20 Best Baby Dolls of 2024

Girls have been playing with dolls forever. They may start off with little baby dolls and then work up to fancier, more complex dolls as they get older. 

If you’re shopping for dolls for girls, it’s best to look at them in different age groups. The best way to do this is to break down the categories like this:

• Dolls for ages 2-4
• Dolls for ages 5-7
• Dolls for 8-10 and up

Let’s check out the 20 best baby dolls of 2020, broken down by age group as well as what to look for when choosing dolls for girls.

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	Title	Price	Prime	Buy
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20 Best Baby Dolls for 2020

Ages 2-4

1. JC Toys 15″ Realistic Soft Body Baby Doll with Open/Close Eyes
2. Cabbage Patch Kids Official, Newborn Baby Doll Girl 
3. Melissa & Doug Luke & Lucy Twin 15″ Dolls
4. 11 inch Soft Body Doll in Gift Box
5. Glitter Girls Dolls by Battat – Keltie 14″ Posable Fashion Doll 
6. Corolle Mon Premier Poupon Bebe Calin
7. 13″ Soft Baby Doll with Take Along Pink Doll Backpack Carrier

Ages 5-7

1. American Girl WellieWishers Emerson Doll
2. Baby Alive Ready for School Baby
3. Adora Playtime Collection Pink 13 Soft Baby Doll with Bottle
4. Luvabella Newborn, Blonde Hair, Interactive Baby Doll with Real Expressions & Movement
5. Cabbage Patch Kids New 14″ Doll 
6. Baby Alive Real As Can Be Baby 
7. Justtoyou Silicone Reborn Baby Dolls Reborn Dolls

Ages 8-10 and up

1. American Girl Tenney Grant Doll and Book
2. Journey Girls Kyla Doll
3. Lottie Doll Ballet Class Ballerina Doll
4. Glitter Girls Dolls by Battat – 14-inch Posable Fashion Doll Sarinia
5. Adora Playtime Baby Doll Bright Citrus, 13 inch Asian Soft Doll
6. Aori Realistic Reborn Baby Doll 22 Inch Lifelike Weighted Reborn Baby Girl

Ages 2-4

1. JC Toys 15″ Realistic Soft Body Baby Doll with Open/Close Eyes

When it comes to the best baby dolls, this one from JC Toys is as realistic as they come. It’s 15″ tall so any 2-4-year-old can treat it like a little friend! She’s the perfect size for little ones to love and hug. It has detailed features and eyes that open and close. 

It’s soft and smooth to the touch so kids will enjoy holding it. Since it’s made with non-scented, BPA-free materials, parents can feel safe when their child plays with this doll.

We like this doll because it’s not only adorable, but it also comes with several accessories that are fun for kids to play with too. It includes an extra outfit, a pair of shoes, a baby bottle, pacifier, rattle, and cute little feeding accessories. 

This makes the perfect gift for little ones because there is so much for kids to do with this doll. It’s also reasonably priced for all that it includes.

Pros

• Includes several accessories
• Realistic looking
• Reasonably priced
• Soft and cuddly

Cons

• Nothing we could really find!

2. Cabbage Patch Kids Official, Newborn Baby Doll Girl 

You can’t talk about dolls for girls without talking about Cabbage Patch Dolls. These have been around forever and are still favorites. There’s no mistaking this doll for something else! 

This 9-inch newborn baby doll comes with a removable cute purple stripe swaddle blanket. This little doll can suck her thumb and has that signature Cabbage Patch scent. Of course, it comes with a one-of-a-kind adoption birth announcement. 

While this little doll may not come with many accessories, it’s a classic and is super cute. Plus, you really can’t go wrong for the price. This is a great choice to introduce your little one to the world of baby dolls.

Pros

• Cute
• Classic toy that comes with adoption certificate
• Reasonably priced

Cons

• Does not include many accessories

3. Melissa & Doug Luke & Lucy Twin 15″ Dolls

What’s better than one baby doll? Twins of course! These dolls from Melissa & Doug are 15-inches tall and are simply adorable. Your little one will love cuddling these dolls as they learn social and emotional skills in the process.

