We each have something that makes us special. These dolls with disabilities, different ethnic backgrounds and various body shapes will make every child feel more included.
Dolls with an average body type
Dolls with normal imperfections
Lammily becomes even more relatable with Lammily Marks. These fun stickers that let kids customize her imperfections including cellulite, freckles, acne, stretch marks, blushing, glasses, moles, stitches, bruises, scars, bandages, mosquito bites and even grass stains. (Lammily.com, $7)
Dolls with Down syndrome characteristics
3B Scientific’s dolls with Down syndrome features, like Betty the female Caucasian doll, display a round face with characteristic eyes as well as a widened space between the first and second toes. The doll is intended to promote self-love and acceptance in children with Down syndrome and empathy and compassion among kids without disabilities. (Amazon.com, $44)
Girl dolls with cancer
These dolls remind your child that she’s not the only one undergoing treatment for cancer. Available in either light or dark skin, Jewel the pediatric cancer doll arrives with a storybook, a removable wig, a port in her chest, a hospital gown and a courage bead. (ForeverWe.org, $70)
Healthy Roots Dolls
The Healthy Roots dolls are still in Kickstarter stage, although their website promises they’ll be up for sale soon. The dolls all ome in different skin tones, hair textures and facial features to represent the beauty of the African Diaspora.
Boy dolls with cancer
Boys get cancer, too. Cameron is a charming doll from the Bratz True Hope collection. He comes with a hat and a second set of clothes, and $1 of every doll sold is donated to City of Hope. (Amazon.com, $15)
Dolls of different American ethnicities
The Children of America Dolls celebrate the melting pot that is our nation. Brianna is African-American, Mia is an Asian-American doll, Andrea is Hispanic-American and Ashley is Caucasian-American. (COADolls.com, $30 each)
Dolls with prominent birthmarks
The beautiful Melissa doll features a customizable hand-painted facial vascular birthmark. She, “loves pop music, is working on her tennis serve and you should see her rock and gem collection.” (MyMakie.com, $126)
Dolls with a prosthesis
Despite their less-than-perfect limbs, the Sew Able Dolls are “so able” to do anything! These gorgeous boys and girls feature above- or below-the-knee prostheses, wheelchairs and walkers. They are recommended for kids 8 and up, or those who can learn and understand the techniques for attaching the prosthetic legs. (Sew-Dolling.com, $100)
Dolls with different dreams and goals
The Prettie Girls Tween Scene collection is a line of preteen, multicultural fashion dolls. Each of the six dolls aims to set a “PRETTIE” standard — Positive, Respectful, Enthusiastic, Talented, Truthful, Inspiring and Excellent — in academics, arts, athletics, science or entertainment (or all of the above!). (OneWorldDolls.com, $35)
Dolls made especially for boys
Because dolls are not “for girls only,” the folks at Wonder Crew have created dolls that boys can really bond with. Like Will the superhero doll, who comes complete with a mini comic book and a child-sized cape and mask his owner can enjoy. (WonderCrew.com, $50)
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