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After years of dolls that crawl, walk, grow, sing, drink, poop, cry, and demand all sorts of attention, this is the year of classic dolls that leave the pretending to kids. Unlike the novelty dolls that won't stop talking until you put them in a dark room, this season's best are classic baby and girl dolls. This year you'll find a bevy of beauties that reflect our diversity and the world of girls, who skate, ride, dance and go to school. Fashion dolls are no longer in the glamour business; our top picks have careers. We looked for play dolls and soft huggables for each age that are designed to spark imaginations.

Dolls for Infants & Toddlers

( Corolle $$12$ ) Corolle has beautiful dolls for every age group. For ones, we recommend soft huggables that feel big but are lightweight. Babipouce ($23), an old favorite, is now available with Asian and African-American as well as Caucasian painted vinyl faces and soft bodies. Their clothes are sewn-on velour and available in boyish as well as utterly pink choices. New and adorable, Miss Grenadine ($18 5), done in deliciously bright hot pink and orange stripes with stitched features. 1 & up. Twos and up will enjoy Corolle’s Tidoo collection ($32–$50), sweet 12" tubbable/floatable bald-headed dolls with beanbag bodies. Come dressed in knit outfits with Velcro. Safety note: Some Tidoo sets have small bottles, pacifiers, or fabric balls which we do not recommend for this age group. (800) 668-4846. Age: Toddler. Phone: 800-628-3655. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2007

( Corolle $$11$and up ) Corolle has beautiful dolls for every age group. For ones, we recommend soft huggables that feel big but are lightweight. New for this year, Miss Grenadine done in deliciously soft hot pink, red, and orange velour. Still top rated, Babipouce Red or Pink Stripe ($25) have painted vinyl faces and soft bodies. 1 & up. Twos and up will enjoy Corolle’s Tidoo collection ($40–$50), sweet 12" tubbable/floatable bald-headed dolls with beanbag bodies. Come dressed in knit outfits with Velcro. Safety note: Some Tidoo sets have small bottles or fabric balls which we do not recommend for this age group. (800) 668-4846. Age: Toddler. Phone: 800-628-3655. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2005

( North American Bear Co. $$15$ ) It's hard to chose between the ball-shaped bear or bunny in this new collection. Both come with light but super-soft feel, and licks of satin! We also recommend this company's Pastel Pancake Bear ($12 each ) just as their name says, they are flat as a pancake and scrumptious to hold! Age: Toddler. Phone: 800-682-3427. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2003