Luke and Lucy (these are the names they come with, but your child will probably have fun renaming them too).

They come with removable rompers and caps and have eyes that open and close. They can suck their thumbs or use the pacifiers that are included.

While these dolls don’t come with many accessories, they are the perfect fit if you want your child to have some cute baby dolls to play with and have fun with imaginary play. They are also very low in price which parents will love.

Pros

• Look realistic
• Comes with two dolls for a great price
• Good for imaginary play

Cons

• Does not include many accessories

4. 11-inch Soft Body Doll in Gift Box

This little doll is a perfect choice for a child ages 2-4. It’s only 11-inches tall, making it easy for them to hold and carry. Although she’s small, this doll is extremely detailed.

It comes dressed in a onesie and matching hat. There’s also a small pacifier included. This doll is available in different ethnicities as well and is priced extremely low. Many parents like the fact that this doll is hand-washable.

Just wipe it down with a damp cloth and you’re done. The doll’s clothes come off and can be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleaning.

Pros

• Easy to clean
• Realistic looking
• Small for children to handle

Cons

• Does not include many acccessories

5. Glitter Girls Dolls by Battat – Keltie 14″ Posable Fashion Doll 

If you’re looking for a larger doll for a 4-year-old, this posable doll from Glitter Girls is a good choice. Glitter Girls has many different dolls that kids love to play with. 

It is a posable doll with arms that bend at the elbows and rotate at the shoulders. The legs bend at the knees and rotate at the hips. It has soft, silky hair that little girls love to brush too.

She comes with a cute outfit that is easy to take on and off. This doll doesn’t come with many accessories, but it can be great fun if your little one is looking to have a fun tea party with her dolls.

6. Corolle Mon Premier Poupon Bebe Calin

Designed to last, this simple little doll is also a favorite for 2-4-year-olds because it’s small, yet realistic. Corrie dolls are 12″ tall, making it the perfect size for small children. It’s also lightweight and easy to hold and carry. 

Kids will also like the delicate scent of vanilla that it comes with. Parents will like the washable surface which makes these dolls easy to clean. 

The Corolle doll is a little pricey considering that it doesn’t come with any accessories. But, it is made well so it should last for the long-haul.

Pros

• Realistic looking
• Easy to clean 
• Made well

Cons

• Does not include accessories
• On the pricey side

7. 13″ Soft Baby Doll with Take Along Pink Doll Backpack Carrier

This baby doll for girls is also a favorite because they can carry it along with them easily. It’s soft and cuddly and comes with a little backpack so your child can carry it with them wherever they go.

The carrier is machine-washable so it’s easy to clean if it gets dirty. Since the doll is lightweight, it’s also easy for them to handle.

The doll is very life-like with handcrafted little toes and fingers and facial features that are hand-painted to look realistic. The clothes can be changed easily which helps to develop fine motor skills which make it a great doll for a 4-year-old girl.

For the price, this doll is a good choice because it does come with a carrier although no other accessories are included.

Pros

• Comes with carrier
• Lightweight
• Easy to handle
• Life-like features

Cons

• Not many accessories included

Ages 5-7

1. American Girl WellieWishers Emerson Doll

When it comes to the best baby doll for a 5-year-old and girls older, you can’t go wrong with an American Girl Doll. Girls love these dolls because they’re life-like.

Standing at just about 15 inches tall, this American Girl Doll names Emerson is sized just right for young girls.

American Girls have the option of buying different outfits so you can always change them up. They’re also good for role-playing and imaginary play which helps kids to develop different skills.

As with many American Girls, these are on the expensive side and only come with the original outfit on the doll.

Pros

• Life-like
• Good for imaginary play
• Can buy other clothes for the doll

Cons

• Expensive
• Does not come with accessories

2. Baby Alive Ready for School Baby

Five-years-old is usually the time many kids head off to Kindergarten, so it’s only fitting that they should have a ready for school baby doll. 

Baby Alive has many different types of dolls with a variety of features. This one focuses on school and comes with a pretend notebook and hairbrush so she can get ready for the day.

