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Multicultural Dolls

Children often look for themselves in their dolls (often their most trusted companions). But finding a good DNA match that is not of Barbie-blonde lineage can be a difficult task. If your child seeks a doll to identify with, this roundup of diverse characteristics might ease the way to making those first introductions between your baby and their own baby doll.

By Kate Donovan

Zanita doll



Cartoonishly cute, from her exaggerated smile to her puffy metallic-sole shoes.

Groovy Girls Zanita doll, $12, Amazon.com.

 
Dolly Tina



Red highlights and rainbow stockings add some girly-punk flair.

Dolly Tina, $29, Corolle.

 
Beth Doll

So plush and infinitely huggable—we love this overstuffed doll done in organic cotton with handspun yarn turned hair.

Bamboletta 15-inch Beth doll, $155, Mahar Dry Goods.



 
Chloe doll



The big eyes and flushed cheeks give her a Kewpie-ish look.

Mini Floral Chloe doll, $45, Whimsybean.com.

 
Asian Learn-To-Dress Doll



This doll has a sweet embroidered face and cute pigtails.

Learn-to-dress Doll, $30 each, Multicultural Kids.

 
Hispanic boy
Nighty-Night Doll

We love the stripey red pajamas on this little boy and his tiny friend.

Hispanic boy Nighty-Night doll, $30 each, Multicultural Kids.


 
Hispanic girl
Nighty-Night Doll

This plush bedtime companion comes with a mini teddy bear in a matching polka-dot nightie.

Hispanic girl Nighty-Night doll, $30 each, Multicultural Kids.


 
Petit Calin Bahamas

Dressed in a stylish denim hat and trousers, he's ready for a trip to the park.

Petit Calin Bahamas, $55, PetitCollin.com.





 
Bath Baby Claire doll

This classic baby doll is sweet and girly.

Kathe Kruse Bath Baby Claire doll, $70, Blueberry Forest Toys.




 
Kaya doll and book

This historically inspired doll comes with a story about an adventurous Native American girl.

Kaya doll and book, $110, American Girl.





 
Anu doll

A bright yellow skirt with delicate pink embroidery adds a cheerful touch to this colorful doll.

Culture Club Kids Anu doll, $12, North American Bear Co.

 

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