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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