Kids can brush the doll’s hair and have fun with the little playbook that it comes with. This doll is reasonably priced and can provide hours of fun role-playing in different scenarios.

Pros

• School-based theme that’s fun
• Easy for kids to handle
• Reasonably priced

Cons

• Comes with just a few accessories

3. Adora Playtime Collection Pink 13 Soft Baby Doll with Bottle

If you’re looking for a doll that looks realistic, it doesn’t get much better than this. Just one look and you think you’re looking at a real baby! It comes with a bottle for feeding and a removable outfit. The baby’s eyes open and close and he can even suck his thumb.

The doll is 100% machine washable as well as BPA-free, so it’s safe to play for kids. This doll is a great choice if your child wants a perfect pretend doll.

Although, it is more expensive than many of the other dolls on the list and only comes with a few accessories.

Pros

• Looks life-like
• Comes with a bottle for feeding and a removable outfit
• Machine-washable 
• BPA free

Cons

• Does not include many accessories

4. Luvabella Newborn, Blonde Hair, Interactive Baby Doll with Real Expressions & Movement

Here’s another doll with very expressive features and movements. It had natural expressions and moving mouth as well as newborn sounds. The Luvabella Newborn doll is as life-like as they come. 

She comes with a bottle and pacifier. As she sucks on them, she’ll respond with adorable sounds. Kids will think they are really taking care of a baby.

The baby also has a realistic breathing tummy. As kids rock their baby to sleep, her tummy rises and falls. Kids just need to put their hands on the doll’s tummy to feel her breathing and listen for her heartbeat.

Since the features are so realistic, this is probably a baby doll that’s best for ages 5 and up. Smaller children may get a little scared at all of the movement.

Because of all the movement features, this doll is more expensive than many others on the list. Don’t forget to grab  four AA batteries to make all of these features work.

Pros

• Lifelike
• Makes sounds and movement
• Comes with a bottle and pacifier

Cons

• Expensive
• Does not come with many accessories

5. Cabbage Patch Kids New 14″ Doll 

When it comes to dolls for girls, sometimes you just have to go the classic route. This Cabbage Patch Kids doll checks that box for sure!

Complete with her official birth certificate and adoption papers with her unique name and birthday, this doll is ready to go. She also has the traditional Cabbage Patch Dolls baby powder scent! 

There aren’t any additional accessories included besides the outfit and shoes that she comes with. While she’s a little on the expensive side compared to other dolls, a Cabbage Patch Kids doll is a class that all little girls need to have.

Pros

• Classic doll
• Comes with a birth certificate and adoption papers

Cons

• Not many accessories included
• A bit pricey

6. Baby Alive Real As Can Be Baby 

The name of this doll says it all. This baby doll is as real as can be with more than 80 lifelike expressions, movements, and real baby sounds. This doll giggles, babbles, and makes chatty noises. If your child talks to the doll, she will babble back!

This Baby Alive doll turns her head when her name is called, naps when she’s rocks, and wiggles when she’s tickled. A baby bottle with disappearing milk is included.

When the baby is fed, you can even hear her eat. A hat, bib, blanket, pacifier, and removable outfit are all included. This baby doll is certainly more expensive than others on the list. But, it is interactive and does many fun things that kids will enjoy.

Pros

• Interactive
• Includes several accessories
• Makes more than 80 lifelike expressions

Cons

• Expensive

7. Justtoyou Silicone Reborn Baby Dolls Reborn Dolls

Here’s another baby doll that scores big points in the realistic department. It is extremely lifelike as every part of the doll is painted by hand.

The limbs are movable and the doll can sit up and lay down easily. The hair feels real because it is made from the real hair of an Angora goat.

When you look at the doll’s eyes, you think you’re looking at the real deal. But, they don’t close or blink. The doll itself is very soft and lightweight for kids to hold.

It comes with an outfit, bottle, pacifier, teddy bear, and even little socks. This doll is expensive. But, since it is hand-painted and made to look realistic, the price is to be expected.

