What did one toilet say to the other?
You look a bit flushed. -- Because nothing is funnier to kids than bathroom humor!
What creature is smarter than a talking parrot?
A spelling bee!
How do you know when the moon has had enough to eat?
When it’s full!
Why can’t Elsa from Frozen have a balloon?
Because she will "let it go, let it go."
What do you call a cold dog?
A chili dog.
Why did the superhero flush the toilet?
Because it was his doody.
What did one hat say to the other?
You wait here — I'll go on ahead!
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
Why couldn’t the pony sing?
Because she was a little hoarse.
Why are balloons so expensive?
Because of inflation!
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes
Why is Superman’s outfit always so tight on him?
Because it’s a size S!
Where do cows go for fun?
The moo-vies.
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
It was feeling crummy.
Why didn't the melons get married?
Because they cantaloupe!
What do you call a pig that knows karate?
A pork chop!
What did the right eye say to the left eye?
Between us, something smells.
Why did the teacher wear his sunglasses to class?
Because his students were so bright.
Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole-in-one.
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7, 8, 9!
Why did the math book look so sad?
Because of all its problems.
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.
Who did the zombie take to the dance?
His ghoul-friend
How does the ocean say hello?
It waves.
Where do you find a dog with no legs?
Right where you left him!
Why is it so easy to fool Dracula?
He's a sucker.
What did Venus say to Saturn?
Give me a ring sometime.

Read more
9 simple steps that’ll help teach your toddler to read
Use these tips to help your toddler on their reading journey
Happy toddler boy reading a picture book

Learning to read is a critical milestone for all children. It's a skill they will use throughout their lives, and fostering a love of reading at an early age will help them as they progress through school. As an adult, reading is an essential part of every day.

Since reading is so vital, it's easy for parents of young children to wonder when they should start teaching a toddler to read. Is it even normal for a two-year-old to read? While some children will begin reading as early as age three, most children will not. Developmentally, many children begin to make the connection between letters, sounds, and words at the end of kindergarten or in first grade.

Read more
What you need to know about throwing a nesting party
Here's how to host a nesting party
Pregnant couple cuddling.

Nesting parties have been gaining in popularity thanks to social media posts. If you haven't heard about nesting parties, you're not alone. Holding a nesting party is a relatively new thing. So, what is a nesting party, and if you're expecting, should you host one?
Nesting is a term describing the urge parents-to-be feel near the end of a pregnancy to get everything in order before the birth of a baby. It's from this practice where the expecting parents start putting together all those amazing baby shower gifts, painting the nursery, and more, where the idea to throw a nesting party comes from.

What's a nesting party?

Read more