JCToys Doll Review And GIVEAWAY! 7/3

Like many children, my toddlers love baby dolls. My very girly 2 and a half year old, Sophie, has quite the collection of "babies". She likes to talk to them, pretend to change their diapers, and dress them up in adorable doll clothing. She hugs and coos, and even comforts her babies when they're "Ky-ing". (That's Sophie-speak for crying.)  She will be a wonderful mommy one day, although I must admit, I am in absolutely no rush for this milestone.

Xander, my 1 and a half year old, also loves playing with his sister's dolls. Now I know a lot of people might raise an eyebrow at allowing a little boy to play dolls with his sister, but I have no problem with this whatsoever. It gives them something to do together, and it also helps teach my son to be kind and nurturing. This is a good thing, since as he grows, it's important for a little man to be empathetic and caring.

His Daddy is a wonderful example of this, since he does all of the duties that I do, and without complaint. He kisses and hugs his children, changes diapers, and snuggles them every single day. When I see him interact with his kids, it makes me fall in love with him all over again! So allowing Xander to "play babies" with his sister cannot possibly be a bad thing, in my humble opinion.

While my kids have several dolls they like to play with, none of them are overly remarkable. Sure, they're cute and cuddly, but they have a cartoonish appearance and do not resemble real babies at all. Cloth or hard plastic bodies, painted or sewn on eyes, and floppy limbs and bodies just don't seem realistic to me.

That's why I was so excited when I learned about the adorable, realistic baby dolls from the folks at JCToys. You see, these dolls take the experience of playing with baby dolls to a whole new level. These dolls are so incredibly detailed, and are the closest thing I have seen to the real thing!

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Here is a bit more about this great company:

JC Toys Group, Inc., a family-run business, is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of a wide range of collectible dolls, specialty play items and affordable priced play dolls and accessories. Their dolls were first introduced to the U.S. market in 1982 and have had a sizable impact on the doll market because of their innovative life-like features and adorable, gentle facial sculpts. JC Toys has one of the most complete doll collections in the world. The company manufactures in China and Spain and its U.S. headquarters is in Miami. For a look at their extensive line of dolls, doll clothing and accessories, visit their website at www.jctoys.com.

Much to my delight, (and the delight of my toddlers) I recently received the La Newborn 15" Real Girl doll to review! When our doll arrived, I was immediately blown away by the lifelike detail of this gorgeous doll. It even comes beautifully packaged, making it perfect for gift-giving!

When we took our new little bundle of joy out of the package, we were all completely taken with her delicate features and newborn quirks! The La Newborn Dolls from JCToys are lovingly made to mimic the appearance of a new baby, from the wrinkled hands and feet to the "bow-legged" appearance and chunky little thighs. The doll is made from plastic, but it is velvety soft and not super-hard, like many other dolls. Nothing feels quite like a brand new baby, but this doll comes the closest out of any others I have found. Take a look at how special this doll is...

She's a beauty from the top of her head to her wrinkly toes!

Very realistic eyes and an adorable expression!

Her hands are so lifelike, and in a typical newborn pose!

Who says bald isn't beautiful?

She even comes with a birth certificate where you can record her "vital stats"!

Isn't she fantastic?! I wish I had such gorgeous dolls when I was a child! Mine paled in comparison, to say the least!
My toddlers  loved their new baby, too! Sophie took to her immediately, and has even named her "Dora". (Hey, she's 2 and a half, haha) She loves holding her, singing to her, hugging and kissing her, and just being a good "dolly-mommy". She even picked out her own pink outfit so she could match her baby doll's clothing! Take a look at Sophie with her La Newborn Real Girl Doll!

Look at that adoring gaze!

Xander, my 1 and a half year old, also loves "Dora". He loves holding her and babbling to her. So far, all he says is "cookie", "doggy", "up", "bye-bye" and a few other words, but you'd better believe that he tells his baby doll all about these things...as well as other things we can't quite understand! He also loves taking her hat off and putting it back on, which is great for developing hand-eye coordination.

Xander talking to "Dora" dolly!

Overall, we are loving our La Newborn doll from JCToys. It is amazing in quality and possesses all of the traits you'd expect to see in a real newborn. She's even anatomically correct! With her soft skin, chubby features, and innocent expression, this doll is truly a work of art. Seeing my toddlers play with her and love on her almost makes me want to have another baby myself! Note, I DID say almost...

I would definitely recommend dolls from JCToys to any doll lover or collector. These dolls are simply stunning and are built to withstand being played with by children, unlike realistic looking porcelain dolls. They're soft and cuddly and sure to be a welcomed new addition into any child's heart!

HOW TO CONNECT:

You can check out the huge selection of dolls on the JCToys website.

You can also connect with them on Facebook  to stay on top of their latest products and promotions!

WIN IT!

I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will win a doll of their own from JCToys! Here are the dolls you can choose from:

• Lil’ Hugs # 48000 available in pink, peach or purple

• Lil’ Cutesies Play theme #16936 ( 3 expressions to choose form)

• Mini La Newborn (real girls or boys) (Real Boy) – anatomically correct (Real Girl) – anatomically correct (Asian) (African American)

• La Newborn (Real Girl) – anatomically correct (Real Boy) – anatomically correct

• Lil’ Cutesies (Twins in Stroller) (Twins in Bathtub)

• Lots to Cuddle   (20” doll, choose from 2 colors)

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ until 11:59PM on July 3, 2012. No PO Boxes. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!

***Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

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