Pros

• Extremely realistic-looking
• Comes with several accessories
• Lightweight and easy to hold

Cons

• Expensive

Ages 8-10 and up

1. American Girl Tenney Grant Doll and Book

American Girl has another winner here for older girls. This one comes with a book as well as a cute outfit that’s removable. Older girls like the American Girl dolls because they look realistic and they can have plenty of imaginary play with them.

American Girls are not cheap! Many people know they are more expensive than other dolls. But, there are some girls who collect them.

You can also buy other clothes and accessories for your doll if you want to change her look.

Pros

• Realistic looking
• Book included
• Good for imaginary play

Cons

• Expensive
• Accessories sold separately 

2. Journey Girls Kyla Doll

Journey Girls dolls are also pretty popular with older girls because they look so realistic. There are different dolls to choose from, each with her own style. Kyla is a true artist who is into photography.

Each Journey doll is 18″ tall and comes dress in her own travel-inspired outfit. The dolls outfits are interchangeable. All Journey dolls help girls to be more creative and use their imaginations as they play.

The dolls are reasonable in price, so you could get different ones or accessories.

Pros

• Realistic looking
• Affordable
• Helps to promote imaginary play

Cons

• No accessories included

3. Lottie Doll Ballet Class Ballerina Doll

If you have a little dancer in your family, the Lottie Doll Ballet Class Ballerina Doll may be a good choice. It looks like a real ballerina and may make a good collector’s item. The doll is 7 inches tall which is smaller than the others.

It comes in a cute box that kids can keep to store the doll or carry it around if they want. This may be best for kids who are on the younger side of this age bracket. Older kids may get a little bored, especially since this doll is on the smaller side.

Pros

• Reasonably priced
• Good for kids who like dance
• May make a good collector’s item

Cons

• Older kids may get bored
• Does not come with accessories 

4. Glitter Girls Dolls by Battat – 14-inch Posable Fashion Doll Sarinia

Glitter Girls Dolls are among the best dolls for 8-year-old girls because they are trendy, lifelike, and are posable. The arms bend at the elbows and rotate at the shoulders while the legs bed at the knees and rotate at the hips.

She comes with a cute outfit and boots as well as a hair bow. The dolls are easy to clean and durable. Many kids like to brush the doll’s soft, silky hair.

Glitter Girls Dolls help to promote creative play. They are also compatible with most 14-inch dolls and accessories like the Wellie Wishers line.

Pros

• Affordable
• Posable 
• Easy to clean
• Durable

Cons

• Does not come with many accessories

5. Adora Playtime Baby Doll Bright Citrus, 13 inch Asian Soft Doll

Here’s another realistic-looking doll for girls who like baby dolls. It’s a 13-inch soft baby doll with Asian skin/tone and is super cuddly. 

The doll can suck her own thumb and only weighs around 12 ounces. It is machine washable and BPA-free. The clothes are removable as well.

This could be a good gift for girls who like to collect different baby dolls. It is a little pricey compared to other dolls that include more accessories.

Pros

• Realistic looking
• Makes a good collector’s item

Cons

• A little pricey
• Not many accessories included

6. Aori Realistic Reborn Baby Doll 22 Inch Lifelike Weighted Reborn Baby Girl

This is a baby doll for girls that is on the larger side at about 22 inches tall. It has a soft, weighted body and feels like a real baby doll. It can even git into newborn size baby clothes, making it even more realistic.

It has hand-applied blue eyes and a handmade blonde wig. The arms and legs can also be moved and are poseable.

With the realistic expressions, your child will think they’re looking at a real baby. It comes with a bottle and it’s own little stuffed animal.

While some kids may enjoy playing with this doll, they can also save it as a collectible for when they get older. It is on the more expensive side when compared to other dolls on the list.

Pros

• Realistic looking
• Larger in size
• Good for a collectible

Cons

• On the expensive side
• Doesn’t come with many accessories

Things to Look for When Choosing a Baby Doll

There are several things that you should consider when choosing a baby doll.

Cost

As you can tell from the dolls on this list, there are some dolls that are inexpensive and others that certainly cost more money. Decide how much money you want to spend. This will help narrow down your selection.

If you’re looking for more of a collector’s item for older kids, you can expect to spend more than you would for a simpler doll that younger kids will probably play with and later get rid of.